Big break

Geoff Large, from Nottingham, started his company, GCL Billiards in 2004 and, although he doesn’t actually play himself, he is an expert billiards fitter, working on snooker and pool tables.

Geoff’s company van displays the registration GCL 13 (‘GCL B’, standing for GCL Billiards) while his VW Caravelle bears the very appropriate 147 GL. The letters in that one are obviously his initials and, as any fan will tell you, 147 is the highest break achievable in a game of snooker.

Intrigued by private plates

“I have always been intrigued by personal registrations,” says Geoff, “and I often play spot-the-private-plate with my work colleagues to pass time on the motorways.” Geoff recognises that number plates can be a great investment, as have members of his family. “My daughter has reserved GCL 13 after I have stopped using it,” he says.

Geoff bought GCL 13 in 1988 through an advert in Exchange and Mart, well before the days of the internet. He suspects that the number 13 in the registration may have put a few people off buying it, and may partly explain why it was priced so affordably.

S9 GCL and 147 GL

Geoff’s wife, Carol, has S9 GCL (for Geoff and Carol Large) on her Kia.

“I am delighted to have purchased 147 GL,” says Geoff. “It gives a lift to the Caravelle and is a talking point. It also hides its age.”

www.gclbilliards.com

Many businesses use private number plates for marketing purposes. They are ideal for increasing brand awareness for your business.

Ultimately, buying a private number plate is perfect to make your vehicle stand out on UK roads. Whether you want to make your car more personal or, perhaps, give your business more attention. We’re sure you can find the perfect plate suited for you at Regtransfers.