gbonesteakNeeded a replacement plate for my Dads car. It arrived a couple of days later. Great quality item, would use again.
ManakSwift, easy, friendly and very efficient. Thank you for taking care of my order so well. Cheers.
Jonny FrizzellPlates came really quickly, they are brilliant quality. I would definitely buy from Legal and Show Plates again. 👌🏻
Salman rashid ChowdhuryVery good quality and service is amazing arrived early as well
Gary ForsterSpot on. Quick delivery, good price and posted very quickly.
Mark UnderwoodGreat company i always use for my vehicle’s excellent quality 👌
Wayne GeorgeExcellent price. Outstanding product. Thankyou.
GRAHAM ELMSEasy ordering quick next day delivery package arrived well packed so it would not get damaged quality product well made diamond style
P GlossopReceived my plates today, top quality, easy ordering, prompt delivery, I would highly recommend these guys...10/10...TY
JoshVery prompt in replies and delivery, couldn’t ask for more
Stuart PeekAbsolutely fantastic customer service and extremely happy with the quality of the plates. The Retro 4d style is amazing. Cannot fault a thing and the speed of response to a couple of queries I had was outstanding
Gavin HynesGreat service quick delivery and number plates look great
Tony GregoryShould have received the plates a day before I did. But this wasn't down to them, our wonderful postal service the royal fail. The plates and service itself however. Too quality in both counts. Highly recommend.
Abby DevlinExcellent service from start to finish. My first time ordering a private personalised plate. I ordered a 4D Gel plate and it arrived quickly and pristine condition. I then made another order which was the sticky pads as I forgot to add them to my original order.. however doing this, Ray emailed me to confirm I was only ordering pads (as I forgot to add them previously!) and when I confirmed with Ray, he posted the pads out first class so I was able to get them alongside my plates. Amazing service and even better communication. Highly recommend!
Damian DunneGreat quality plates. Easy and quick order process. Super fast delivery. Highly recommend.
B HOrdered 3D Gel plates. Super easy to use website. Lots of choice regarding style of plate, different flag badges, borders, 3D, 4D etc all included in the price whereas other companies were charging more for these extra options. Fantastic price. Great quality and excellent communication from the company. Ray was so helpful, friendly and super quick to reply to my query. when I contacted them.
Chris PashiOrdered a set of 3d gel plates they arrived well packaged reasonably priced. I ordered the wrong reg initially so the guys offered me a discount when I next order .. Well made and fair price also the website offers so much choice in styles etc… well worth a look.
wayne jonesPlates exactly as described and value for money delivered exactly on time will use this company again
James HarrisSuper fast delivery and high quality 4D plates. Very happy with my them. Thank you.
Paul JasperI had a set of 4d gel plates made by legal & show plates, the quality &service was second to none, fast delivery and the plates look fantastic on my car, would highly recommend these guys 👍
Why choose Legal & Show Plates for your new replacement number plates?
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Excellent Value Road-Legal Number Plates – From just 12.50 each!
British Standard (BS AU 145e) Approved Materials
10+ Years Experience in Manufacturing UK Number Plates
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A genuinely uncontested topic with no existing site or competitor content: explains why raised, high-gloss finishes (4D, 4D Gel, 5D Gel, Black Diamond) can glare or blow out under flash or direct sun, why flatter finishes (Standard, 3D Gel) photograph more reliably, and which finish suits a car-for-sale listing versus a deliberate show or social close-up shot.
Separates two things buyers often confuse: the white-front/yellow-rear background colour, which is fixed by the Road Vehicles (Display of Registration Marks) Regulations 2001 and is not optional, versus the plate finish (Standard through Black Diamond), which BS AU 145e assesses plate by plate with no requirement to match front and rear. Works a real cost example for mixing a cheaper front finish with a premium rear finish, and explains how to actually order this through the builder.
This guide explains how to choose the best number plate finish for a family car based on everyday use, durability and cost. It compares Standard, 3D Gel, 4D, 4D Gel, 5D Gel and Black Diamond plates, covering school runs, supermarket parking, high mileage and second cars. It also explains common mistakes, legal considerations, plate care and which finish makes the most sense for different family car needs.
A practical guide to choosing number plates for classic cars, covering black and silver eligibility, Standard, 3D Gel, 4D, 4D Gel, 5D Gel and Black Diamond finishes, plus options for original classics, modern classics and restomods.
Compare 3mm and 5mm 4D number plates, including their construction, visual depth, price, durability and legal requirements. The guide explains the practical differences between both thicknesses and looks at which option may suit daily drivers, show cars, performance vehicles and other use cases.
Find out how long it takes to get number plates made and delivered in the UK. This guide covers document checks, manufacturing times, same day dispatch, delivery estimates and common causes of delays.