What is my numberplate worth?

Valuing numberplates is a tricky business. Numberplates are all unique and have different meaning to different potential buyers.

In addition to this the "quality" of the plate- whether it reads a word or is short and dateless play a large part. Generally the shorter the plate the higher the price- number 1 plates are the best example of this at work.

Word or name numberplates- superb examples such as DAV1D can fetch big money- hundreds of thousands of pounds; but even a prefix style plate such as D4VYD or a similar "look a like" plate would have an increased value as an alternative number where DAV1D cannot be obtained or afforded.

Irish numberplates with the exception of VIP1 and BIG1 tend to be the cheapest numberplates- often used as "cover" plates to cover the age of a vehicle.

The numberplate market- much like the housing market- largely dictates prices- with previous numberplate sales giving an indication of market sentiment and the potential value of similar plates.

Selling numberplates is all about finding the right buyer- H4GRO could have little or no value to most but if your surname of first name is HAGRO then suddenly the potential value of this plate is increased- it's all about meaning and relevance.

When trying to decide what your plate is worth- you need to consider the following:

What is the meaning / significance of plate?
Does it spell a word?
Is it a short + neat combination?

To obtain a current market appraisal of your numberplate for just £5- please visit the smashing-plates website.

See also..

How do I sell my numberplate?

Can I sell my numberplate?