Help some idiot has smashed my number plate

cazzie_4

I just been to the shops came out and someone had reversed into my vcar and smashed up my front number plate, they had obviously driven off and not even left a note. So angry!!

Does anyone know where I could get a new number plate / cheapest etc.

Thanks

Tallymanjohn

It's a pain getting replacement plates now as you need to provide your log book to confirm ownership & there are fewer places authorised to make them. Halfords & any main dealer can do them - no idea of cost though. I recently had a rear plate made in the local (Leicester) market for £10 - I wanted my name under the reg as it's a private plate & the stallholder said that as it was technically illegal to display anything other than the maker's details he didn't need the log book! Ain't UK law wierd!

rdwarr

Tallymanjohn wrote:

... I wanted my name under the reg as it's a private plate ...

I wouldn't do that. If somebody takes a dislike to your driving they can find out where you live and key your car or something.

cazzie_4

Oh I dont want my name on it I just need to replace the front one.

HerbalDave

Hi Cazzie!
You will need:
1. your V5 registration document (log book)
2. Proof of address
3. and something that proves that you are the person you claim to be. (Passport, Works ID, - anything with your photo and name)

Thats the cr*p out of the way.
Now, the cheapest way is to contact your local motor factor. Basic number plates should cost you around £8 - £10 per plate, anything less and you have a good deal.

Hope this helps

DB

highguyuk

Sorry to over rule people, but you don't need it all. Ok, legally you do but in practice you don't.

Have a look on eBay, cheapest place by miles for plates! Check feedback, and have a look at lots of auctions for the cheapest price. No hassle with V5 etc at the shop, and much cheaper!

malky39

Tallymanjohn wrote:

It's a pain getting replacement plates now as you need to provide your log book to confirm ownership

I do not see how this is a pain. Think about it would you rather this happened or rather that anyone could just go an get a copy of you number plate and stick it on there car. And come on how much hassle is picking up a piece of paper before going to get you new plate

GabbaGabbaHey

malky39 wrote:

I do not see how this is a pain. Think about it would you rather this happened or rather that anyone could just go an get a copy of you number plate and stick it on there car.

If only it was as straightforward as that. The reality is that anybody can go and get a copy of your number plate.

This is just another spurious so-called "security" mechanism which has no effect whatsoever on the bad guys (who will buy a set of plates on eBay, or at a market stall, or wherever), but places an additional and unnecessary burden on the legitimate motorist.

tomstickland

Go to local paint/panel suppliers. Most will do plates for £6-7 and just put a "not for road use" sticker on, which you then peel off.

Cumbrian_Male

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cazzie_4

thanks for advice everyone I went to halfords and got a new one and some sticky things to stick it on as they were too busy to do it.

total £15 - for another person bad driving.