Avoid the number plate rip-off !

The cherished number plate market in the UK has grown to a level where many thousands of cherished number plates are sold each year privately- and many millions are transferred- a market this large has developed some pitfalls and loopholes that could cost you money- here we look at what to avoid when buying selling or transferring personal number plates.

Buying a private number plate

If you are buying a personalised number plate then once you have found the combination you require it's worth checking the marketplace- some personalised number plates are available cheaper from the DVLA directly at dvlaregistrations.co.uk. If you are buying a personal number plate that's not available here then it's worth checking amongst the other car registration number plate dealers as you can find the same registration plates as many dealers with different asking prices- check out our number plate dealer directory.

Be wary of "make your own" combinations as these in most cases are car number plates which are sold on behalf of the DVLA via a DVLA reseller at a premium- you could save money buying car number plates directly from the DVLA.

Selling a private number plate

When the time comes to sell your personal number plate using a personal number plate dealer is the widely accepted route- and they provide a great service. It's worth noting that as private number plate dealers charge a commission for their services you may not get as much for your private plate as you wish and it may also be advertised at a higher price to accommodate the commission. As with selling anything you will generally get more money back for your private plate if you sell it privately via a classified advert. numberplateclassifieds.co.uk - owned by Smashing Plates Ltd is one of the best places to advertise your private number plate on the internet.

If you are unsure about anything when buying or selling a cherished number plate- then please contact us for advice - we are always happy to help.