lorry plating

[sarah23]

I need to get my lorry plated, this is the first time i have had to do this so not sure what to do. local horse box firm said i need to put weight in the back of the lorry ? is this right. Any help much appreciated

 

[*hic*]

Are you taking it to the centre outside Downham Market?

If so last year when I rang them they said there was no need BUT when it failed on it' brakes they advised me that I'd get a better reading if I came back with some weight in there - so 12 large railways sleepers went in!

 

[sarah23]

yes that was where i thinking of going. Thanks for that better start loading the lorry up with stuff.

 

[sarah23]

do you have the phone number for them as i can't seem to find it.

 

[*hic*]

Have you got it booked in? I don't know what the time lag is on their appointments and I've got to get mine done by the end of June - must get the leaky rocker cover fixed somehow!

 

[*hic*]

Cross posted - sorry. I found it the other day - will go and look!

 

[*hic*]

Crimplesham (34)

Bexwell Airfield, Crimplesham, Kings Lynn, Norfolk, PE33 9DU.

Tel: 01366 382481/382866/386891
Fax: 01366 383821


Opening Times

Mon - Thurs 08:00 - 17:00
Fri 08:00 - 16:30
Sat 08:00 - 12:00 Last Saturday in month

 

[MadasaFerret]

We put weight in the back of ours when it was plated as it helps keep the back end on the flor when they test the brakes!

 

[*hic*]

Couple of useful inks:

http://www.transportoffice.gov.uk/crt/vehicleowners/vehicletests/vehicletests.htm

http://www.transportoffice.gov.uk/crt/vehicleowners/vehicletests/vehicletests.htm

 

[wonkey_donkey]

Ooops I don't think my chap has ever done this when plating. I hope he's doing a good job ?? May have to try your chap as he's only up the road from me. I'm worried now, wouldnt want faulty brakes

 

[catembi]

The main thing is to get it booked in - the waiting list here can be 6 to 8 weeks as one of the testing centres closed down.