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A new set of plates could help you sell your vehicle
When you're getting your car ready to sell, you'll probably give it a good clean and polish and valet the interior so it's shiny and new looking, but we often forget to take a look at the license plates. Dirty and dented license plates can signify previous neglect to a potential buyer. A new set of plates can add that finishing touch to any vehicle, giving the impression that this car has been loved and cared for. A set of replacement plates won't break the bank, you can even get a nice n
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Treat yourself to a new plate for Christmas
We all know, Christmas is a time for giving, but when you've spent hours fighting the crowds, buying the perfect gift for all your loved ones, it can leave you feeling rather exhausted and worn out. Giving can be very tiresome! So cheer yourself up with a treat just for you. Buy yourself a private registration plate, so no matter what terrible gifts you get this Christmas, this is one you won't be disappointed with! Prices start at just £40, so you don't need to feel guilty about blowing
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What are Private Number Plates
When we use the term 'private number plate' what exactly do we mean? Well, when you buy a new car, the vehicle is issued with a plate from the DVLA. You don't have a choice as to what plate you get, you get what you're given! It's highly unlikely that your plate will have any meaning to you, you'll have a random selection of letters and numbers that are pretty boring to look at. Private plates on the other hand, are plates that the owners have chosen themselves. Private plates will have a
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Scotland to reduce drink-drive limit
The Scottish government have announced that they will be reducing the drink-drive limit before Christmas if the plans are approved by the Scottish Parliament. Currently the legal maximum level of alcohol in the bloodstream for drivers is 80mg for every 100ml of blood, the same as in England. The plan is to reduce this to 50mg per 100ml of blood. So what does this mean in real terms? Well it will mean that just one pint of beer or one glass of wine could put you over the limit if you have
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Why buy Private Number Plates
People buy private number plates for all sorts of reasons. Let's look at some of the common reasons people buy personalised number plates... As a unique gift Private number plates make the perfect personalised present. Whether it's for Christmas, or a gift for someone who has recently passed their driving test, a private plate is always a well received and thoughtful present. As an investment Some people buy plates to make some extra cash. Private plates
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Lucky Asian number plates
For Indian , Pakistani and Arab people the numbers 786 are holy or lucky numbers. The combination 786 is the numeric value of the phrase B-ismi-llahi r-rahmani r-rahimi which translates in English to "In the name of God, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful" This phrase precedes almost every chapter of the Quran and therefore holds great significance to Muslim people. Many use the numbers 786 as a quick reference to this passage so as to not write the full passage on unholy paper. We have
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Private registrations for professionals
If you are a doctor, vet or a business professional and have thought about getting your own private registration Speedy Reg are here to help. We have lots to offer all sorts of businesses or professions. If you are a doctor you could have a D12 registration such as D12 DAJ if your initials were DAJ. We also have lots of DOC registrations such as DOC 1S if you have a large budget to spend and also M155 DOC. If your budget is a bit more limited we also have GO02 DOC, MR03 DOC or UK03 DOC.
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Personalised number plates as Christmas gifts
Christmas is just over 7 weeks away so no doubt you have been thinking about what gifts you would like to buy for your loved ones. Here at Speedy Reg we specialise in personalised DVLA Registrations and we get a lot of enquiries for birthday gifts and Christmas presents. Many of our customers are never quite sure what they are looking for and in this case our specialist Sales Team will guide you every step of the way from choosing your registration to completing the transfer. We can even
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Get a cheap number plate for christmas
Christmas can be an expensive time and people tend to be very generous during the season of good will. With less than seven weeks to go you should by now be considering your budget or at least being careful with your money in the run up to Christmas so you can afford those gifts. An excellent choice of gift for the person who has everything is a cheap number plate. You may think this would be an expensive gift, however with numbers starting from £40.00 + VAT and Transfer Fee this is
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Quick and easy private number plate transfers
Have you just purchased a second hand vehicle and wish to hide its age? Why not get yourself a dateless private plate such as one of the many Irish registrations available here at Speedy Reg. Contrary to popular belief it doesn't cost a fortune to have your own private plate, we have registrations to suit all budgets. Transfers are quick and easy, from receipt of your documents, and there is generally a very quick turn around time with DVLA, depending on the type of transfer. At Speed
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Test your traffic sign knowledge
We've recently discussed the results of research showing that a rather worrying number of us just don't know what road signs mean! We've put together a list of quizzes that will test your road sign knowledge. Perhaps encourage your kids to have a go, it's great information to teach them for the future! Traffic Sign Quiz from 2Pass http://www.2pass.co.uk/traffic-sign-test.htm Road Sign Quiz from Oasis Driving http://www.oasisdriving.co.uk/quiz.htm Driving
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Do you want your private plates fast?
If you want your new private reg plates asap, then do consider ordering them from us. Our name may give you a hint, but our customer reviews on Trust Pilot will give you the proof that we have the fastest transfers in the marketplace. You could even have your new plates the very next day after you buy them! No one likes waiting around, especially not for something fun and exciting like new personalised plates. You've chosen them, you've paid for them, so you want to be able to use them as
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