As a car owner and a road user, you are likely well aware of how crucial it is for vehicles to have number plates properly displayed. The UK government mandates adherence to the guidelines for displaying number plates and not following the guidelines can result in penalties and fines up to £1000. Number plates are extremely important in identifying the vehicle…
My Number Plates Were Stolen, What do I do Now?
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Nothing is quite as frustrating as waking up one morning and discovering that your car’s number plates have been stolen.
Whether it was a case of vandalism or something else, taking the proper steps to get your car back on the road with the correct registration documents is essential.
In this blog post, we’ll discuss the steps you should take if you find yourself…
Number Plates and MOT Fails
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Your car’s roadworthiness in the UK depends on many tests, including the Ministry of Transport test (MOT). The test is for vehicles over three years old, ensuring they are safe and legal to drive. Yes, number plates also affect the MOT results, so car owners must ensure they follow the standards. You might ask, “What does my number plate have to do with my car’s …
Why are Number Plates Yellow and White?
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As road users and vehicle owners, we all know that vehicles should have number plates for safety reasons and compliance with laws and regulations. Vehicle number plates are alphanumeric plates to display a vehicle’s registration mark and are used to identify the vehicle. With how important number plates are, some laws and regulations must be followed on displaying…
A Simple Guide to Irish Number Plates
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In the UK, the private number plate business is experiencing a meteoric rise. Today, the industry is worth a whopping £1.3 billion — and it’s not showing any signs of stopping!
Irish number plates are one of the most popular types on the market now. For this reason, our clients have many questions about these registration marks.
This article will discuss the essentials…
How to tell how old a car is in the UK
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One of the many things buyers must consider when purchasing a vehicle is its age. It’s essential to determine a vehicle’s age to ensure it meets safety regulations, has all the necessary features, and is in good working order. Whether you’re buying or simply curious, telling the age of a vehicle in the UK is relatively straightforward.
Like humans, cars have …
Rules for displaying a front number plate in the UK
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Number plates are a crucial component of vehicles on UK roads. They have a specific letter and number combination that is used to identify the vehicle. For example, the only method to distinguish two cars of the same make, model, and colour is by their number plates. In addition, number plates are required so that the police and cameras can distinguish between…
Registering a New Car with a Private Plate
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Did you know that if you are buying a brand new car it’s perfectly possible for it to be registered from day one with your private registration number? That means you won’t have to take delivery and drive around for a few days or weeks with a registration number that’s from the latest period of the current numbering system. But why would you want…
Private Number Plates on Leased or Financed Cars – The Law
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Some people find the idea of putting a private registration number on a car their own outright daunting enough, but what about putting a private plate on a car that’s on some sort of finance? You could be forgiven for assuming you couldn’t put your private plate on a vehicle you don’t actually own, but you’ll realise that isn’t the case…
Are There Different Types of Private Plates?
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If you’ve ever thought about getting a registration number for your vehicle that doesn’t give the age of your vehicle away or one that means something particular to you or your circumstances, it’s easy to get confused by the different terms you’ll come across. You’ll often see registration numbers referred to as private plates,…