Posts tagged with: number plates
Platewave.com the social network
Platewave is the brainchild of Brit Marc Ackerley. Looking for love, and driving a Ferrari, he imagined that he'd pass lots of lovely ladies who would love to get to know him better, but had no way of getting in touch with him. Platewave gives you the chance to contact people via their car registration. The concept is simple, type the registration into the smartphone app or via the website, along with a message, and if the owner of that reg is a platewave member, they'll get your message.
READ MORE →Types of Personalised Number Plates
There are several types of personalised number plate and it's a good idea to have a little knowledge about the different types of plates as it can affect your decision when it comes to choosing a personalised number plate of your own. The most common number plates you see in the UK are DVLA number plates. When you buy a car, it is a DVLA plate that comes as standard on any vehicle registered in the UK. There are two types of personalised DVLA plate available; prefix style and current styl
READ MORE →The latest DVLA banned license plates
With the up-coming release of the new 14 plates, the DVLA have had a big job on their hands weeding out potentially offensive or bad taste license plates. With the numbers 1 and 4 easily representing the letters I, A or H, a lot of plates have been banned from release. They've also been reassessing the 63 plates which can represent the letters G and B or E. The list always makes for entertaining reading as we see rude combinations we wouldn't even have thought of (we're just too innocent!
READ MORE →Finance available on Number Plates
So you really want personalised plates, you've found the ideal plates and you want to snap them up before anyone else does, but with Christmas coming up, you're a little short on cash. Don't worry, we have a great finance deal for you in association with Hitachi Capital, so you can easily spread the payments. You just put down a ten percent deposit and you can then pay the rest off over the coming year. What's more, it's interest free, so you're not even paying any extra if you take up this
READ MORE →DSA and VOSA merge
Although they work closely together, the DSA (Driving Standards Agency) and VOSA (the Operator Services Agency) are currently two separate government agencies. After three months of consultation, it has been decided that from April 2014 this will change, as the two bodies will merge to become the DVSA or Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency. These two agencies currently have two distinct roles. The DSA is concerned with setting standards for driving tests, and VOSA are involved with vehicl
READ MORE →Personalised Gifts for Christmas
Everyone loves a personalised present. A personalised gift is unique, and it shows that you've put some thought into it. There are so many great personalised gifts available that you're bound to find something that is just perfect for your recipient. Personalised gifts are often made to order, so it's a good idea to get them ordered well in advance to make sure they arrive in time for Christmas. Gifts with a photo on are brilliant. A present that would be fairly boring, such a mug, is to
READ MORE →What do you buy the man who has everything?
Men can be hard to buy presents for at the best of times, but what do you get a man for Christmas if he's already got everything he wants? He's already got the latest games consoles and electronic gadgets, he's done the experience days and his drawers are jam packed full of socks. It is tricky, coming up with something new and different every year, trying to find the perfect gift that will actually be appreciated and used. A personalised plate is a fantastic gift for any man (or woman fo
READ MORE →Personalised number plates are so popular
Personalised number plates are becoming more popular. In the past you rarely saw them, but now you're likely to see them on any long car journey. Private plates have now captured the imagination of everyone. It's not just the celebs that have their name on their number plates! These days people are also seeing other benefits of personalised number plates. They're a great way to advertise a business. Buy a personalised plate that matches your job and people will remember your vehicle. For exa
READ MORE →What's your favourite cartoon car?
In the world of cartoons, cars are so much more fun than in the real world aren't they? Whether they fly, they have built in ejector seat or simply have an awesome paint job, you just can't beat a cartoon car. You've got to love the Scooby Doo Mystery Machine, technically it's a van rather than car, but it's cool enough to include I'm sure you'll agree. If you owned the Mystery Machine and wanted a nice new plate for it you could have SB04 DOO or perhaps 48 MM. Running the car from The
READ MORE →We love General Lee
If you're old enough to remember the early 80s then you're bound to have fond memories of General Lee, the car from the classic American series Dukes of Hazzard driven by Bo and Luke Duke in many a crazy escapade. The customized 1969 Dodge Charger stock car was driven pretty crazily in their attempts to evade Boss Hogg. The highlight of the show was often a huge leap in General Lee over traffic, across a river or some other death defying feat, so it'll be no surprise to learn that around 300
READ MORE →Personalised plates to Celebrate with
Personalised plates for celeb birthdays this month Celebs love a flashy birthday gift, and what better present for someone who has everything, than a personalised license plate! We've picked some great plates for celebrities who are celebrating their birthdays this month... We think Roger Waters deserves a gift for his contributions to the music world for his birthday on the 6th of September . How about 37 ROG for him? Max George of The Wanted also celebrates his birthday on the same d
READ MORE →Need help with your Reg Transfers?
Transferring vehicle registrations can be a complicated process if you're not familiar with it. Luckily, with nearly thirty years experience, Speedy Reg are most definitely familiar with it and we're here to help you. Whether you're buying a plate for yourself, or as a present for someone, we will guide you every step of the way. We've streamlined the procedure to make it as simple as possible and we'll do all the hard work for you too. You may also be interested to know that we are the
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