faq

frequently asked questions


*Are your discs fade and waterproof?*	Yes, only the best inks are used. I have had two on my daily used vehicle for two years for advertising purposes with no sign of fading. If you have any problems, return to me for free replacement

Is it legal to display these discs on the road?	*Yes, providing you also have a current disc displayed as well (UK only of course). This can be in a less prominent position (see "the law" page)*

*Do you do quarterly discs?*	*Not any more. They were of a less attractive design, and of a single colour. I stopped because of lack of demand and too many variations*

*Do you sell elsewhere?*	*On ebay, username "poplargreg". I hope to start visiting autojumbles soon as well, and look forward to meeting some of my customers*

*Can I get replacements?*	*If your discs are not what you want in any way, return to me for replacement or refund. I always keep supplied discs on file and will print extra ones if required.*

*Do you also sell current tax discs, registration documents and MOT certificates?*	*No! Sorry, but I don't really want an enforced holiday in one of Her Majesty's hotels*

Will a reproduction disc help me to authenticate an original registration date and enable me to reclaim a lost reg number?	Afraid not - there are so many repro. discs around now that the licencing authority no longer accepts them as evidence. The text "reproduced 2006" on the back is also a bit of a give-away.

*How long will I have to wait?*	Orders are usually despatched by return or on the following day. As this is not my day job, this may not always be possible - but any delay will be slight, and I will advise you by email if I have your address.

Why are you popular, Gregory?	I'm not especially. It's "poplar", as in the tree. I used to raise poplar trees as windbreaks when farmers were well off. I now concentrate on laurels for gardens. Poplargreg seemed a good idea at the time, and I'm stuck with it now.

Can I have one disc of each of two separate years for the same money?	No you can't, you cheapskate! That would be Ł3.50 each. You'll find Earlswood Reproductions charge Ł26 for one - and they won't alter the cancelling stamp either.

*Do they have perforations?*	Afraid not, only realistic printed ones where appropriate. The edge is only visible for windscreen mounted discs and it is almost impossible to detect that they are not real. If you are patient, you could follow the printed perforated outline with nail scissors. A customer told me he had used a sewing machine to create perforations. When I suggested this to Mrs Powell as a worthwhile occupation for her idle moments, the response was not at all encouraging.

*Can you alter the cancelling stamp?*	*I will enter the date of original registration for no additional charge. I can change the issuing office to anywhere you like for an extra Ł4GBP.*

*What if my pre-1961 vehicle was registered part way through the year as I see you no longer sell quarterly discs?*	*An annual disc could be issued, showing the full annual rate. The actual amount paid would be shown on the tear-off selvedge.*