Posts tagged with: number plates
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
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
READ MORE →More reasons to buy a Number Plate
More reasons to buy a Personalised Number Plate Have you ever considered a personalised number plate? Have you dismissed the idea thinking they'll be too expensive? Well before you give up on the idea, take a look at the cheap personalised number plates available from Speedy Reg. We think you'll be surprised at the bargains we have on offer. We have a cheap number plates section on our website, jam packed with reductions. We also have some fabulous cheap Irish number plates, they're a real
READ MORE →Cheap number plates
Cheap number plates – we've got some huge discounts We've always got plenty of cheap number plates for sale, but we thought you might like to hear about some of our recently reduced plates if you're thinking of treating yourself to a new personalised plate soon. It's not just the most expensive plates that have been discounted, we've reduced the prices of many of our cheaper plates too. We've slashed the price of DAH 11A by a whopping £1200 down to just £1930. We think A5 BCA was a barg
READ MORE →Finding your car in the car park
When the weather's nice we all like to get out and about in our cars. Whether you're going to a festival or visiting the local car boot sale to pick up some bargains, we can all face the same dilemma... where did we leave the car? With so many cars looking so similar, in a large car park it can be very hard to spot your own. Many of us will even have tried to get into someone else's car that happens to look similar to ours, then wonder why our keys don't work. How embarrassing is that!
READ MORE →Displaying license plates – get it right
There are strict rules regarding number plates. You need to follow them all to the letter or you can be fined up to £1000. A license plate that doesn't conform to the standards will also cause your car to fail an MOT. Don't be caught out, learn about the rules. Firstly, your plates must be clean and visible. A quick wipe with a cloth now and then will ensure your plates are clean or take a trip to the car wash. However tempting it may be to alter the characters to make them look more pers
READ MORE →Fall in uninsured drivers on the road
Uninsured drivers have always presented a real problem, and it so annoying for the rest of us who fully insure our cars. If an uninsured driver is involved in an accident with your car, even if it's not your fault, you'll have no choice but to claim on your own insurance policy, as of course, you can't claim on theirs! The number of cases of uninsured drivers though is falling. In 2005 there were an estimated 2 million uninsured cars of the road, it is thought that this figure is now more
READ MORE →License plates from the world of film and TV
Films and television shows often feature vehicles, most of which will be displaying a license plate, however some of these have some special significance, or become icons in their own right due to the cult status of the film or show. Let's take a look at some... If you're a fan of classic 80s films you might remember the plate NRVOUS on the red Ferrari in Ferris Bueller's Day Off. From the same era there was also ECTO-1 a New York plate featuring in the film Ghostbusters. Yet another famo
READ MORE →Obama uses license plates
President Obama has lived in the District of Columbia in Washington D.C. for over four years and disagrees with the fact that working families in D.C . pay their taxes but don't have a vote in congress. License plates in America often have a slogan or an image on, or both, and Washington D.C. is no exception. The D.C plates feature the message “Taxation Without Representation” and President Obama is now displaying these new plates on all the presidential vehicles, showing his support and com
READ MORE →Christian minister objects to pagen plates
Christian minister objects to 'pagan' license plate In the USA many states have attractive images on their license plates. Oklahoma is no exception, their plates currently feature a picture of a statue created by artist Allen Houser. It's called Sacred Rain Arrow and it depicts a Native American firing an arrow into the sky. It was displayed at Salt Lake City during the 2002 Winter Olympic Games and can now be seen outside the Gilcrease museum in Tulsa. The tourism industry loves it, it's a t
READ MORE →Number plates around the world – Australia
Australian number plates are issued by the State or Territory government. They are linked to the vehicle and stay with that vehicle for life, unless you move from one state to another, then you'll need another plate. Each state has a different number plate system, but all plates are made of pressed aluminium and have to be of the same dimensions. The plates of each state usually differ in colour too. Let us look at the plates for each state: Australian Capital Territory – Whi
READ MORE →Family Cheap number plates
Here at Speedy Reg we've got loads of really cheap number plates. When you can pick up a personalised number plate for under £50 you can afford to get a fabulous plate for yourself and also treat your nearest and dearest! How cool would it be to have personalised plates on all the cars in your driveway? It's bound to turn the heads of the neighbours! You could even get similar plates for all your vehicles, perhaps with your family surname incorporated! Lets look at some examples. If your
READ MORE →
