Posts from March 2013
HBE 45T number plate for a huge beast
If you are a fan of or own a monster truck or if you have a Hummer or large off road vehicle Speedy Reg have just acquired an excellent private number plate for your huge vehicle; HBE 45T, which looks like 'Huge Beast'. Many people who own expensive and noticeable vehicles such as a Hummer tend to complete the look of the vehicle by putting on a private or personalised number plate. Speedy Reg's HBE 45T number plate would look great on a Hummer especially a Hummer Limo, which really are
READ MORE →Are the Irish more superstitious than the English?
Here in England we've got the new 13 plate. Unlucky for some perhaps, but if you buy a new car this year, you'll have no choice but to take a 13 plate. Of course it's not really much of an issue; if you are superstitious and really don't want the number 13 on your number plate, then you can just buy yourself a personalised number plate and replace it. You can get a plate from as little as £50 and the process doesn't take long, so you'll soon be displaying these new plates on your car and you
READ MORE →Easter related number plates
Easter is the most important festival in the Christian Calendar as it marks the death and resurrection of Jesus. The Easter story lies at the heart of the Christian religion because the whole foundation of the Christian religion is based on the sacrifice that God made by giving his only son up to die on the cross to clean the world of their sin. Nowadays Easter has become extremely commercialised and like another Christian festival (Christmas) people begin to forget the true meaning
READ MORE →Protecting yourself from number plate theft
The theft of number plates is more common than you might think. We all have number plates on our cars, so we're all at risk. If your number plate goes missing, you might dismiss it as an annoying prank by kids, but the reality is more serious. Your plates could well be used to commit a crime. When the plate is picked up by the ANPR (Automatic Number Plate Recognition) cameras, the car used in the crime will be linked to you as the owner. You could find the police on your doorstep if your pla
READ MORE →1.4m people with invisible number plates
1.4 million people may be driving cars with 'invisible' number plates It has come to light that 5% of cars on the road today could have number plates that aren't picked up by the ANPR (Automatic Number Plate Recognition) cameras. This advanced system of cameras can recognise a number plate so it can be traced back to the owner, and is a vital tool for aiding the police in solving crimes. These 'invisible' plates were made by one of the main number plate manufacturing companies in the UK. When
READ MORE →Ultra cheap Irish number plate
Hide the age of your car with an ultra cheap Irish number plate Number plates in Northern Ireland are issued by the DVA; the Driver and Vehicle Agency Northern Ireland. This is the Irish equivalent of the DVLA in the UK. The format of Irish plates is a little different to that of UK number plates. Irish plates start with three letters, followed by one to four numbers. The second two of the three letters differs depending on the particular licensing area. For example Belfast plates end in AZ,
READ MORE →REG 66Y number plate for Elton John
REG 66Y number plate for Birthday Boy Elton John Although more commonly known as 'Elton John' many people may not be aware that the singer songwriter's real name is actually Reginald Kenneth Dwight. The world famous musician turns 65 today and to mark this milestone the team at Speedy Reg feel that he really must get himself a personalised registration. He has already made his mark on the world with his music; being known for hit songs such as 'Candle in the Wind', 'Your Song', 'Rocket M
READ MORE →AMY 1F number plate for Amy F
Fans of the hit American comedy series 'The Big Bang Theory' will recognise actress Mayim Bialik for her role as Dr Amy Farrah Fowler. The character who is a fairly recent edition to the cult TV series has made quite an impact to the show and in a way has given science nerds a new found respect. Many of you will be wondering where you recognise the actress from, as she certainly has one of those recognisable faces, and you will be interested to know that she appeared as the young Bet
READ MORE →GPH 41R number plates for Graham Phair
It's not often that you are lucky enough to find a personalised number plate that perfectly spells your name or surname and the odds are if you do you will usually pay a lot of money for it. Having said that a number plate of this nature is an excellent investment and is something that can be passed on from generation to generation and you may be lucky enough to find one that suits your budget. In ancient times family names were often given coat of arms to show their standing in the
READ MORE →Debbie's Porsche Boxter Number Plates
DEB 580X number plate for Debbie's Porsche Boxter If your name is Debbie or Deborah and you own a Porsche Boxter Spyder or a BMW Boxter Speedy Reg have got the perfect personalised registration for you, DEB 580X (which looks like Deb's Box). Not only will this look perfect on your vehicle and help you stand out from the crowd even more but the added bonus is that this registration will hold its value and in fact more than likely be worth more in years to come. The team at Speedy Reg beli
READ MORE →Getting stranded is snow joke!
If you've been watching the news lately you'll have seen several reports of people getting stranded in their cars on the motorway due to the heavy and sudden snowfall. With temperatures getting down to -3C it really is a worrying situation to find yourself in. Many people had to make the difficult choice between sleeping in their cars in freezing temperatures, without food or water, or abandoning their cars and walking along the motorway to the nearest service station, neither of which is a
READ MORE →Potholes – a growing concern
A recent survey shows that a third of all drivers have suffered damage to their vehicles from potholes. That's a huge figure! With some bad winter weather over the last few years, pot holes are appearing at a rate faster than even the most conscientious council can fix them. So what can you do in the battle against potholes? Well the council won't fix them if they don't know they're there, so you should report any potholes you come across on public roads. If your car is damaged, you may b
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