Posts from March 2013
So much choice with new DVLA plates
Now you can get your hands on a new 13 plate, there's even more choice for personalisation with a DVLA Number plates. There's literally millions of plates available, so you've got loads of choice. With the new 13 plate in mind, you could pick up a fabulous plate if your name is Rob or Bob. You could have RO13 AAA or BO13 ACE. If you share your car with your other half there could even be the right plate for you both such as RO13 AMY, RO13 ANA or RO13 ANG. Or perhaps you prefer your beer to y
READ MORE →New cars selling like hot cakes
New car sales are up this year, by over 10% on last year. Personalised registrations are up a whopping 15% on last year too. So which cars are proving to be the most popular? The new Mercedes C-Class is proving to be a popular choice for the luxury end of the market. The new Ford Focus is another good seller currently. This new model is a little larger than previous versions, perhaps making it more appealing to people who like a little extra room. The Ford Fiesta is always popular, being
READ MORE →St.Patrick's Day, Paddy number plates
Celebrate St.Patrick's Day with a Paddy number plate If you have been named after the Patron Saint of Ireland 'Patrick' or the female equivalent 'Patricia' why not celebrate this Saint Patrick's Day in style with a 'Paddy' personalised number plate. As countless St Patrick's Day parades go on not just in Ireland and Northern Ireland but also all over the world just imagine how good you will look driving around on St Patrick's Day with your 'PAD 3Y' number plate. If you would like a Pa
READ MORE →Are you Irish or just love the craic?
With St. Patrick's Day fast approaching how will you be celebrating March 17th? Everyone knows you don't need to be Irish to join in the fun and frivolities of St Patrick's Day. It's a great night out, you're bound to find something brilliant to do in any town or city. Will you drink Guinness, go to an Irish themed bar and listen to a band singing Dubliners covers, or dye your hair a fetching shade of leprechaun green? If you want to take your love of everything Irish a little further, yo
READ MORE →EXZ number plates newly released
The -XZ suffix is currently used on vehicles registered in County Armagh in Northern Ireland. Northern Ireland plates differ from GB number plates because they are classed as dateless numbers, which can go on any age of vehicle. You will often see coach companies and taxi companies on the GB mainland with Northern Ireland number plates because they are bought up in bulk from companies such as Speedy Reg in order to disguise the age of the vehicle. Speedy Reg own the highest stock of
READ MORE →Costumes for Cars!
Adding your own personality to the look of your car with spoilers, decals and other accessories is nothing new. Anyone of a certain age will never forget the 'furry dice' craze. These days there are so many more ways to dress up your car to reflect your own persona and inject a little humour. Love them or hate them, car costumes are big business as more people choose to jazz up their cars for special occasions, or simply for the fun of it. Car eye lashes are one of the newest crazes, atta
READ MORE →How about a plate to perfectly suit your car?
If you're choosing a personalised number plate, you've got lots of choice. You could pick something that represents your own name or nickname such as BOB 11E; you could advertise your profession with something like VET 77, but if you love your car, why not choose a personalised plate that reflects the car you drive? If you own a Rolls Royce, then Speedy Reg have the perfect plate for you... ROL 13R! If you drive a Beetle then there's 21 BUG or BUG 51 available. Other VW owners can opt fo
READ MORE →Lindsey – a name with many options!
There's few names as versatile and adaptable as Lindsey. Firstly, it's both a boys name and a girls name, straight out of the box. Most other names that are fine for both boys and girls are shortened 'proper' girls names, such as Charlie short for Charlotte, or Bobby short for Roberta, but not with Lindsey, anyone can be a Lindsey! If you're having a baby and don't know whether you're having a boy or a girl, in the meantime you can always call it Lindsey. There are also so many different
READ MORE →New Kia car angers Northern Ireland politicians
Speedy Reg have just heard that South Korean car manufacturers 'Kia' have released their new vehicle which they have named 'Provo'. The name has angered unionist politicians in Northern Ireland who feel the name is offensive to unionist victims of the troubles in Northern Ireland. DUP MP Gregory Campbell has said that Kia may not have been aware of the offence that particular name would cause but that they must be made aware of the fact that the name may upset certain people due to its
READ MORE →RIW number plates for Ruth Wilson
British actress Ruth Wilson, star of films such as Jane Eyre, The Prisoner and upcoming movies 'The Lone Ranger' and 'Saving Mr Banks,' is lucky in the fact that she has suitable initials to fit with a dateless registration RIW. The actress who is rumoured to be dating fellow British actor Jude Law could place this particular type of registration on any age of vehicle, therefore if she was a fan of classic cars she could place the number on, for example, a 1953 Ford Zephyr Convertible.
READ MORE →ALZ number plates for birthday boy Alan Davies
British stand up comedian and 'Jonathan Creek' actor Alan Davies turns forty seven today. The perfect birthday gift for him would be a personalised registration, which will not only get him noticed on the street but will also be an excellent future investment. There are several very attractive ALZ numbers available through Speedy Reg including ALZ 35, ALZ 105, ALZ 208 and a brand new stock number ALZ 85. You don't have to be called Alan to enjoy an ALZ dateless number plate. Alison,
READ MORE →Number plate games for kids
We all know kids can get bored on long car journeys, so why not play some games? The one thing you're guaranteed to see on a car journey is more cars, so games revolving around number plates are a sure bet. There's loads of ways to play games with number plates. You could spot the letters of the alphabet from A to Z. This is great for little ones learning their alphabet. You can also make this into a team game, dividing the passengers into two teams, one working from A to Z and the other
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