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This is a critical issue to bear in mind, since it's not possible to assign an inappropriate year of registration to a vehicle. Thus, if you were to buy a reg from an incompatible year, you'd end up with something you couldn't legally fit. At least as regards vehicle you bought it for....
Did you know that failure to report some common medical issues to the DVLA could lead to a fine, loss of licence, and/or full-on prosecution? We examine some of the detail...
A very important message regarding V750 and V778 certificates, and what happens when they expire.
We explore some fundamentally different plate-selling strategies in depth. But don't worry, selling a plate doesn't have to be difficult.
Changes in the conditions and pricing of the MOT test for UK cars may be with us before long, and your car could be getting the attention of a camera as well as a mechanic. Here's what we know...
The DVLA may control the UK number plate market, but it can't turn back time, and that gives the private sector scope to win on price.
If you like looking at personalised number plates, from the hilarious to the widely unattainable, you'll love our Facebook group.
A reference on how to identify regional codes in UK registrations of any age, and which area each code represents.
A handy guide to changing your plates, with advice on the different options, and tips for successful removal without damage.
Will registration plates soon be free of the DVLA's tight formatting restrictions, and if so, how might the changes happen?
Forget the "Sorry You're Leaving" Card. Here comes the "Sorry Your Number Plates Are Boring" Card...
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?
According to the manufacturers, digital registration plates offer a great deal for the vehicle owner. But not everyone agrees...
There's some fascinating psychology surrounding the pursuit of personalised registrations. Here are some connections you may not have considered...
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.
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.
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.
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...
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.
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.
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 of the pros and cons.
