faq

frequently asked questions

*Why do you say your discs are the best?*	Other suppliers offer traditional printed discs (excellent but very expensive and no flexibility as to altering rubber stamp, expiry date etc.) or 100% computer generated ones with microsoft fonts that aren't quite correct. These latter ones are also immediately recognisable as repros. *Mine are a combination of both these types and are indistiguishable from the genuine article.*

*Why do you not print the border of the disc with completion instructions (as original) as some others do?*	*I used to, but it seemed unecessary as the border (selvedge) is cut off and thrown away before use.* *However, the main reason is that I print both sides of my discs (others don't) and with my setup, printed borders made aligning the images on both sides of the discs difficult.* *I supply full directions for completion.*


*Are your discs fade and waterproof?*	*Hopefully as only the best inks are used. However all inks will eventually fade (as do the originals). I offer a lifetime free replacement guarantee as well as two spare discs.* *If you have any problems, contact me.* *The guarantee also applies for accidental damage from water, loss etc.*

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 also attend some shows 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 only 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.*