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| shaggydog Member Since: 12 Aug 2012 Location: Kent Posts: 3347   
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Hi Guys,
Bit of a bind here. Long story short, Drove out to the Netherlands last Monday for a well earned holiday. Holiday going well until horrendous attacks in France last night. I knew there would be much stronger border checks on the way back so I double checked all our paperwork to make sure it was in order. Much to my disbelief my V5 is missing, I rang home and yes it was found at home on the table in a folder marked IMPORTANT I have got everything else but for some reason the V5 never made it into my travel pack. I mm leaving here for home on Monday Afternoon so time is against me (aka I cant get it posted out to me) Any suggestions on what to do? I don't want my 110 impounded  Running Restoration Thread http://www.defender2.net/forum/post323197.html#323197
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14th Nov 2015 10:01pm |
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| ickle Member Since: 22 Jul 2010 Location: South Vendee Posts: 1782  
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I was routinely stopped in la Rochelle last week, masses of Police about, the road out northbound had police with stop sticks ready, unmarked cars etc.
Offered insurance, MOT & license and was sent on my way - never wanted the V5 Good luck Keith |
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14th Nov 2015 10:06pm |
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| ickle Member Since: 22 Jul 2010 Location: South Vendee Posts: 1782
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As a thought, can you get it scanned and print it off your end, I never have the originals with me!
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14th Nov 2015 10:07pm |
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| shaggydog Member Since: 12 Aug 2012 Location: Kent Posts: 3347
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I have all the other paperwork I need bar this - absolutely fuming with myself
Will ask my dad tomorrow to Scan and Email it to me and hopefully we will be able to find a nice person with a printer who can print it out. If not, quick shopping trip to the Dutch equivalent of currys for a cheepo printer! Otherwise I have Certificates of Insurance, My DVLA Code and Card and E111 Card and Passports, Bank Cards so hopefully all will be well. Wish me luck for Monday  Running Restoration Thread http://www.defender2.net/forum/post323197.html#323197
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14th Nov 2015 10:16pm |
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| ian series 1 Member Since: 17 Nov 2014 Location: south Posts: 3127 
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Hope it all works out ok.
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Wanted, Forward Control Anything considered. |
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14th Nov 2015 10:20pm |
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| Laurie Member Since: 22 Feb 2008 Location: Sussex, England Posts: 2897  
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I've used the Tunnel every two months since very soon after it opend.
I've never been asked for my vehicle papers.  |
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14th Nov 2015 10:55pm |
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| walfy Member Since: 29 Aug 2007 Location: Frome Posts: 2658 
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To be fair, I wouldn't print it off. Get it scanned mailed to you and then just keep an electronic copy.
From my working background if we came across someone who had originals of every other document and a scanned copy (forgery?) of the vehicle document it would ring alarm bells. So be safe, tell them the mistake and that you only have an electronic copy. 110 D250 SE HT 110 USW SOLD RRE HSE Dynamic Gone, wife killed it VOLVO XC60 R Dynamic with some toys Polaris RZR 900XP SOLD |
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15th Nov 2015 10:56am |
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| shaggydog Member Since: 12 Aug 2012 Location: Kent Posts: 3347
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Well in the end we never needed it!
On the E40 we got a stern looking at from 15 policeman and 4 police dogs at a impromptu border crossing they had made out of a roundabout, in Calais we got a brief glance and a wave from a pair of policemen in a van and then the usual touch up from the friendly people who work for the border forces. All in all, quite a nice pleasant drive. 200Tdi did very well purring along and averaged 32mpg so all in all, wonderful trip. Though lesson learned for next time, let Miss Shaggydog double check the paperwork Running Restoration Thread http://www.defender2.net/forum/post323197.html#323197
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16th Nov 2015 8:42pm |
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| VeeTee Member Since: 06 Mar 2011 Location: Somewhere Posts: 1512 
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Just saw this thread, good it turned out OK in the end
Next time you forget your papers give me a shout if you're near Amsterdam, then you can use my printer while we'll have beer 
Where in Holland have been around? Cheers, Cheers, Vincent 1959 Polynorm 1/4 Ton Trailer, Olive Drab Green (sold) 1970 M416 Military Trailer (Camping Trailer Conversion), Epsom Green (sold) 1975 Series III 88 V6, Light Green (sadly sold) 1996 Defender 110 CSW 300 Tdi, Epsom Green (sold) 2000 Freelander 1 TD4 3-drs, Silver (sold) 2006 Freelander 1 TD4 5-drs Facelift Automatic, Tonga Green (sold) MySite |
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27th Nov 2015 2:25pm |
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| Grenadier Member Since: 23 Jul 2014 Location: The foot of Mont Blanc... Posts: 5818 
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Evidently French Intellgence has ruled out that Suicide Bombers or ISIS terrorists will be trying to enter the country disguised as a Dulux Dog driving a Defender.
S**t, I hope I haven't given them any ideas....  Monsieur Le Grenadier
I've not been everywhere, but it's on my list..... 2011 Puma 110DC - Corris Grey |
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27th Nov 2015 2:35pm |
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| shaggydog Member Since: 12 Aug 2012 Location: Kent Posts: 3347
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I say no more Mr Grenadier
That's a very generous offer Veetee thank you! We went to De kampervennen at the Centre Parcs - had a wonderful time rock climbing, swimming, snowboarding and lots of riding of bikes and eating lots and drinking beers
If I'm passing any time soon will let you know and arrange a meet up, I'm always happy to meet forum members Running Restoration Thread http://www.defender2.net/forum/post323197.html#323197
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27th Nov 2015 7:26pm |
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