Decent number plate supplier?

Will · 9 Sep 2009 at 21:09

Am picking up a new car (well used, but new to me!) car next monday, and the number plates on the thing look a bit of a mess due to the relatively large and obvious block of text with the dealers details along the bottom of the plate.

I am aware of the rules regarding the need to have the plate suppliers details on the bottom of the plates, but something more discreet than whats already on the car would be nice!

Road legal and capable of passing the MOT is a must - Not after anything too fancy, no borders or stupid logos, just some nice plain plates with an EU logo and maybe 3d text.

[TW]Fox · 9 Sep 2009 at 21:31

Local main dealer. Usually smart and reasonably professional looking plates.

lukechad · 9 Sep 2009 at 22:10

As far as I know as long as the plate manufacturers name and postcode is readable then they are legal.

I dont think not having them on is an MOT failure either. Is it?

Fr0dders · 9 Sep 2009 at 22:16

want chav plates ?

www.demonplates.com

<< bad boi for life.

But been as you dont want want fancy borders etc.. try your local motor spares place or your local dealer. Even halfords do them.

[TW]Fox · 9 Sep 2009 at 22:22

That reminds me, what went through your mind when you ordered your plates MrLOL? They are beyond terrible. I mean what on earth is a Courney Sport Vectra and why is it on your numberplate beneath carbon effect 3d letters?

Muffin` · 9 Sep 2009 at 22:25

[TW]Fox;14851043 said:
That reminds me, what went through your mind when you ordered your plates MrLOL? They are beyond terrible. I mean what on earth is a Courney Sport Vectra and why is it on your numberplate beneath carbon effect 3d letters?

http://www.pievscake.com/images/potd_pi-pie.jpg

http://www.bobleroi.co.uk/ScrapBook/Tower_4/Key.jpg

No hotlinking

Fr0dders · 9 Sep 2009 at 22:29

[TW]Fox;14851043 said:
That reminds me, what went through your mind when you ordered your plates MrLOL? They are beyond terrible. I mean what on earth is a Courney Sport Vectra and why is it on your numberplate beneath carbon effect 3d letters?

lol was wondering how long it would be before i got comments. Courtenay Sport are the company that did the remap.

And i like my carbon 3d letters so they're staying

[TW]Fox · 9 Sep 2009 at 22:36

I think I might put POWERBULBS DIRECT on mine as they are the company that supplied the visionplus bulbs I put in the high beam place.

Lumeycom · 9 Sep 2009 at 22:54

what about Fap over 5 speed wipers? :E

Fr0dders · 9 Sep 2009 at 22:56

[TW]Fox;14851144 said:
I think I might put POWERBULBS DIRECT on mine as they are the company that supplied the visionplus bulbs I put in the high beam place.

there wont be room for that and your rolling advert for your favourite local BMW dealer as well

[TW]Fox · 9 Sep 2009 at 23:07

Lumeycom said:
what about Fap over 5 speed wipers? :E

Eh?

Leeum · 9 Sep 2009 at 23:45

Halfords will do you a decent set of 'clean' plates - the logo and post code at the bottom is barely noticeable - it's in a similar colour to the background. Will cost about £20 though. :/

ste2005 · 10 Sep 2009 at 00:04

get down to your local motor factors, mines charging £5 ish per plate, these are legal. All you need is your log book and license, i think

The Edge · 10 Sep 2009 at 07:18

There are a number of suppliers on ebay.

stoofa · 10 Sep 2009 at 08:01

I know some people hate them - but Halfords.
So OK, not the cheapest, but usually convenient.
They do their postcode and dealer information in silver, so on the yellow background you honestly can hardly see it.

Got a set from them on my car from when I added the personalised plate.

Berger · 10 Sep 2009 at 08:05

Halfords plates are expensive especially if you start adding things on like the EU logo.

Think a basic plate is £14.95, so that's £30 for a pair..... I have used them in the past, were a bit cheaper back then and they were good plates though, didn't fade or peel/get that black stuff behind them like some do.

Phil W · 10 Sep 2009 at 08:36

No 1 Show Plates - £16 delivered (pair).

Tomsk · 10 Sep 2009 at 08:48

Phil W said:
No 1 Show Plates - £16 delivered (pair).

I've just had a front plate done by this company.
Plate is plain white and the only other obvious information on it is the BS certification. I haven't even noticed if they've put their own name and postcode on it.