I have just had a conversation with a very nice young lady at the DVLA- she has confirmed that I have been granted my licence and it is on the way , probably next week now, and that I am entitled to drive as normal- phew , 13 months in the making? Just going out to celebrate – Tesco’s, Sainsbury’s, Waitrose – living it up again!!!!!
Well, I have an update on the licence saga.
After some 14 months since applying for a renewal, I telephoned the DVLA again yesterday and they confirmed that my licence will be actually / physically issued today, and will run from the 27th February 2021 to 26th. February 2024, so it has gone up from a 1 year term and back to a 3 year term – good news, but on looking on the DVLA website today, I am now restricted to Auto Transmission only – no explanation available?
I can now, at least, sort out my car renewal, which is to just keep the existing car ( by agreement on file ) – it’s automatic ( 7 speed with sport mode ) opening Panoramic sunroof, full KESSY inc tailgate, park assist, sliding reclining rear seats picnic tables etc etc etc, auto lights ,massage drivers seat, and so much more, inc a new dash cam. New tyres and still under 18000 miles – sorted!