Private reg plates

Chippy_Minton_2

jeannieblue wrote: »

As I work at a garage

What is it you actually do?

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Found it now;

" The DVLA retention scheme allows a number plate to be held on certificate (V778) initially for 1 year. Largely the same regulations as detailed above for the donor vehicle apply. There is a £105 DVLA fee, which consists of £25 retention fee and £80 representing the eventual assignment fee (this is shown on the certificate as having been paid). The cert can be renewed annually at a cost of £25. DVLA also allow the addition or change of a nominee for £25 fee. Only the registered keeper can apply, and is referred to as the "grantee". The grantee (not the nominee) is the only person legally in control of the certificate. The retained number plate can only be assigned to a vehicle in the name of the grantee or the nominee. "

So I was fiver out.:D

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Bored_Housewife wrote: »

Where would i find out how much it costs to have the actual number plate made up?

Any motor factor, you must show proof of identity etc.

jeannieblue

Inactive wrote: »

Any motor factor, you must show proof of identity etc.

Usually V5 form and something like a household bill will suffice.

LandyAndy

jeannieblue wrote: »

My son recently bought a plate

Oooh, did he?

Did he get a brand new car to put it on?

Are you going to tell us what it was and post some piccies?

Will any of the piccies have your finger sticking out of them?

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Hi Jeannie.:j

jeannieblue

LandyAndy wrote: »

Oooh, did he?

Did he get a brand new car to put it on?

Are you going to tell us what it was and post some piccies?

Will any of the piccies have your finger sticking out of them?

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Hi Jeannie.:j

Don't start........

karenx

If he buys it now he doesnt have to put it on a car straight away, he has up to a year to do that. Once he gets his new car he can take the retention certificate to the dealer who can then get the plate registered to the car.
If he puts it on his car just now then wants to change it onto his new one it will cost £80. So easier just to wait!
Also something to bear in mind when buying a private plate, you cannot make the car look newer than it is. For instance he has a S reg car and buys a plate starting with a T, that would then make it look newer and wouldnt be allowed.

Bored_Housewife

Its done!! Bought the plate from the DVLA site (thanks again Jeannieblue) it was cheaper and very quick and simple.

Now he wants to know if he can go to Halfords and get the plate done this minute!

My guess would be no because he would need the registration papers to show ownership of the reg?

Is that correct or would Halfords (or similar) make the plate up anyway?

I assume he will have to alter his insurance to show his new reg?

davemorton

Need the papers to make up the reg.

davemorton

Oops, and yes, need to change insurance over, and the road tax too.