My Bucket List / Personal Goals
Buy A Personal Number Plate
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What it is
A personalised number plate is a fun way to make a car your own.
How to do it
Buy through the DVLA or a dealer.
Top tip
Check the plate's rules before buying.
My experience
In the UK it is possible to personalise your car number plate instead of just having whatever the showroom gives you.
There are a few reasons why you may want to do this, highlighted below;
You can disguise your cars age – if you have an older car a different plate can make it appear ageless
It is a good investment – the values are actually increasing
It’s a unique accessory – only one of each number plate can exist
Self-expression – plates can be anything so you can express yourself however you want (within reason – the DVLA do have some plates they don’t allow)
You shouldn’t forget your car registration! – ever been at a pay machine and asked for your reg number and you have to run back to your car to check?
Personally, I liked the idea when I had an Audi RS4, and the plate RS04 DAN was available. I didn’t buy it, and then someone else snapped it up so when I next have a car long term, I will definitely be buying one!
What plate would you have, and on what car?