Private Number Plate Latest News
NEWS
Keep up to date with the latest news and stories within the personalised number plate world.
Latest News
Shock £195 DVLA letter coming for tens of thousands of drivers12-Mar-2025
Research suggest many drivers who will be impact are unaware of the changes
Drivers issued 'extensive' list of medical conditions that could spark £1,000 fine01-Mar-2025
Motorists have been presented with a comprehensive list of health issues that might lead to a £1,000 penalty from the DVLA.
Six new driving laws and road changes coming in March 202501-Mar-2025
The third month of the year brings with it a raft of changes for motorists, road users and drivers to ensure they are up-to-date with and in-the-know about.
Major number plate rules change from tomorrow with hundreds of designs banned28-Feb-2025
Hundreds of number plate designs are set to be axed from tomorrow as part of a twice-per-year DVLA cull of new phrases.
The new DVLA rules coming into force for drivers this week27-Feb-2025
New rules are set to come in force for UK drivers this week
DVLA bans more than 140,000 drivers from UK roads 26-Feb-2025
The DVLA has banned more than 140,000 people from UK roads, new figures show, as the worst hotspots for bad drivers are revealed. The equivalent to one in every 374 drivers is currently disqualified from driving, data from temporary insurance experts at Dayinsure has shown. This is up 15 per cent from the same time last year. There are now 140,792 drivers banned from the roads, out of 52.7 million people with either a full or provisional license, according to DVLA figures.
MP demands Clampdown on Ghost plates26-Feb-2025
The fine for a dodgy number plate is £100 while the penalty for speeding is £100 plus three penalty points.
Almost two thirds of car TikToks are misleading, Auto Trader reveals25-Feb-2025
Almost two thirds of car TikToks are misleading, Auto Trader reveals Auto Trader has analysed TikTok videos to determine whether the information they provide is recommended to drivers 59% of car-related videos on TikTok should be met with caution 81% of car cleaning hack videos on TikTok might cause damage to your vehicle 90% of car repair TikTok videos should not be attempted by inexperienced mechanics
DVLA loophole means drivers of certain cars can avoid upcoming tax hike25-Feb-2025
Drivers with a certain vehicle type could save nearly £200 and get an extra year of free tax by following this loophole ahead of the April hike.
Help someone has cloned my plate19-Feb-2025
'Somebody is racking up fines with my number plate and I know exactly who it is'
AMAZON BANS NUMBER PLATES18-Feb-2025
Online retailer Amazon is banning the sale of car number plates on its platform after a BBC London investigation exposed they were being illegally supplied. The BBC found seven companies on the platform were selling plates without checking customers' documents and establishing their legal entitlement to the plate.
Rare single-letter number plate sells for £1.45MILLION18-Feb-2025
The number plate, which just has the letter 'S' on it, was one of 49 number plates up for grabs at the annual Lunar New Year auction held by the city state's Transport Department today.
Thousands hit by fines from cloned car plates18-Feb-2025
A BBC investigation has uncovered a sharp rise in penalty charge notices (PCN) cancelled due to car cloning, with the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) saying it is working with the National Police Chiefs' Council and other government departments to improve identification and enforcement of number-plate crime.
UK NUMBER PLATE AREA CODE12-Feb-2025
Most people know that a vehicle’s number plate will tell you when a car was first registered – but fewer people realise that a number plate can actually tell you where a car was registered too.
PLATEHUNTER FEATURE ON BBC RADIO 503-Feb-2025
Radio 4 and Radio 5 interviews to discuss why so many of us choose to go personal
Platehunter on BBC Radio 429-Jan-2025
Sales Manager Mark Reynolds talking all things Number Plates on Radio 4
Private Number plates BANNED by DVLA!!!19-Jan-2025
The DVLA has released a list of car number plates that have been banned for being too offensive #PrivateNumberPlates #PrivateReg
Football Fans cherished 'plate is offensive' say DVLA19-Jan-2025
Their number plate had been withdrawn as it is 'potentially offensive' and could be read as a racial slur.
Can I buy a Number Plate on Finance?21-Jul-2024
It’s great being able to spread the cost when you buy, but you always need to do your research on finance. We’ve gathered the most frequently asked questions, from how it works to how much it costs, to give you peace of mind about Newpay.
New 'P' Registration Plates Release - April 201601-Apr-2016
The launch of new 'P' registration plates is coming this April directly from the DVLA. Here's all you need to know about their launch!
DVLA Number Plates: Online Systems17-Mar-2016
DVLA have now introduced online systems that can help you assign, transfer & retain a cherished number plate. No silly forms or confusing paperwork!
2016 DVLA Auction: Over £1m Raised03-Mar-2016
The 2016 DVLA number plate auction was held in February and it managed to raise over £1m! Here are the most popular plates sold at this year’s auction.
New VED Road Tax Rules from 201719-Feb-2016
The way your vehicle is taxed is changing next year based on your CO2 emissions. Find out the new VED road tax bands here!
New DVLA System to Retain a Number Plate11-Feb-2016
The new DVLA system makes it easier to retain a number plate, now being able to renew for longer and it being free to add or change details of a nominee!
Things to Know Before Buying a Personalised Number Plate29-Jan-2016
Finding your ideal private plates can be hard, so our guide to buying number plates is here to help; from transferring & buying to vehicle requirements!
The Cheapest Dateless Number Plates in the UK!15-Jan-2016
Find your perfect dateless number plate here from the cheapest supplier in the UK! Our cover plates come in a range of styles to personalise your car.
5 Great Ways to Customise Your Car22-Dec-2015
Have you ever wanted to customise your car but not been sure where to start? Read our tips on customising your vehicle with cheap plates, rims and tints!
A Guide into the History of UK Number Plates11-Dec-2015
Did you know about the history of UK number plates? Find out the first ever registration plates that were used in the UK and how they are used now!
Do Private Number Plates Go Up in Value?20-Nov-2015
Have you ever wondered why private number plates go up in value, and also how quickly?
The World's Most Expensive Private Number Plates06-Nov-2015
There’s no doubting that number plates are one of the most expensive car accessories you can buy. People all over the world are investing money in registration plates to add value to their luxury cars, with businesspeople in the UK and Middle East being huge number plate fans. Registration numbers and plates are a great investment as their value tends to increase with time. Take the number plate 1 SAJ for example – it was bought for £3,300 in the mid-90’s and is now valued at massive £30,000.
Britain's Naughtiest Personalised Number Plates14-Oct-2015
If we told you the DVLA had established a special team to search for rude number plate combinations, would you believe us?
Five Celebrities With Personalised Number Plates08-Oct-2015
While most celebrities try to avoid being spotted in public, some of them are not afraid to show off a little. From their favourite hobbies to their initials, many celebrities have personalised number plates that make their vehicles stand out from the crowd and attract extra attention on the streets. From billionaire entrepreneurs to Hollywood film stars, television show hosts and Olympians, read on to discover five celebrities who’ve made their cars stand out with personalised number plates.
Just how different do Electric Cars drive?28-Jul-2015
In a world of constant reminders of our collective damage to the environment, electric cars have really made an revival appearance since the 1990’s from the economic recession forcing car manufacturers to abandon ‘gas-guzzling’ SUV’s and opt to make more energy-efficient vehicles.
Around the track in the McLaren 675LT28-Jul-2015
If you know McLaren, you’ll know the conversations surrounding new models. Many claim that McLaren sell the same car over and over again, but with the 675LT, it doesn’t seem to be just a slightly more tuned 650S, despite its lack of tail. To look further into the stats and spec, the extra 25BHP hold over the 650S, the tripling in aerodynamic downforce and lowered suspension are only a certain handful of the long, long list.
UK car production rises in May30-Jun-2015
Total UK car production increased by 2.3 percent in May (compared to May 2014) due to a double-digit rise in demand from domestic buyers, according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).
Entering the classic car market 30-Jun-2015
With classic car prices continuing to soar, more and more people may be tempted to enter the classic car market. Last year a Ferrari 250 GTO sold for a record-breaking auction price of 22.7million to an American collector, however, you don’t always have to pay over the odds for a classic car.
Private Plate Sells for £233k21-May-2015
The number plate ‘KR15 HNA’ is now the most expensive modern plate sold by the DVLA, with the winning bid coming in at £233,000 from a London-based businesswoman. This easily broke the previous record of £100,000 for ‘MR51 NGH’, back in 2006.
Paper driving licenses abolished in the UK: what does it mean for you?12-May-2015
There are 46 million of us on British roads, a fair few of whom have always used their paper driving licenses.
The low-down on UK car registration plate laws22-Apr-2015
Did you know that there are strict rules and regulations covering the subject of vehicle registration plates?
Plate Hunter - First class service, really helpful17-Apr-2015
We recently received a wonderful review from one of our happy customers.
DVLA clamp down on number plates that may read “Islam”10-Apr-2015
Bosses at the DVLA have said that personal number plates which include 15LAM combinations could be banned from being sold in a bid not to affect religious sensitivities.
10 hilarious personalised number plates from the movies24-Mar-2015
Film-makers love to include quirky details in their movies for eagle-eyed fans to spot, and personal number plates are a popular example. Here’s our guide to some of the funniest private reg plates you may or may not have noticed on the big screen…
UK town with most personal plates revealed11-Mar-2015
A new survey has revealed that a town in Moray, in north-eastern Scotland, has the highest percentage of motorists with a personalised registration plate in the UK.
New Online System For Private Number Plates07-Dec-2014
Due to the reduction in time, resources and manpower involved, the price of transferring a personalised plate will apparently drop to £80 from the current £105 fee. The DVLA has stated that another system for used cars will be introduced approximately a month after the first, giving drivers the option to transfer plates and also tax their cars at the same time.
Paper Tax Discs - Not long left and 50% of drivers have no idea28-Aug-2014
Tax discs have been displayed in windscreens since 1921 but that’s all about to change on October 1 when Vehicle Excise Duty will only be checked electronically.
How to make number plates work for you as an investment19-Aug-2014
People invest in many different things for many different reasons – you may invest in a business, in shares, maybe in wine or art or hundreds of other items that will gain value over time. You may not, however, have applied the same thinking to your car, and in particular, your car number plates.
How To Protect Your Number Plates (For Free)21-Jul-2014
As enthusiastic motorists, people in the UK can spend endless amounts of money on making sure their vehicles are secure and safe from thieves; alarm systems, garages, wheel locks, hand brake locks, expensive insurance
How to Transfer a Private Number Plate01-Jul-2014
You may have found the perfect private number plate for your car, but how do you go about transferring it from one vehicle to another if it’s already registered to someone else? How about if you want to sell your number plate but aren’t sure how to pass it on to the next owner?
Popularity of Number Plates12-Jun-2014
Private – or personalised – number plates are all the rage. People use them to stand out from the crowd, to promote themselves or their business, or to give as presents to that person who seemingly already has everything
How to buy personalised plates as a present08-May-2014
Buying gifts for family and friends can sometimes get a bit stressful. How do you come up with something new and different every year? How do you think up something that will genuinely surprise them and make them happy? What do you get for the person who has everything?
How to Buy a Personalised Number Plate Online16-Apr-2014
Private number plates – also known as personalised plates and cherished number plates – are becoming more affordable and, therefore, more popular.
How do you go about choosing a personalised plate dealer?07-Apr-2014
So you’ve decided that you want to buy a personalised number plate. You want to stand out from the crowd, you want to promote yourself or your business, or you want to buy a private registration as a present for a loved one.
How to link your love of football to your love of cars07-Apr-2014
Do you love football? Like, really love it? Would ‘obsessed’ be a more accurate word for what you feel about the great game?
DVLA Slammed as a shambles08-Sep-2013
The DVLA in Swansea has been slammed as a shambles over its handling of the transfer of personalised number plates
DVLA personalised license plate sale raises £4m11-Sep-2012
THE DVLA has cashed in on the lucrative personalised number plate market by raising more than £4million in a mega sale.
PRIVATE NUMBER PLATES 03-Jun-2012
Platehunter have become one of the leading companies selling private number plates, personalised number plates and cherished registrations.
British 'Abu Dhabi' number plate could sell for £400,00016-Feb-2012
An auction to sell a British number plate that spells out “Abu Dhabi” has sparked a ferocious bidding war in the UAE
Number's not up for plate on mayor's limo29-Sep-2011
COUNCIL chiefs have ruled out selling the Mayor of Bolton’s private WH1 number plate to help save the town’s libraries.
Address
Platehunter.com is a trading name of Supplied to You Ltd.
Registered in England 08865745. 9 The Foxes, Telford. TF7 4NH.
Platehunter.com is a recognised reseller of DVLA registrations.
Disclaimer: DVLA is a registered trade mark of the Driver & Vehicle Licensing Agency.
Platehunter.com is not affiliated to the DVLA or DVLA Personalised Registrations. Platehunter.com is a recognised reseller of DVLA registrations.
Supplied to you Ltd t/a Platehunter is a credit broker, not a lender and is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FRN 744362). We do not charge you for credit broking services. We will introduce you exclusively to Newpay finance products provided by NewDay Limited.
© 2005 - 2025 Plate Hunter
- Buy a Private Plate
- Buy Cherished Number Plate
- Buy Personalised Number Plate
- Car Number Plate
- Cheap DVLA Plates
- cheap number plates
- Customised Number Plates
- Dateless Number Plates
- DVLA Number Plates
- Personalised Reg Plates
- Private Number Plates
- Reg Transfers
- Registration Plates for Sale
- Registration Plates Personalised