Posts from July 2013
Crackdown on illegal license plates
If your number plates don't conform to the standards set out by the DVLA, now is the time to change them as police all over the UK are cracking down on it. It may not seem like much to you, if your number plate is in a different font, or you've put a bolt in your plate to make a character look more like a different one, but it's a criminal offence and you could be fined £1000. It may seem picky but you have to realise that number plates aren't just there for the speed cameras to pick u
READ MORE →Reasons to have a private number plate
Have you ever thought about having a private number plate for your car or motorbike? There are plenty of great reasons to get one... They stand out from the crowd Why have a boring old standard plate when you can have that will turn heads and be noticed? You often express your personality in other ways, from the clothes you wear to the music you listen to, so why not do this with your number plate too? They can help you advertise your business Private number plates are a great wa
READ MORE →The difference between old style and new style DVLA number plates
At Speedy Reg we offer both old style and new style DVLA number plates, to give you the maximum amount of choice when you're selecting your new license plate, but we're sometimes asked just what the difference is. Well it's really quite simple. The old style DVLA number plates are sometimes called Prefix DVLA number plates as the characters that identify the year of issue are at the start of the plate. This was the standard type of number plate issued by the DVLA from 1983 until the syste
READ MORE →Cherished registrations for Jackie
Today 28th July would have been the 84th birthday of former first lady and fashion icon Jackie Kennedy Onassis. She had an extremely interesting life and from a young age aspired to live the high life and always knew she was destined for great things. Coming from a privileged background she was used to the best things in life and had a weakness for fine clothes and designer labels. If she had been in her youth today we are sure she would have wanted the best cherished registration sh
READ MORE →Cheap number plates for your date of birth
Have you always wanted a private number plate to suit not only your name but also your year of birth? Speedy Reg have a huge selection of private registrations to suit most years of birth but also dates of birth so for example if your name is Will and you were born in 1972 Speedy Reg have Wil 1972. If you can't find the right registration to suit your year of birth then why not opt for your date of birth instead so for example if you were born on 26th September you could have a plate wi
READ MORE →Cheap Private Plates for Brian
Rock legend Brian May recently turned 66 and in recognition of this the team at Speedy Reg have selected several private plates that would be suitable for his vehicle. May shot to fame with the legendary rock band 'Queen' in 1970 and has enjoyed a life in the spotlight ever since. He is married to former Eastenders star Anita Dobson and is not just known for his time in Queen he is also an astrophysicist, an author, an advocate for animal rights and was awarded a CBE in 2005 for service
READ MORE →P930 RGE for Prince George
It was finally announced yesterday evening that baby Cambridge would be called Prince George Alexander Louis. The news was announced shortly after the Queen left Kensington Palace after meeting her Great Grandchild for the first time. There is a significance with each name and the bookies favourite came in at the top. The name George is an extremely patriotic name not only because it has been in the Windsor family for generations but also because it is the name of a patron Saint. The
READ MORE →Get out in the sun and wash the car
This glorious weather makes washing the car a joy not a chore. Save money and avoid the car wash, wash it yourself and you'll get a great finish and plenty of satisfaction. Just don't forget to put on the sun cream! Here are some top tips for car washing... It's a good idea to wash your car in a shady spot. Too much direct sunlight can dry your car too fast leaving marks, and washing the car in the shade will also help to keep you cool. Car washing can be hot work! Don't forget to c
READ MORE →Shaming illegal drivers with new e-tag plates
South Carolina in the USA is looking into introducing a new type of license plate called the e-tag. Using electronic paper technology, it would give authorities the ability to display messages on the plates themselves that would be visible to other drivers and of course police in the area. The plates get the power to display the messages through a solar powered film over the plate and also via the vibrations of the plate. They have incredibly low power requirements. This could go a long
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Northern Ireland Motorists warned
Speedy Reg would like to urge motorists in Northern Ireland to take caution when booking their MOT tests online and to ensure they have entered the correct website details as a very similar website has been set up to scam people by charging an extra £15 to book a test. The current cost of an MOT is £30.50, however the unofficial website has been charging £45.00. There is no service fee involved in booking an official MOT therefore by using this unofficial website you are losing money
READ MORE →Bets are on for the Royal Baby name
The world waited with baited breath for the birth of the royal baby and although many believed it would be a girl the news that a healthy baby boy arrived safely at 4.24 pm yesterday afternoon was met with great celebration. The world has gone royal baby crazy with news reporters from all over the world camping outside the hospital to receive the news and now waiting to get the first photograph of the new family on the steps of St. Mary's hospital. The newborn has yet to be named
READ MORE →Private number plates worth more?
The more desirable a private number plate, the greater the value will be. Private plates usually retain their value and often increase in value over time so they're a good investment, but it's interesting to look at what type of private number plates command the highest prices. The factor that will make a plate the most valuable of all is if it contains a surname. The more common the surname, generally the more valuable the plate as more people will want it. The next most valuable fact
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