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personalised registration plates

wendyf_3
wendyf_3 Posts: 159 Forumite
Hi there

It's my 30th birthday next week and my present is a personalised registration plate for my car ( Not very moneysaving i know but i follow all the other tips religiously!)
Does anyone know where the best place to purchase one of these would be?
Thanks
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  • wendyf_3
    wendyf_3 Posts: 159 Forumite
    thanks Al will have a look now
  • Murphy_The_Cat
    Murphy_The_Cat Posts: 20,967 Forumite
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    Al_Mac wrote:
    First place would be DVLA.

    Failing that you could try REGTRANSFERS.CO.UK, supposed to be one of the best.

    Most online companies are either the same company, or share the same source. Searches on them all bring back the same results.

    Good luck at finding something decent at a good price. :)


    Really good advice. The best link I can find is http://www.dvla-som.co.uk/home/
    and then start tapping in your preferred letters/numbers to see what is available.

    A lot of the numberplate companies simply use DVLA and then put on a (handsome) markup.

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  • balsingh
    balsingh Posts: 1,494 Forumite
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    You mention the moneysaving thing .... as it happens, if you get the right plate, it could be an investment and increase in value. chances are though, you will keep it simple cos it may have sentimental value.
    If you found my comment helpful, please click the 'Thanks' button below :T
  • pingu
    pingu Posts: 1,467 Forumite
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    balsingh wrote:
    You mention the moneysaving thing .... as it happens, if you get the right plate, it could be an investment and increase in value. chances are though, you will keep it simple cos it may have sentimental value.

    it wasn't you who bought 5INGH MR 5INGH OR DR 5INGH was it:D
    Honesty is the best policy doesn't matter which web site
    you are on!

    if i had known then what i know now!

    a bargain is only a bargain if you really need it!
  • rdwarr
    rdwarr Posts: 6,159 Forumite
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    I bought mine on eBay. It was £2000, but was also listed on the brokers' sites for £4500-£5000.

    Shame you're a WF and not a PF. 1976 PF is currently on eBay for £not much.

    Mind you, N1 WEN is for sale there.
    Can I help?
  • wendyf_3
    wendyf_3 Posts: 159 Forumite
    PF's my sister so unlucky once again. Will keep looking!
  • balsingh
    balsingh Posts: 1,494 Forumite
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    pingu wrote:
    it wasn't you who bought 5INGH MR 5INGH OR DR 5INGH was it:D

    I wish .... if only I had known at the time!!!

    My dad does have a plate with SIKH in it (S1 KH*) ;)
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  • zappahey
    zappahey Posts: 2,252 Forumite
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    30 quid lets you change your name by deed poll, then you can match any plate :)
    What goes around - comes around
  • JBsplit
    JBsplit Posts: 153 Forumite
    this is the best site imho.

    http://www.newreg.co.uk
  • rdwarr
    rdwarr Posts: 6,159 Forumite
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    JBsplit wrote:
    this is the best site imho.

    http://www.newreg.co.uk
    Hey, they're actually advertising my number plate for sale! It definitely isn't so I'm inclined to disagree with you :)

    Especially as I paid £2k for it and they're after £4195 + VAT and fees.
    Can I help?
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