Number plates

Astraeus · Apr 26th, 2018, 19:47

Evening all.

I am after a GB flagged number plate to replace my standard rear number plate in advance of a trip to Europe.

Does anyone have any recommendations for a good, reasonably priced supplier please?

A.

Marty Dolomite · Apr 26th, 2018, 19:54

You have to have GB on it not just a flag. you can buy the stickers that fit on the plate from car shop for a couple of quid, that way you can remove it later.

Most car shops that make plates will do a flagged one.

ITSv40 · Apr 26th, 2018, 19:57

I use http://www.platesforcars.co.uk/ they are based in Dublin and will do custom plates to your design and road legal. I have a set of plates on my V40 that are three years old in daily use and still as good as the day I put them on the car.

kenny · Apr 26th, 2018, 20:56

I just order them off eBay these days. You get them delivered to the door in a couple of days, fully road legal with or without a GB sticker. no filling out forms or taking ID and loads of questions for less than £7 each.

NigelDay · Apr 26th, 2018, 23:02

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Originally Posted by ITSv40

I use http://www.platesforcars.co.uk/ they are based in Dublin and will do custom plates to your design and road legal. I have a set of plates on my V40 that are three years old in daily use and still as good as the day I put them on the car.

I found these a few years back. As they are in Dublin, you avoid all the 'tedious' DVLA checks which a UK supplier is obliged to do before you can buy the plates. I'm surprised the DVLA have not realised this is a very easy work-around for criminals to get 'dodgy plates'. How they stop it is another matter.

green van man · Apr 27th, 2018, 06:34

V5 and driving licence, show them, numbers recorded in the big book and plates made.

I do cheat, I have them made through a garage at Llangwrofan. If plod wants to check them they are welcome.

Paul.

Peter86 · Apr 27th, 2018, 16:36

Motor factors, trailer places, graphic companies. Phone a few and get prices. One place near me last time I asked was £25 a plate yet a car audio place did them for £15 with a GB sticker on them. Shop round is the best bet. Don't forget a road legal plate must have supplier name and code on them at the bottom. I've heard of people getting stopped for not having this.

eternal optimist · Apr 27th, 2018, 19:57

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Originally Posted by Peter86

Don't forget a road legal plate must have supplier name and code on them at the bottom. I've heard of people getting stopped for not having this.

That's not a strict requirement - only for plates made after a certain date (which I can't recall or be bothered to Google!)

Montana · Apr 27th, 2018, 21:43

ebay for me, sort by lowest price first and take your pick

No ID/V5 needed

NigelDay · Apr 27th, 2018, 22:21

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Originally Posted by Peter86

Don't forget a road legal plate must have supplier name and code on them at the bottom. I've heard of people getting stopped for not having this.

So the Irish plates off eBay may be illegal ?

Apr 26th, 2018, 19:47	#1
Astraeus New Member Last Online: Mar 20th, 2023 09:09 Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Sheffield	Number plates Evening all. I am after a GB flagged number plate to replace my standard rear number plate in advance of a trip to Europe. Does anyone have any recommendations for a good, reasonably priced supplier please? A.

Apr 26th, 2018, 19:57	#3
ITSv40 VOC Member Last Online: Today 08:10 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Northampton	I use http://www.platesforcars.co.uk/ they are based in Dublin and will do custom plates to your design and road legal. I have a set of plates on my V40 that are three years old in daily use and still as good as the day I put them on the car. __________________ 2001 V40 2.0lt Sport lux - Daily Driver. 174k miles. 2003 C70 2.4 GT Convertible - Garage Queen. 65k miles. http://www.neptuno6benagil.com

Apr 27th, 2018, 16:36	#7
Peter86 Pete Last Online: Jul 4th, 2021 22:21 Join Date: May 2013 Location: North West	Motor factors, trailer places, graphic companies. Phone a few and get prices. One place near me last time I asked was £25 a plate yet a car audio place did them for £15 with a GB sticker on them. Shop round is the best bet. Don't forget a road legal plate must have supplier name and code on them at the bottom. I've heard of people getting stopped for not having this. __________________ 2003 V70 D5 [163] SE - Sold at 188,000 miles. 2011 V70 D5 [215] Rdesign - currently owned.

Apr 27th, 2018, 21:43	#9
Montana Master Member Last Online: Yesterday 19:47 Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Accrington	ebay for me, sort by lowest price first and take your pick No ID/V5 needed __________________ 2007 XC70 SE Lux D5 https://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showthread.php?t=305815 Previous: 2006 XC90 D5 , 2008 V50 2.0D

Apr 26th, 2018, 19:54	#2
Marty Dolomite Premier Member Last Online: Apr 4th, 2024 14:44 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Southampton	You have to have GB on it not just a flag. you can buy the stickers that fit on the plate from car shop for a couple of quid, that way you can remove it later. Most car shops that make plates will do a flagged one.

Apr 26th, 2018, 20:56	#4
kenny Master Member Last Online: Dec 16th, 2020 20:33 Join Date: May 2009 Location: kirknewton	I just order them off eBay these days. You get them delivered to the door in a couple of days, fully road legal with or without a GB sticker. no filling out forms or taking ID and loads of questions for less than £7 each.

Apr 27th, 2018, 06:34	#6
green van man Premier Member Last Online: Apr 11th, 2024 09:21 Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Ffos y Ffin	V5 and driving licence, show them, numbers recorded in the big book and plates made. I do cheat, I have them made through a garage at Llangwrofan. If plod wants to check them they are welcome. Paul.

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