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The world of personal number plates in 2020

The World of Personal Number Plates

That's right, the latest issue of our unique, free magazine is our 50th and 2020 marks our 17th year of publication. It hardly seems possible. Fans of supercars won't want to miss this edition, as we take you on a visit to the UK's most exciting luxury and performance car showroom.

DVLA auction results

DVLA Auction February 2020

The DVLA sales are always a mixed bag with prices very much dependent upon the selection on offer. A fair bit of the interest this time was around Ferrari- themed numbers and the star of the show was 812 GTS which sold for an all-in price of £42,848. If one can afford £300,000 for a drop-top Ferrari 812 GTS then the ultimate plate to make the car truly unique must be an attractive proposition.

Can a private plate melt a heart?

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Sometimes life can’t just be all about private number plates. I know, it comes as a shock, doesn’t it? But even we have to admit that it’s love that makes the world go round, not plastic rectangles bearing semi-random strings of characters.

DVLA Private plate auction in 2019

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2019 yielded a spectacular series of auction results for the UK’s top number plates. In July, DS 1 became the chart-topper, commanding an astonishing £324k. Close on its heels, however, was AJ 1 with a price tag of £315k in June. A trio of top plates was completed in July by IG 1 just behind at £287k.

Green number plates consultation

Electric vehicle displaying PG12 EEN

The UK government published a consultation document on 22nd October 2019.  The Department for Transport is suggesting that "green" vehicles, those using electric and hydrogen fuel technologies, should display green number plates instead of the usual white ones.

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