David M Posted December 28, 2003 Share Posted December 28, 2003 Hi, Having now finished my build, and for some very silly reasons of my own, I really want to wait until March 1st until I register my car so that I can get/use an 04 number. My question, when the car passes SVA (cross fingers) is; does this become the registration date or can this be applied for post test. ie can I wait a few weeks then register the car to ensure I get an 04 number plate..... Thanks in advance for anyones experience in this.... cheers David p.s The sun is shining I so wish I could hit the road instead of driving the 10metres forwards and back on the drive....... (its getting silly)!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Walker Posted December 28, 2003 Share Posted December 28, 2003 The registration process is separate to the SVA . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grubbster Posted December 28, 2003 Share Posted December 28, 2003 You can have the SVA test done asap, then wait until March to register the car - to get an 04 plate. See some photo's of my Roadsport build here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David M Posted December 28, 2003 Author Share Posted December 28, 2003 Excellent.... Thanks guys will start the booking process... David Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frying Pan Posted December 28, 2003 Share Posted December 28, 2003 David This is the route I'm taking - get the SVA done (My application is already in 😬) and get it registered as an 04. No point getting it salty...yet Guy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grubbster Posted December 28, 2003 Share Posted December 28, 2003 Guy - just think of all the blatting you are missing while waiting Go on, you know it makes sense! See some photo's of my Roadsport build here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CharlesElliott Posted December 28, 2003 Share Posted December 28, 2003 Seconded - do it now!!!! Charles --- My Caterham Academy 2004 Diary Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pinkprincess Posted December 29, 2003 Share Posted December 29, 2003 What's the current waiting time for the SVA test? Is it entirely dependent on which centre you use? (I'll be going to Gillingham - about 10 minutes away). RW04FUN I've started so I'll finish....maybe before March Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CharlesElliott Posted December 29, 2003 Share Posted December 29, 2003 My experiences (of Gillingham) were: 1.5 weeks after form sent in to get back 'additional' questions. 2 weeks after sending this back before getting a postcard from Gillingham asking to arrange an appointment. Quickest appointment was either 'tomorrow', or 7 weeks. So around 10 weeks in total; this was around 2 months ago. Charles --- My Caterham Academy 2004 Diary Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ImALoserBaby Posted December 29, 2003 Share Posted December 29, 2003 I got mine tested at Mitcham. Not such a long way from Gillingham and they seemed to have pretty good availability, you could pretty much pick your appointment if it wasn't in the next two weeks. In my experience, you can phone the test centre you've requested directly about a week after your send back the 'secondary questions' rather than wait for the postcard telling you to call to make an appointment. They'll have your details by then and you can fix a date. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David M Posted December 29, 2003 Author Share Posted December 29, 2003 Hi, Are there any particular aspects of the form which need special attention, common pitfalls etc.... that result in the additional questions etc...? David Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CharlesElliott Posted December 29, 2003 Share Posted December 29, 2003 You always get the additional questions - no idea why they don't ask them on the main form. Charles --- My Caterham Academy 2004 Diary Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frying Pan Posted December 29, 2003 Share Posted December 29, 2003 Grubbster, Charles I know, I know, but if I don't wait now, I'll forever be explaining to everyone why I've changed my name to GN04 UBW 😬 😬 David, as Charles says, the additional questions are not clarifying anything that you missed / got wrong on the main form, so why don't they ask you on the original form Guy See some pictures of the build here. Now had my first drive (19/12/03 17.10)! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7Nut Posted December 29, 2003 Share Posted December 29, 2003 When registering your 7, I'd recommend Reading. Do not go to Chelmsford ❗ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David M Posted December 30, 2003 Author Share Posted December 30, 2003 Is it really the case that some places are more difficult to get through than others, or is it just some have more experience with Caterhams than others..... I am based in Cambridge so was probably going to go for Norwich unless anyone can recommend any others..... David Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frying Pan Posted December 30, 2003 Share Posted December 30, 2003 They all seem to have 'off' days. When me kit was delivered, Malcolm (Caterham's delivery driver) was telling me that Gillingham were having a real downer on Caterham recently. Apparently, they were threatening to throw cars out for having the door mounted mirrors, as the doors were removable. Simon Lambert had a car delivered to them with mirrors mounted on the windscreen support to show them that the doors would then not be able to open I can;t be bothered will all that nonsense, so paying Caterham to get mine through seems like a good plan... Guy See some pictures of the build here. Now had my first drive (19/12/03 17.10)! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grubbster Posted December 30, 2003 Share Posted December 30, 2003 According to CC, the new rule about the mirrors came into force on the day of my SVA (October 1st) so Caterham took mine in with some big mirrors clamped on to the windscreen stays I believe. It is something to do with the doors not being a rigid part of the car IIRC , for SVA purposes the doors are not removable because you have to bolt them on - if they are not bolted on then this in itself is an SVA fail. I just wish there were clear rules and less ambiguous interpretation - there certainly are different opinions at different SVA stations, and between inspectors, and depending on the weather/day of the week/tightness of underwear etc See some photo's of my Roadsport build here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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