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40 years of good service at Vosa station
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MUCH HAS been written in recent weeks about problems at Vosa testing stations, so I would like to tell you of my experience.
My vehicle is a 404onne, fiveaxle artic which is due for a test by the end of June. My test station at Caine, Wilts, is closing on 7 June for about three months.
On 2 May I went into the station and asked what they could do for me before closing. I was offered three dates, and chose 5 June at 10.55am.
paid my fee and received confirmation there and then. The whole process took about 20 minutes, and I received further confirmation 24 hours later!
I've used this station since it opened about 40 years ago;first as a transport manager with a local firm, and for most of those 40 years as an owner-driver.
In all this time I have found the staff to be courteous and helpful. I believe this goes back to the first manager (one Frank Sparks) who set a standard that has been maintained to the present day.
Edward G Slade by e-mail