Posts tagged with: number plates
Choosing a JEN Numberplate for Jenny Agutter
Jenny Agutter is a famous British actress who has starred in many great roles during her long and successful career. So what plate would you choose for her? Well Jenny is a great name and there are plenty of plates to choose from that incorporate it. How about CO02 JEN if you think Jenny is cool! Or we could pay tribute to one of her best roles with a suitable plate, perhaps RUN 33R to commemorate her performance in Logan's Run, or maybe ROB 881E as a reminder of her younger days playi
READ MORE →Clampdown on illegal number plates
If your number plate doesn't conform to the DVLA's strict legal requirements, then now is the time to put it right. Police forces all over the country are clamping down on illegal plates. If you're caught with an illegal plate you could be fined up to £1000. It's just not worth the risk. Even if you think your plate is legal, it's worth double checking to make sure your plates actually do abide by the DVLA's criteria. Your plate must be reflective. The front plate must have black chara
READ MORE →Books for number plate enthusiasts
If buying your personalised plate has given you a desire to learn more about number plates then there are several books available that might interest you. If you like history then Number Plates: A History of Vehicle Registration in Britain by Dave Moss could be the perfect book for you, It covers the history of number plates as well as anecdotes and some very interesting facts. It's one of those books that will keep you entertained and give you lots of fascinating facts to tell your frien
READ MORE →Residents to win exclusive number plates
Massachusetts residents have the chance to win exclusive number plates If you live in Massachusetts in the US there's a special lottery that runs each year, with low number license plates for the winners! The lottery came about after a dispute regarding a registrar who was providing low number plates to his friends and family. The Governor at the time,decided that a lottery was a good way to distribute these more sought after plates more evenly among the population and eliminating any possibi
READ MORE →Novelty socks and a Christmas jumper?
What did Santa bring you? Did you get some fabulous presents or did you end up with some clothes you'll never wear and an endless supply of 'smellies'? Well it's the thought that counts, so forget your disappointing Christmas presents and treat yourself! Those great gifts you'd hoped you'd get for Christmas will probably be cheaper now in the sales, but if you really want to give yourself a great post-Christmas present, why not invest in a personalised number plate for the new year? Y
READ MORE →Keep safe – Winter driving tips
Winter is a dangerous time for drivers, so you need to be prepared. It really is best to avoid driving when it's very icy. If you really must get somewhere then consider taking the train instead and leaving the car behind. If you simply must take your car then take all the precautions you can. Start your journey in good time so you can take it slowly and cautiously. Make sure your car has a clean windscreen and mirrors to ensure that your have the maximum visibility. Check your tyres. You sh
READ MORE →The history of number plates
Number plates were first introduced in 1904 and have been used constantly ever since. The first number plates consisted of one or two letters followed by up to four numbers. The letters related to area codes. So for example if you bought your car in London, then your plate would begin with the letter A. When the letter combinations started to run out, an extra letter was added to the start of the plate, and when these ran out, the plates were reversed, with the numbers first, followed by
READ MORE →Ensuring your number plate is legal
The DVLA have strict requirements for number plates that you must adhere to. Of course you must legally have a number plate on both the front and back of your vehicle. The front plate should have black letters on a white background and the back plate should have black letters on a yellow background. However if your vehicle was manufactured prior to 1973 then you are allowed to have a traditional style plate; that is white, silver or grey characters on a black background. The surface of the
READ MORE →Englebert Humperdink, EH1 numberplates
Englebert Humperdink seeks mystery EH1 plate buyer Singer Englebert Humperdink was offered two million pounds for his EH1 plate by a man dining in the same restaurant as him. He was a fan of Englebert's music, and he was also a fan of his license plate due to the fact they have the same initials. The gentleman gave Englebert his business card and the singer promised to call him to seal the deal, however he lost the card and now cannot track down the potential buyer to accept his offer and com
READ MORE →13 plates – unlucky for some?
If you're planning to buy a new car next year you'll be given a 13 plate. If you're superstitious this may spell bad luck for you. Triskaidekaphobia as the fear of the number 13 is known is common and widespread, even the Vikings feared the number 13! So what can you do? Perhaps you'll postpone buying your new car until 2014, but this isn't the ideal solution for anyone who wants their new car sooner or is worried that their old car won't last another year. A great way to avoid a 13 plate an
READ MORE →A top tip for hiding the age of your car
Many of us have older cars that we love. We may have bought them from new and simply can't bear to part with them, or they may have been looked after by careful owners all their lives. If you have an older car that you just adore you probably spend a lot of time looking after it and making it look like new. It might surprise people when they take note of your registration plate, to discover that this sparkling polished car is actually quite old! If you'd like to disguise the age of car,
READ MORE →The Ultimate Personalised Plates
If you want to truly stand out from the crowd, the simplest plates are the most sought after and will really turn heads, however you'll need deep pockets for the most exclusive plates. 100 O recently sold at auction for over £71,000 far surpassing the estimate of £15,000, making the plates more expensive than most cars! The plate was sold during a large auction by the DVLA at Mercedes-Benz World in Surrey along with 1500 other plates. The sale exceeded all expectations raising over four
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