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Fitting your new personalised number plates
Once you've chosen and ordered your new personalised number plates, they'll be sent to you through the post and the final job is to fit them to your vehicle. Plates can be attached in various ways. The simplest way is to use strips of sponge backed sticky tape. Once you've removed the old plates, give the surface a thorough clean and make sure it's completely dry as the tape won't stick well to a wet surface. Cut the strips to size if they're not already correct, then apply four strips equal
READ MORE →Some simple tips to get your car through its MOT
It's amazing the amount of seemingly small problems that can cause your car to fail its MOT. Here are some tips to get you through the test. Firstly check yournumber plates. A grubby number plate isn't allowed, giving them a quick clean could make all the difference. Make sure they're securely attached and also check that your plate uses the correct font and spacing. Check online for details if you're unsure. Any other font, and the wrong spacing is an MOT fail, but it's also illegal. Of
READ MORE →Driving could become more pleasant
When you've bought your personalised license plate from Speedy Reg, you'll want to get out and about and show it off, but sometimes congestion can turn a lovely drive into a frustrating event. No one likes being stuck in a traffic jam, and it's worse if it makes you late for a meeting or you've got a flight to catch. Things could be looking up though for congestion on UK roads, as the government has set aside £62 million pounds to help combat congestion. There will be 62 schemes across th
READ MORE →Want a cheap personalised plate?
Then you should consider a DVLA license plate. Some personalised number plates can be very expensive, but just because you don't have a lot of money to spend doesn't mean that you can't have a personalised plate. There is a lot of scope for personalisation with new style DVLA plates and the great thing is that they're very cheap too! These days everyone can have a personalised number plate. The format for the plates gives you a lot of options, there are millions of combinations to choose
READ MORE →Number plates around the world – India
As in the UK all vehicles in India must have a number plate. They're issued by the Regional Transport Office (RTO) in each state. Some states even bar cars with plates from other states from entering certain areas. Commercial vehicles have yellow plates with black text, but a standard vehicle for personal use will have white plates with black text, both front and back. The only people allowed to drive without a license plate are the President and state governors who instead just have the em
READ MORE →Fears Number plate recognition targets the poor in Australia
Welfare groups are claiming that the hi-tech licence plate recognition system is targeting the poor. Police believe the all-new Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) system is the key to identifying illegal vehicles The ANPR - which sits on top of a patrol car - scans and records number plates of passing vehicles, which is automatically linked the to the police database. If a vehicle is wanted for any reasons below the patrol vehicle will give chase: stolen vehicles disqualifie
READ MORE →Jailed for using Rude Number Plates
Barrie Barker, 58 has been jailed for parking parked cars with rude number plates outside a former magistrate’s house as part of a campaign of harassment. He was sentenced for 12 months for breaching an anti-social behaviour order (Asbo). For nine years Mr and Mrs Roddis was subjected to abuse from Barker, which resulted in Mr Roddis suffering a nervous breakdown. The row began over cars on and around Barker’s home in the quiet cul-de-sac of Lund Close, Lundwood, Barnsley. Barker began pa
READ MORE →Number plates around the world – Iceland
The Icelandic number plate system is very different to our own. They were first introduced in 1939. This early system ran until 1988; it featured silver characters on a black background and consisted of a region letter followed by a series of numbers. The plates were registered to an owner who would transfer them from their old vehicle to their new vehicle but would require a new plate if they moved from one region to another. In 1989 a new system was introduced that is still in place tod
READ MORE →John Lennon Ferrari up for auction
There are two reasons why you might want attend the Bonham's auction at the Goodwood Festival of Speed this July. Firstly there's a fabulous classic Ferrari up for auction, and secondly, it was the first car owned by John Lennon! A once in a lifetime purchase opportunity for any Beatles fan. If you're lucky enough to win the auction then you'll be wanting the perfect number plate for it. We've got plenty of choice for you. You could have F2 LEN, LEN 75P or how about JOH 11? Perhaps you'd
READ MORE →Jaguar F-Type leaves the factory
The new Jaguar F-Type has finally left the Birmingham factory and reports on the performance are good. The last sports car made by Jaguar was the E-Type which was made way back in 1975 so this new model has been a long time coming, greatly anticipated by Jaguar enthusiasts who are unlikely to be disappointed. A true British classic that is still being made here in the UK. It's estimated that over 75% will be exported overseas, predominately to the US. If you're lucky enough to be a proud
READ MORE →Number plates to match your mood
Are you known for being a fun loving party animal or a bit of a Victor Meldrew? Either way, you could use this to inspire your choice of personalised license plate. If you're always cracking a joke you could go for FUN 3Y or PUN 853. If you're always up for fun then there are loads of FUN plates to choose from such as TO04 FUN and P15 FUN. If you're feeling down in the dumps then you could opt for SAD 64 or 10 SAD, or E13 BLU if you're feeling blue. If you're feeling more positive then
READ MORE →May birthday presents for celebs
Plenty of celebrities have a birthday this month, and celebs love personalised number plates so let's find the perfect plates for the birthday boys and girls this month. Ray Parker the singer and songwriter who created the famous Ghostbusters theme song celebrated his birthday on May 1st. We think he'd love the plate 66 RAY. Actress Kay Panabaker born on 2nd May 1990 might love the plate C5 KAY. George Clooney also celebrates his birthday in May and we've found two great plates for him.
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