Temporary cover note

[lootmaker]

Im a new driver, got no idea about cars etc, I got my new keeper supplement slip, MOT cert, and from Quinn direct a 14 day temporary cover note (not a certificate) I went to the Post office and they wouldnt give me a tax disc, what can I do are they in the wrong? They said the cover note isnt the right type of cover note it doesnt have a schedule, or details etc. But I have all that on seperate pieces of papers. what can I do I need tax asap, cant wait for ceritifacte what if I get pulled up by police will i be able to get away with it as im waiting for the tax.

[Impret-Sir]

Never heard of this before. If your cover note really is just that, and has your name and details, plus the details of your car, plus the name of your insurer on it, then that it all you should need to get a tax disc. Try a different post office! You should not need to produce the schedule, in fact on the tax form it actually says that the schedule is not a substitute for the certificate, but it does state that a cover note will be acceptable. I doubt that you would get let off by the police if caught without a tax disc, they wont be interested in your excuses, they will just see a car being used without a disc, and will act acordingly! By the way, you have to have a tax disc or declared 'statutary off-road notification' (SORN) certificate these days or the DVLA will just issue a summons in the post, without the police needing to ever 'catch' you without a tax disc! beware!

[sddsddean]

Agree with Impret-Sir. Loads of people got to get tax with a cover note if they have just bought a car. Like he says, try somewhere else.

[Tim Baxter]

Don't try somewhere else because you're completely in the right.  Phone the Post Office Advice Line, tell them the situation.  They will then advise the office where you went of their cr*p service and put them right.

0845 7223344 local call rate.

Good luck

[Grunty]

Sorry, I'm going to be boring and agree with everybody else.  The cover note has exactly the same validity as the certificate (except for the start and finish dates). 

[Jackson74]

Person in PO does not know what they are talking about........unless the law has changed recently!!

PS:  Realised everyone has said the same

[amron]

i'm here to disagree with everyone else I'm afraid. I work for an insurance company and we are told that you can't tax your car on a cover note that is valid for less than 30 days. Get on the the insurance company and explain the circumstances they may be able to hurry it on from the actual insurers if they are just a broker, or if your documents come from them ask them to send it next day post. 

[patbrimallar]

you have a cover note thast is important. quinn direct is a good company , my car insurance is with them. when you arrived at the post office prey tell me what did they ask for. under new leg if you fail to tax your vehicle on the said date you would normally be fined by 80 pounds. visit my site then email me with the details and i will give you free advice http://carfurn.bulldoghome .com

[steve40]

i would like tempory cover insurance for a car