Just bought a pattern part spare battery for SWMBO's Canon EOS550 camera. She was out the other day snapping away when the battery died on it, just needed recharging twas all, but it was insect heaven where she was shooting. Most frustrating. Hopefully this back up one will "get her home" so to speak. Only cost a fiver with free postage from China, a genuine Canon one will set you back about £40.
Not as bad as a years road tax though. Sheesh! Sorry to read that mate! France doesn't have road tax and MOT's are every two years and would you believe it no MOT's at all for motorbikes. So if you're toying with the idea of buying a Frenchman's pre-owned motorbike just be aware of that little factoid.