I have spoken the woman and Standon, she was very nice . She doesn't mind the vehicles coming down to the ford, she minds those that drive through it flat out and play there, which seems reasonable enough.
A number plate looking slightly different (unlikely to be better although it's is subjective) is not worth the risk of getting a fine or feeling the wrath of a traffic copper who ain't getting any off his missus. Just not worth the expense or effort of getting one made up
As title, 1 brand new continental sport contact 5p 235/35 r19 tyre for sale. Fitted to the wheel then removed so no sticker etc. No miles on the tyre, obviously not repaired, curbed or anything like that.
Collect from Romford/ Hornchurch. £90 or ono.
A fleet broker friend of mine put me onto a another broker, 60 quid less than last year and more than half the excess, no voluntary at all. Not cheap, but cheaper than the alternatives.