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UK Number Plate Area and Geographical Codes

A reference on how to identify regional codes in UK registrations of any age, and which area each code represents.

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The Process of Fitting and Removing Number Plates

A handy guide to changing your plates, with advice on the different options, and tips for successful removal without damage.

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The Future of Number Plates: Are We About to See a Revolution in Customisation Options?

Will registration plates soon be free of the DVLA's tight formatting restrictions, and if so, how might the changes happen?

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Introducing the "Sorry Your Number Plates Are Boring" Card

Forget the "Sorry You're Leaving" Card. Here comes the "Sorry Your Number Plates Are Boring" Card...

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What is a Private Number Plate and How Does the Market Work?

The phrase "Private Number Plate" is used intensively within the world of personalised registrations. But in an environment where all registrations have to be issued from an official source, how can a private market exist?

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Digital and Smart Number Plates - Who Wins?

According to the manufacturers, digital registration plates offer a great deal for the vehicle owner. But not everyone agrees...

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Psychologically Speaking: What Type of Personality Buys a Personalised Number Plate?

There's some fascinating psychology surrounding the pursuit of personalised registrations. Here are some connections you may not have considered...

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A Brief History of Number Plates

Perhaps the first port of call when taking strides into the world of personalised registrations, is learning the history. Not only is history a key factor in defining the different formats of plate - it also compounds the interest in older registrations, and introduces a note of nostalgia.

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Irish Number Plates

It's a fortunate happenstance that number plates from Northern Ireland can legally be fitted to vehicles on the UK mainland. The Irish plates differ in format from those currently issued on the mainland, and they're also considered dateless - which means they conceal the age of a vehicle, and can be fitted to a vehicle of any age.

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Asian Number Plates

One of the joys of the UK number plate scene is that it's possible to specialise in particular genres. The genre of Asian number plates focuses on providing personalised registrations that highlight Asian names, Hindu or Sikh related character combinations, Islamic numbers or words, and Chinese or Japanese names or lucky numbers. In this post we look at finding and purchasing Asian-themed number plates.

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Number Plate Font and Spacing

If you're an avid digger into the depths of social media, you may have noted the odd bitter gripe about what can happen when one fails to observe the the rules on number plate font and spacing. But what are the rules? All is explained in this article...

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How to Transfer a Number Plate

It's a well-known fact that we at NetPlates handle the registration transfer process as part of the service when selling a number plate. But there's still some detail to be aware of. Here's a summary of how it all works.

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Number Plate Ideas

The arena of personalised number plates is all about ideas. Here are some expert tips on what to look our for when searching for your own private registration.

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Should Number Plates Be Mandatory on e-Bikes and e-Scooters?

It's a metaphorical hot potato. But what do you think about the current conditions relating to e-bikes and e-scooters? We put forward some

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