Archive for December, 2009

Sentimental Number Plates

Thursday, December 24th, 2009

Number plates mean a lot of things to a lot of people. The very idea of a number plate that has a story or sentimental value to no-one else but the owner makes it a highly cherished thing. They become valuable to the owner and become cherished number plates.

Cherished number plates are sourced from various places such as relatives or friends. Perhaps mother has given her son a plate for his twenty first birthday for example, and he retains it for years to come because it is very special to him. A friend may give their best friend a number plate with their initials in it.

The actor Same Kane, of Coronation Street and Brookside fame, bought his wife, former glamour model, Linda Lusardi a personalised number plate LU54 RDY (this was as close to LUSA RDI as was possible as there is no ‘RDI’ variation on this registration sequence). Of all the number plates that she could have been given LU54 RDY is probably the most relevant, individual and special.

People like to find registration marks that represent their name, or one that says something about them, perhaps their job, or hobby or other interest. Combinations of both letters and numbers that represent initials and dates of birth are becoming increasingly popular.

However, when it comes to the ultimate in registration status symbols, it is the number 1’s which must be considered the ultimate cherished number plates. At Platinum Plates, we can quickly transfer personalised number plates directly to any vehicle.

The Registration Game

Tuesday, December 22nd, 2009

If ever there’s been a time to choose personalised number plates, or private number plates, it’s now. There are more cars on the road now than ever before and everyone wants to stand out from the crowd. Rather than add fluffy dice or a large spoiler that may potentially “spoil” the look of the car, more and more people are choosing to display personalised number plates of their choice.

There are a few different types of registrations available.

- Current style registrations – consists of two letters, a two-figure age identifier, a space and then finally three letters – AB51 ABC

- Prefix registrations – those that contain the year identifier at the beginning of a registration. They consist of a letter, one to three numbers, a space and then finally three letters – A123 ABC

- Suffix registrations – those that contain the year identifier at the end of a registration. They consist of three letters, a space, one to three numbers, and then finally one letter – ABC 123A

- Dateless registrations – do not contain a year identifier and can consist of a number combination followed by a letter combination and vice versa. There is a space between the number and the group of letters – 1 ABC or ABC 1

The DVLA in Swansea hold auctions regularly throughout the year, where previously unreleased registrations are up for sale. We at Platinum Plates can act at all auctions of DVLA number plates on behalf of customers and can secure the dream number plates of their choice.

Make It A Special Christmas

Wednesday, December 16th, 2009

Christmas is fast approaching and, no doubt, there will be many people who are struggling to think of a present to buy for their loved ones. It can be infuriating, yes, but there is a simple solution that can stop you pulling your hair out this festive season.

Buying your loved one personalised number plates is a great gift idea. When you buy personalised number plates for that special person in your life, they are the present that will last for a lifetime. You can express an awful lot of feeling through personalised number plates. You can create a number plate that is styled in the fashion of your lover’s pet name to make it a truly personal gift, or maybe it is for a successful family member. You could highlight their achievement with personalised number plates to congratulate them and say well done.

Personalised number plates are easy to get hold of and are cost effective. All you need is an idea and a way to express it to the person you are buying it for. Personalised number plates don’t have to be confined to a world of celebrity and royalty. They are affordable for everyone and, what’s more, you can sport them on your own car sooner rather than later. The wait to receive your personalised number plates is short – even shorter if you allow us to attend a number plates auction for you!

At Platinum Plates, we can supply a range of personalised number plates to our customers and help you to create a personalised gift for somebody you love.

The Celebrity Of Registration

Thursday, December 10th, 2009

Showbiz celebrities have always wanted to stand out from the crowd. They do it by various means – singing, dancing, playing sports, the list is endless. You name it, they’ve tried it. Sometime it just isn’t enough to stand on stage or appear on TV and do your thing. Sometimes, it’s necessary to let people know who’s driving around on the streets. That’s one of the reasons celebrities choose to display private number plates.

Personalised number plates bring a whole new dimension to the celebrity world. Imagine driving along when all of a sudden a great big Bentley Mulsanne passes you by with the registration MAG 1C. It’s Paul Daniels in his instantly recognisable car. There may be a few Bentley Mulsanne’s rolling around out there but there is only one with the unique registration that’s MAG 1C, and that’s probably how Paul would describe it; incorporating his timeless catchphrase.

Other examples of celebrity private number plates are sportsman/actor Vinny Jones with his registration “100 VJ”, the boxer Amir Khan “BOX 111G” and hairdresser Nicky Clarke “H4I RDO”.

There’s no doubt that the celebrity world of private number plates has had some influence on the average man. Everyone wants their fifteen minutes of fame. Not everyone will get it, so maybe it’s just as good to accessorise and drive around in that little four-wheeled dream. That’s where we come in; Platinum Plates is a supplier of quality car registration numbers. We can help you realise a small part of celebrity through your very own personalised number plates.

The Latest Must-Have

Tuesday, December 8th, 2009

Personalised number plates are fast becoming a must have for the driver that wants his or her car to stand out from the crowd. If you were to ask yourself how many Ford Mondeos must there be in Britain, or how many Golf GTI’s, Mini Coopers or even Vauxhall Zafiras, you will soon realise that there must be thousands of each of these cars. However, the registration numbers fast become lost and insignificant as even more combinations are created as another couple of thousand cars and their respective registrations are rolled out over the following years.

Now ask yourself, how many cars have the same registration number? None. Private number plates have been around for many years now and the people that possess them cherish them. From the everyday person on the street to the sports personality to the rich and very famous, people like to take a registration number and make it even more special for their special car by having their own individual registration number.

It’s very rare to be able to buy a one-off car. It is possible, however, to buy one-off number plates that are individual to you. Number plates can say so much about you and your lifestyle. Whether it’s for you or as a gift for that someone special, the individuality will last forever. That’s where we come in, Platinum Plates is a supplier of quality number plates. It’s the only true way to make your car individual.