Whether custom plates are worth it depends on what you want from them. Initials, a tidier look and resale value all count, but a profit when you sell is never guaranteed.
Every September a wave of new cars arrives on the latest plate. Picking up a 75 reg is a good moment to choose plates that suit the car before you fit them.
Look at the font first, then the spacing, the colours and the supplier details. Get any of them wrong and you risk a fine, an MOT fail or a roadside stop.
Plate come off or cracked? Check the other one is still secure, order an exact match with your ID and proof of ownership, and avoid driving until it arrives.
Depth doesn't decide whether a plate is legal, BS AU 145e does. It covers Charles Wright lettering, 79mm characters, spacing, colours and reflectivity
Do you need ID to buy a plate, will a gel plate survive frost, and can you send one back? Ten questions our team hears most, answered in a few lines each.
Can a plate go in the window, or be tinted? Seven short answers cover that, plus whether 3D gel is legal and if you can space your reg however you like.
Are short plates legal? What about hex plates? Five more questions answered, including spacing your reg your own way, penalty points and tinted covers.
A 3D gel plate is legal when it has black characters, a reflective backing, the right font and spacing, and meets BS AU 145e. The post also sets it against 4D.
Can you make your own plate, show one in the window, or buy any reg you like? Five April questions answered, including which plates the DVLA blocks.
The release of the ‘25’ registration plates marks an exciting time for car owners looking to refresh their vehicles.
With the release of the new ‘25’ registration plates, there’s no better time to upgrade your vehicle’s look with a stylish 3D gel number plate.
If you’re treating yourself to a brand-new car in 2025, there’s no better way to complete the look than with a sleek, custom number plate. The latest plate release
Buying custom plates? This covers how 3D gel, 4D and 4D gel differ, which rules keep each one legal, and the steps to design and order yours online
In recent years, custom number plates have gained immense popularity among vehicle owners looking to add a personal touch to their cars.
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