darren m Posted March 28, 2014 Report Share Posted March 28, 2014 private number plates thinking about getting one for my daughters 21st present do you have to put yours on retention every time you change cars or is there another way how do you get the reg back for the car you are selling ( taking the plate from ) are they a worthy investment anything dodgy to look out for thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDog Posted March 28, 2014 Report Share Posted March 28, 2014 I have just got rid of my private plates which spelt out my name - 5 letters. They were more trouble than they were worth and if they hadn't been a birthday present I would never have used them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FatherandSon Posted March 28, 2014 Report Share Posted March 28, 2014 You can transfer them straight from one vehicle to another. No need to put them on retention first. Don't buy from these places in autotrader. Go to DVLA website and theirs is an all inclusive price. Plus the one I wanted on reg123.com was available on DVLA too for £50 less. Bear in mind your insurance can charge upto £25 admin fee to change the Reg on the documents!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inderraj Posted March 28, 2014 Report Share Posted March 28, 2014 I got my plate from Ebay, an all inclusive price (great price too) Guy sent the retention certificate to me recorded first class. I can get you his shop ID if you want to have a look Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rimfire4969 Posted March 28, 2014 Report Share Posted March 28, 2014 Got a plate for my dads 70's birthday, great surprise. He has changed cars a few times since then and he tells it was very easy. Not much help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rupert Posted March 28, 2014 Report Share Posted March 28, 2014 I have one and its worth it for me.£105 every time I move it which is every three years or so. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRobin Posted March 28, 2014 Report Share Posted March 28, 2014 (edited) Movement between cars is simple, either transfer from vehicle to vehicle if you can, as this is cheapest option. Retention if you sell car with plate on it before new car has been bought. As mentioned above, check with your Insurance company as they can charge £30+ for a policy change. Investment wise , you're not going to get rich . Buying from DVLA Direct or from one of their Auctions can be a cheaper route. I bought 2 Prefix plates bought in 1990 and 2000, both 'match' paid no more than £400 for both , now worth as a matching pair aprox £3-4k. But I must add, they're only worth what someone is prepared to pay for them. Also a 2 letter plate, bought in early 90's , looks nice on a car , Been on retention for last 10yrs+ . You can retain a plate easily either yearly or in block years. DVLA dont discount for multi years but it reduces the chance of missing its renewal and a chance of losing the plate Personally Im not fussed about Personal plates now , But would make a smashin' 21st pressie for a daughter / sons car . What makes me chuckle are plates that people have bought , move and alter the text to spell names. daft imo Edited March 28, 2014 by RedRobin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aris Posted March 28, 2014 Report Share Posted March 28, 2014 Best plate I've seen was "69 BJ" was on a Ferrari Scudiera convertible. I quick check online shows it is now on a Lamborghini Gallardo. Obviosly felt like a change. ******. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRobin Posted March 28, 2014 Report Share Posted March 28, 2014 Best plate I've seen was "69 BJ" was on a Ferrari Scudiera convertible. I quick check online shows it is now on a Lamborghini Gallardo. Obviosly felt like a change. *******. LOL , I remember seeing at a World Super Bike meeting PEN IS on a Porsche ...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rupert Posted March 28, 2014 Report Share Posted March 28, 2014 LOL , I remember seeing at a World Super Bike meeting PEN IS on a Porsche ...... Steve Parrish I believe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 28, 2014 Report Share Posted March 28, 2014 (edited) I got a £11k number plate with the car i bought.The previous owner wanted it back shame i had car registered in my name and he has no claim to it.RESULT Edited March 28, 2014 by Guest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
halfbee Posted March 28, 2014 Report Share Posted March 28, 2014 I was going to mention PEN1S, I used to see it in the paddock at Donnington all the time.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aris Posted March 28, 2014 Report Share Posted March 28, 2014 Of course when I saw it, I had to take a picture Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
masmiffy Posted March 28, 2014 Report Share Posted March 28, 2014 I was going to mention PEN1S, I used to see it in the paddock at Donnington all the time.. Friend has R1 5YCO on his Range Rover (plate was up for sale once) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catweazle Posted March 28, 2014 Report Share Posted March 28, 2014 Spotted on the IOM some years ago: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will Poon Posted March 28, 2014 Report Share Posted March 28, 2014 IMO a private reg must say something or be funny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malkiserow Posted March 28, 2014 Report Share Posted March 28, 2014 I am not impressed with them on the whole but a mate did have an regular issue on a very old anglia which was 808 DYL. This is the only one i ever liked. Maybe give her some jewellery ..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HDAV Posted March 28, 2014 Report Share Posted March 28, 2014 Bought my missus one she loves it, one round by work is V999 DAD and there is V999 MOM parked next to it that i find a bit odd... they are mostly vanity plates, have seen a few good ones. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Mat Posted March 28, 2014 Report Share Posted March 28, 2014 my previous boss had several private plates, all with his initials and then whatever number or letter combination. He usually bought the car that the plate was on and then took the plate off. The only one he cannot get the plate off, is a Ford Anglia, DVLA won't let him Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will Poon Posted March 28, 2014 Report Share Posted March 28, 2014 There's some silly money for private plates going around, there the ones that will be on the shelf so to speak for some time. The Irish plates are good to buy cheap and straight to the point Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thunderbird Posted March 28, 2014 Report Share Posted March 28, 2014 This is my favourite, took this pic in Bristol a couple of years ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaun4860 Posted March 28, 2014 Report Share Posted March 28, 2014 IMO a private reg must say something or be funny Remind us what yours says Will? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will Poon Posted March 28, 2014 Report Share Posted March 28, 2014 I'm too scared off the tree huggers finding out where I live Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxus77 Posted March 28, 2014 Report Share Posted March 28, 2014 (edited) unless the plate has been issued then DVLA is always cheapest option as mentioned before includes vat and transfer fees all the other companies charge that on top i bought and sold fair few plates in past and had few from auctions and few from new releases my fav ive seen was in 90's in london a red 911 turbo conv boobs but cant remember the actual plate spelling Edited March 28, 2014 by maxus77 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaun4860 Posted March 28, 2014 Report Share Posted March 28, 2014 I'm too scared off the tree huggers finding out where I live lol.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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