Replacement Number Plate for Infiniti
Infiniti stopped selling new cars in the UK in spring 2020, after Nissan announced in March 2019 that the brand would withdraw from Western Europe entirely. If you own a Q30, QX30, Q50, Q60 or QX70, this page is written for you: a working guide to getting a correctly specified, road legal replacement number plate for a car the manufacturer no longer actively supports on UK soil.
Does Infiniti Still Sell Cars in the UK? What Owners Need to Know
No. Nissan, which owned the Infiniti brand, confirmed in March 2019 that Infiniti would cease all sales and marketing operations across Western Europe from early 2020, closing its remaining UK dealer network by that spring. The stated reason was a global restructuring refocusing the brand on North America and China, rather than any single UK failure, though Infiniti never built the volume here that BMW, Audi or Lexus achieved across roughly a decade on sale.
For an existing owner, that means no showroom to walk into and no current range being marketed, with aftersales handled through a scaled-back structure rather than a full dealer network. Two models, the Q30 and QX30, were actually built at Nissan's Sunderland plant, an odd footnote given the brand's own UK retail presence didn't last much longer. None of that changes your legal position on the road: a car registered before the withdrawal is still taxed, MOT'd and driven as before, and it still needs number plates meeting the same rules as any other UK vehicle, regardless of whether the badge on the bonnet belongs to a brand still trading here.
Which Infiniti Models Need a Replacement Number Plate in the UK?
The models actually sold new in the UK before the 2020 exit were the Q30 hatchback, the QX30 crossover, the Q50 saloon, the Q60 coupe, and the QX70 SUV (badged FX in earlier years). All are now used-market-only cars here. If your Infiniti is one of these five, this page is written for you. We haven't seen convincing evidence that the larger QX80 was ever sold new through official UK channels in right hand drive, so we won't pretend it was; if you own one, the same plate rules apply, but its route here is almost certainly grey import rather than UK dealer new.
For all five core models, the plate itself is a fixed physical size regardless of which one you drive. We manufacture to a single 520mm x 111mm size for both front and rear, in exactly seven finishes, whether you're replacing a plate on a compact Q30 or a wide-bodied QX70. There's no separate Infiniti sizing to worry about, which removes one variable from an already unusual ownership position.
Which Number Plate Finish Suits an Infiniti? (Model by Model)
Because Infiniti's UK range spanned a compact hatchback, a family crossover, a sports saloon, a two-door coupe and a big SUV, one blanket recommendation doesn't serve every owner honestly. The table below sets out what we'd actually suggest for each model and, just as importantly, who each finish is wrong for.
| Model | Recommended finish | Why it suits the car | Who it's wrong for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Infiniti Q30 | 4D Plates (3mm) | The Q30's body is defined by sharp, angular crease lines. A crisp 3mm acrylic character adds shadow and depth without fighting that surfacing, keeping it looking like a smart daily hatchback. | Anyone chasing maximum show impact. The Q30 is compact and understated, and a thick 5D Gel character can look oversized against its proportions. |
| Infiniti QX30 | 3D Gel Number Plates | A family crossover on the Q30 platform, pitched as practical rather than sporty. A glossy 3D Gel finish adds a subtle lift over a flat Standard plate without overstating the car. | Owners wanting a deliberately bold plate. The QX30's raised ride height and softer styling suit restraint, not a statement finish. |
| Infiniti Q50 | 4D Plates (5mm) | Infiniti's biggest UK seller: a proper executive saloon with a long bonnet and a distinctive crescent-cut light signature. Extra-thick 5mm acrylic reads well against that longer body. | Anyone wanting a completely factory, unmodified look. A Standard plate is the honest answer there, not a 4D upgrade. |
| Infiniti Q60 | 5D Gel Plates (5mm) | The most style-led Infiniti sold in the UK, with pronounced haunches and a wide rear track built to be looked at. Our flagship domed gel finish suits that design brief rather than fighting it. | Buyers on a tight budget, or anyone who finds high shine too showy. A 4D Gel plate gets most of the lift at a lower price. |
| Infiniti QX70 / FX | 4D Gel Plates (3mm) | A swept, coupe-like SUV roofline and muscular haunches, already a dramatic design when new. Glossy 4D Gel complements that without competing with the car's own lines. | Owners wanting the plate as unobtrusive as possible. Given how loud the QX70 already is, Standard or 3D Gel is a genuinely valid, less-is-more choice. |
None of this is about one finish being objectively "better" than another. It's about matching plate depth and gloss to the design language of the specific car sitting on your driveway, which is a judgement call, not a fixed rule. If you're still torn between two finishes on the same car, our own comparison of 3D versus 4D number plates goes into more depth on how the two actually differ in the metal.
Infiniti Number Plate Sizes and the BS AU 145e Rules, Explained
Every plate we build, for an Infiniti or any other car, follows the same published BS AU 145e specification: 79mm character height, 50mm character width (apart from the figures 1 and I, which are narrower by design), a 14mm stroke width, 11mm spacing between characters, an 11mm margin around the plate edge, and a 33mm gap before the age identifier group. The background is solid retroreflective white on the front and yellow on the rear, with characters in solid black only, no tinting, shadowing or colour gradient permitted.
On a car like the Q60 or QX70, where the rear panel is wide and already carries strong horizontal creases, correct spacing matters more than on a plainer design, since a crowded or stretched plate looks obviously wrong against a deliberately styled rear end. On the more compact Q30, tight, accurate spacing keeps the plate legible without looking oversized in a smaller recess. None of the seven finishes change these dimensions: a 5D Gel character is built to the same 79mm height and 50mm width as a Standard one, the difference is material thickness and finish, not the underlying spec.
Who Shouldn't Buy 4D or Gel Number Plates for Their Infiniti
It's worth being direct rather than assuming every reader wants an upgrade. If your priority is keeping a used Q30, QX30, Q50, Q60 or QX70 legal and presentable at the lowest cost, a Standard plate at £25 does exactly that. If you're planning to sell within the next year or two, a subtle finish often suits better than a striking one, since some buyers specifically prefer a factory-standard look on a used car. And if your Infiniti sees regular towing, off-road use, or contact with kerbs and low bollards (more likely on the QX30 and QX70), a thicker gel finish has slightly more surface to catch and chip than a flat Standard plate, worth weighing against how much the visual lift matters to you.
Two Real Infiniti Owner Scenarios: Replacing a Plate on an Orphaned Brand
The first is a QX30 owner whose rear plate has faded and cracked after years on a gravel drive that throws up stone chips. They've looked for a local Infiniti dealer and found the nearest genuine option a long way off, since the UK network shrank to almost nothing after 2020. They don't need a dealer for this. A replacement plate has to meet BS AU 145e and DVLA display rules, not a manufacturer's parts catalogue, so any supplier building to the correct spec and using the registration exactly as it appears on the V5C can produce a legal, correctly fitting plate with no involvement from Infiniti as a brand at all.
The second is a Q60 owner who bought the car specifically because it stood out from another 3 Series or A5 on the same road, and wants the plate to match that intent without straying into anything read as tampering with legibility. The answer isn't a novelty font or unusual layout, both of which risk an MOT failure, it's a genuinely premium, road legal finish such as 5D Gel that adds shine and depth while keeping every character solid black, correctly spaced and fully legible to eye and camera alike. That's the difference between a plate chosen deliberately and one that looks like it's dodging the rules.
How to Fit a Number Plate on an Infiniti Q30 or Q50
Fitting is straightforward on both models and needs no specialist Infiniti tools. Remove the old plate carefully, noting the fixing points and screw size originally used, since a mismatched fixing can leave a plate sitting proud or crooked. Clean the recess before offering up the new plate, check it sits flush and square with no gap that could let it rattle loose, and torque fixings snugly rather than overtightening into the plastic bumper trim many Q30 and Q50 front panels use around the plate area. Our full fitting guide covers the process in more detail, and the government's guidance on displaying number plates sets out the legal display requirements, including that the registration must be clearly visible and not obscured by a frame, tow bar or badge.
How to Clean and Care for Number Plates on an Infiniti
Regular cleaning matters more for legibility and longevity than most owners assume, and the advice is the same across all seven finishes. Use a normal car shampoo or mild soap solution with a soft cloth, rinse thoroughly, and avoid anything abrasive. The most common mistake is a stiff-bristled brush or a pressure washer held too close on a raised gel or acrylic character, which can lift the edge of a raised finish over time. A second is letting road grime and salt sit for weeks over a UK winter, particularly on QX30 and QX70 owners running their cars as everyday family transport, since caked-on dirt across the character strokes is a frequent reason an otherwise legal plate fails an ANPR read. A third, specific to an orphaned brand, is putting off replacing a cracked or delaminating plate because there's no obvious "official" place to go, when any correctly specified BS AU 145e plate solves the problem regardless of brand. Our guide to cleaning and maintaining number plates properly covers the full routine, and our piece on the top mistakes people make when ordering number plates is worth reading before you order, since several apply just as much to an Infiniti as any other car.
Infiniti Number Plates: Our Verdict
Infiniti's UK exit doesn't change what your car needs from a number plate, it just changes where you go to get it. For everyday, budget-conscious replacement across any of the five core UK-sold models, a Standard plate does the job properly and legally. If you want your Q30 or QX30 to look sharper without overstating a practical car, 4D 3mm or 3D Gel is the sensible upgrade. If you're keeping a Q50 or Q60 because it isn't the obvious executive saloon or coupe choice, 4D 5mm through to 5D Gel rewards that without risking legibility or compliance. Use our plate builder to enter your registration exactly as it appears on your V5C, and if you're unsure which finish suits your model, our contact page is there for a straight answer before you order.
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Infiniti Number Plates: Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Is Infiniti still available to buy new in the UK?
No. Infiniti withdrew from sale in the UK and Western Europe from early 2020, following Nissan's March 2019 restructuring announcement. There is no current new range being sold here.
Q: Which Infiniti models were actually sold new in the UK?
The Q30, QX30, Q50, Q60 and QX70 (formerly badged FX) were sold through official UK dealers before the 2020 exit. The Q30 and QX30 were built at Nissan's Sunderland plant.
Q: Can I still get a legal replacement number plate for my Infiniti?
Yes. A replacement plate must meet the same BS AU 145e specification and DVLA display rules as any other UK vehicle. It doesn't need to come from Infiniti, and the brand's UK withdrawal has no bearing on your right to a correctly made replacement.
Q: Do 4D or gel number plates cost more than Standard plates for an Infiniti?
Yes, and the difference is the same across every vehicle we supply. Standard is £25, 3D Gel and 4D (3mm) are both £38, 4D (5mm) is £50, 4D Gel (3mm) is £54, 5D Gel (5mm) is £64, and Black Diamond is £60 at its introductory price, usually £75.
Q: Are 4D or 5D Gel number plates road legal on an Infiniti?
Yes, provided the character size, spacing, colour and reflective background meet BS AU 145e, which is how we manufacture every finish we offer.
Q: Is there a specific plate size for Infiniti cars?
No. We manufacture one size, 520mm x 111mm, for front and rear, across the whole Infiniti range and every other car we supply.
Q: Will Infiniti servicing or warranty support affect my number plate?
No. Number plates aren't part of a manufacturer's servicing or warranty arrangements, whatever the current state of Infiniti's UK aftersales support.
Q: Where can I find genuine Infiniti parts now the brand has left the UK?
That's outside what we advise on directly, since we supply number plates rather than mechanical or trim parts. For the plate itself, any correctly specified BS AU 145e plate is a full, legal replacement regardless of brand support elsewhere.
