Posts from January 2013
Novelty socks and a Christmas jumper?
What did Santa bring you? Did you get some fabulous presents or did you end up with some clothes you'll never wear and an endless supply of 'smellies'? Well it's the thought that counts, so forget your disappointing Christmas presents and treat yourself! Those great gifts you'd hoped you'd get for Christmas will probably be cheaper now in the sales, but if you really want to give yourself a great post-Christmas present, why not invest in a personalised number plate for the new year? Y
READ MORE →CAT plates for cat lovers
If you cant find a suitable private number plate featuring your own name then why not go for something relating to a hobby or an interest. A few members of the Speedy Reg team have a soft spot for cats and there have been several discussions in the office on the recently published book, 'A Street Cat named Bob'. The best selling biography tells the story of an unusual friendship between a recovering drug addict and a stray, ginger tom cat. The ginger moggy called Bob later proves to be
READ MORE →Travelling with children
Children get bored easily on long car journeys. They may get on your nerves, but more importantly, they may distract you while driving and that can be very dangerous, especially in adverse winter weather conditions. Make sure your children are well provided for on the journey and you'll be keeping them happy and keeping you all safe. In-car DVD players are great for keeping the kids entertained, but of course this is quite a costly addition to your car, however you travel long distances
READ MORE →How to get a good deal on your car insurance
Many of us simply renew our car insurance each year, but it really does pay to shop around; you could save a lot of money and it might be simpler than you think. With the current state of the economy saving money is becoming more and more important for all of us so take a little time out to shop around for car insurance and make sure you're getting the best deal. The Internet is the best place to start, and makes the job easy. Use a comparison website and you'll only need to put in your
READ MORE →Keep safe – Winter driving tips
Winter is a dangerous time for drivers, so you need to be prepared. It really is best to avoid driving when it's very icy. If you really must get somewhere then consider taking the train instead and leaving the car behind. If you simply must take your car then take all the precautions you can. Start your journey in good time so you can take it slowly and cautiously. Make sure your car has a clean windscreen and mirrors to ensure that your have the maximum visibility. Check your tyres. You sh
READ MORE →Does being popular run in your DNA?
According to recent studies popularity runs in your DNA and therefore if your parents are social people this trait should have been carried into your own personality. Over several years of study on a colony of monkeys scientists discovered that popularity ran in families where over time groups and friendships were formed and this trend continued throughout the years. The less social monkeys however weren't able to establish lasting friendships or were rejected by other members of the gr
READ MORE →How to be super cool!
So you want to look cool, you want your car to turn heads, but unfortunately you can't afford a Ferrari or a Lamborghini. Well sadly this is case for most of us, so forget the car and think about the number plate. If you buy a new car soon after a new plate comes out, you'll have a real status symbol. The latest plates always attract attention. If you're planning to buy a new car in July then you may as well wait until August and get the very latest plate. It's also a point worth thinking a
READ MORE →Blandings on the BBC
The team at Speedy Reg are very excited about the release of BBC comedy 'Blandings', which is set to hit screens this Sunday. One of the main reasons why we are so excited is due to the fact that the series was filmed a short distance from the Speedy Reg offices at Crom Castle, Newtownbutler County Fermanagh. We hope that this will prove to be a very successful series and put our little County on the map. The comedy is based on the extremely popular novel series 'Blandings Castle and El
READ MORE →Driving abroad – some advice
Driving abroad can be daunting sometimes, so it's a good idea to read up about the rules of the road in the country you're going to be driving in, and also find out the legal requirements if you're taking your own car rather than hiring one. If you don't have number plate with the GB euro symbol on, then you are legally required to display a GB sticker. Some countries outside of the EU require you to have a GB symbol even if you do have the euro symbol plates, so it's generally best to
READ MORE →Happy Birthday Kate
The Duchess of Cambridge, or as the nation affectionately call her, Kate Middleton turns 31 today. The popular Royal, who is due to give birth in June, has been suffering from severe morning sickness but we hope that today she will be feeling in top form ahead of her birthday celebrations. It has been reported that she has asked for low key celebrations, perhaps a romantic meal for two with William will be on the cards. The question on everyone's lips is sure to be what fabulo
READ MORE →The history of number plates
Number plates were first introduced in 1904 and have been used constantly ever since. The first number plates consisted of one or two letters followed by up to four numbers. The letters related to area codes. So for example if you bought your car in London, then your plate would begin with the letter A. When the letter combinations started to run out, an extra letter was added to the start of the plate, and when these ran out, the plates were reversed, with the numbers first, followed by
READ MORE →Why do we have number plates?
All cars must have number plates and each plate is unique, you'll never find someone with the same registration as you. We're so used to seeing them we take it for-granted but it's really a brilliant system. Every car is linked to the owner and so it is easily traced. If your car is stolen and abandoned, if it is found, the police can quickly look up the owner and get in touch with you to let you know it has been found. If a car is used in a crime, a witness might make a note of the registr
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