Pay a UK car tax reminder with ChatGPT agent (handoff for payment)
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Evidence: Described by posterThe person describes what happened in words, without screenshots or video.
Outcome
From a photo of the posted reminder and a chosen payment option, ChatGPT agent found the government website and filled out the forms; the poster took over to enter card details.
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Not sure how to start? Tell me what you're trying to get done and I'll help you turn it into a clear request. Goal: Pay my car tax using the reminder letter I got in the post. Quick check first: Which payment option do you want (for example one-off or monthly)? What I need from you: - A photo of the reminder letter - Your preferred payment option - You, ready to enter your card details yourself Rules: - Find the official government website for this payment. Don't use third-party sites. - Fill in the forms using the details on the reminder. - If something is missing or unclear, ask me instead of guessing. - Stop before payment and hand control back to me to enter card details. Output: The forms filled in up to the payment step, plus a note of what you entered. If any of this is unclear, tell me what you have and I'll help fill the gaps. You'll know it worked when: you reach the payment page with everything filled in correctly, ready for your card. Works best when: you're happy to type the card details yourself.
Source
https://x.com/pauldm/status/1950157691084517393
By Paul Metcalfe (@pauldm) · Published Jul 29, 2025 · Added Oct 16, 2026 · Last verified Oct 16, 2026
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