Called Applus+ to reschedule my appointment as I'll be out of the country on the scheduled date and, TBH, I never had any attention of travelling half way round the world to get a piece of plastic tape put on the meter. To expand a short story as much as is reasonable possible, I was on hold for 8 minutes before a telephonist became available. As usual the telephonist was as much use as a chocolate fireguard, informing me that they have nothing available in Fingal, Louth or within Dublin City Council's administrative area. The only available appointments were in a place called Tallaght over in South County Dublin so I conceded to scheduling there with a view to rescheduling at a later date. All seemed to be going well until she pressed a few keys and advised that if she rescheduled for what was available a penalty fee would apply as it was more than a month after the original appointment so suggested cancelling the appointment and advised me to book again when I get my €86.10 back (up to 5 working days) and I agreed so, in conclusion, I have a letter to show an enforcement inspector (should I meet one for the second time in 24 years) and I get my money back so it's a win-win scenario. With routine scheduling and cancelling I guess I might be able to drag it out until I have to change my perfectly serviceable motor car next year.
