110woman · Oct 9, 2018

Any condition. Ideally somewhere close to Warwickshire area.
Just want it because the jobsworth at our local tip has decided after 18 years that by removing the seats I've created a loadspace and now wants to charge me as a commercial vehicle.

apeers · Oct 9, 2018

could you not get a permit or vouchers or what ever the racket run near you?
https://www.warwickshire.gov.uk/licenceandpermits

marjon · Oct 9, 2018

What is it classed as on your log book?
M2( if I remeber) which is not commercial. You don’t carry anything for money(?)
Do you have side windows and it’s only seats missing?
I take it it does not have any business stickers of any sort on the side?

Just make sure you go down on his day off.

I think you could argue this tell the jobs worth to go get his manager and empty the back while he’s gone

derwendolly · Oct 9, 2018

I really do wonder if this country wants us to tip our rubbish responsibly. Our nearest tip was closed down over a year ago, 'to save money'. Following protests, we were told that there was another one only 24 miles away. For us, that means 9 miles to pass the closed one followed by a further 24 miles and then a full 33 miles return journey. A total of 66 miles!! No wonder fly tipping is rife.

110woman · Oct 9, 2018

It's a county station wagon, no dispute that it isn't a commercial vehicle, but their rules are very clear if any vehicle removes seats to create a loadspace they are not permitted.That applies to SUVs as well as 4x4s

So you can go with a 6 foot trailer , that's ok, but God forbid I have removed a bench seat . I just need one tatty bench seat to sit on the metal bit (don't even have to fit it )

Hicap phill · Oct 10, 2018

3 loosely fitted child seats got me round the problem.(don't worry I don't use them) when I had a 110

I now also have a permit so if the que is long I drive round the back.
Use this 12times a year with the pick up

1988smithy · Oct 10, 2018

110woman said:
It's a county station wagon, no dispute that it isn't a commercial vehicle, but their rules are very clear if any vehicle removes seats to create a loadspace they are not permitted.That applies to SUVs as well as 4x4s

So you can go with a 6 foot trailer , that's ok, but God forbid I have removed a bench seat . I just need one tatty bench seat to sit on the metal bit (don't even have to fit it )

I've got just the seat cushions and nets from a 110 double cab rear bench. I'll post pics when I'm home if you want?

marjon · Oct 10, 2018

Ok sounds like they have started making up thier own rule these days. That’s sounds a jobsworth type rule to me. But am guessing your plan is the only way out.
I am sure there is a member near you that can help with some old stuff they don’t need that would help.
Even a couple of fold up ones as fitted in the back of our 90 would work by the sounds of it.

Would a couple of B&Q plastic chairs with the legs cut down do the trick

Anyway good luck.

SiverParrot · Oct 10, 2018

What is their opinion on folded up rear seats. Surely that is a load space.
I used to have a Mazda Premacy which had removable rear seats. I suppose that wouldn't be allowed.

marjon · Oct 10, 2018

For me folded seats should be ok, as if you went in with a hatchback with the seats folded forward I am sure that’s allowed as seats are still there?

The Mazda well that would be a test for the jobsworth as it is standard for the car

1988smithy · Oct 10, 2018

I booked mine in the other week as its a pick up, guy was incredulous when I asked if he wanted my details. Said if there's seats in the back it's fine by me

110woman · Oct 13, 2018

1988smithy said:
I've got just the seat cushions and nets from a 110 double cab rear bench. I'll post pics when I'm home if you want?

That would be great,,thanks.

1988smithy · Oct 14, 2018

110woman said:
That would be great,,thanks.

Backing card and net thing for bench squab

Bench squab/foam

And seat back rest

P.m if any good to you mate

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