Posts tagged with: number plates
Protecting yourself from number plate theft
The theft of number plates is more common than you might think. We all have number plates on our cars, so we're all at risk. If your number plate goes missing, you might dismiss it as an annoying prank by kids, but the reality is more serious. Your plates could well be used to commit a crime. When the plate is picked up by the ANPR (Automatic Number Plate Recognition) cameras, the car used in the crime will be linked to you as the owner. You could find the police on your doorstep if your pla
READ MORE →1.4m people with invisible number plates
1.4 million people may be driving cars with 'invisible' number plates It has come to light that 5% of cars on the road today could have number plates that aren't picked up by the ANPR (Automatic Number Plate Recognition) cameras. This advanced system of cameras can recognise a number plate so it can be traced back to the owner, and is a vital tool for aiding the police in solving crimes. These 'invisible' plates were made by one of the main number plate manufacturing companies in the UK. When
READ MORE →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 →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 →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 →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
READ MORE →You're unique – let everyone know!
You express your personality in many ways. From the clothes you wear and your hairstyle to your hobbies and interests, your own unique style shines forth. The car you drive says a lot about you, but unless you emblazon it with decals, or have the money for the flashiest sports car, it's hard to really put your own stamp on a car. Most cars are similar looking, unless you pick an outrageous colour, you won't stand out from the crowd. If you have a big personality then you may feel like you
READ MORE →Kieran number plates
If your name is Kieran, you probably quite rightly think it's a very cool name, and how better to celebrate the love of your name than with a personalised number plate? Kieran is an Irish name that means 'black'. So what is our totally awesome plate that we've got lined up for you? It's K81 RAN. Wouldn't that be amazing on your car? Everyone would instantly know you, you'd turn heads and be the envy of every other Kieran. But these plates don't hang around forever waiting for you to bu
READ MORE →Celebrities who love their number plates
Fame and personalised plates seem to go hand in hand. Of course anyone can have a personalised number plate, they start at very low prices, but some of the most desirable plates can cost huge amounts of money, so they're a status symbol for the rich and famous, along with their mansion, yacht and sports car. Lord Sugar, multi-millionaire businessman and star of the popular BBC show The Apprentice has had his AMS 1 plate since the early days of his business back in the 60s. It's been trans
READ MORE →Concerns over Google Street View
We've all been very impressed with Google Maps and especially Google Street View. It's a very useful tool for locating somewhere you're about to visit, planning a route or taking a nostalgic virtual walk around a town you used to live in. However there have been some concerns that it could also be used for nefarious purposes, advises SEO company SERPninja. The system could be used by burglars to scope out a home to target without having to visit the location themselves; from the comfort of th
READ MORE →Number Plates
Numbers Plates carry a very distinct history, they were first introduced in France in 1893, then in Germany in 1896, the UK followed suit in late 1903 with the introduction of the Motor Car Act 1903. From 1st January 1904 all vehicles within the UK had to be registered with their local council, the registered keeper of the vehicle was then issued with an exclusive registration number free of charge relating to the local counties individual issue – the first issued registrations consisted of
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