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Old 16 October 2003, 11:18   #1
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Just in case you're ever tempted to put a bit of red diesel in your road vehicle, this little story might put you off.

I called into my local boatyard this morning for some new truck batteries. They have a quayside red diesel pump for boats. A lot of people call in to fill fuel containers saying it's for plant/agricultural vehicles etc.

I was surrounded by four uniformed C & E men who dipped the trucks tank which fortunately was clear. I was the fifth caller to the yard. The previous four had all failed the dip test and had received on the spot £500 fines and their vehicles had been confiscated, one being a £20k+ Range Rover. They were also informed that the vehicle mileages would be recorded and the back tax calculated and charged accordingly.

Ain't life a bitch.

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Now if you were in Southampton this morning then that wouldn't have happenned.


I AM told that even if you stick a little bit in it stays in the system for a while and the vehicle can still fail. Apparently the dye stiucks to the tank walls.
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It must be tempting if you live near Scrabster - 11p per litre.

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oh

better drain my tank then
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What's the difference between a criminal and a convict?
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The criminal hasn't got caught...yet
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Close. the answer as Keith (csi) Hart will tell you is Evidence!
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whats the difference between criminal and fuel tax?
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Hi folks

I recently opened an account at a local fuel merchant, much cheaper than the marine, at 25p/L.

Had to fill a form in stateing where the fuel was going, name address and what vehicles I will be collecting it in.

Suspect that put me at the top of the stopping list now, which should be a laugh as both vehicles are petrol

Interested on the 11p/L price as I thought I was doing well at 25p/L.

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