If your car is registered between March 1st and September 1st your number plate will take the third and fourth character from the last two digits of the date. For example, if your cars registered between these months in 2019, the two numerals will be 1 and 9, so anyone can clearly see your cars age.
Can you put a private plate on any age car?
The golden rule of personalised registrations is that you cannot make a vehicle look newer than it is. When purchasing your ideal private plate its important to check that youll be able to use it on your intended vehicle.
Can you put any private plate on any car?
Not quite. That means you cannot put a registration number on your car if it was issued after your car was first registered. For example, if your vehicle was registered in (say) June 2006, you cannot put a personalised number plate on it that has 08 in the middle.
Do I need to tell my insurance if I get a private number plate?
When you are changing the registration on your vehicle - putting your private plate onto the car - youll need to let your insurer know, so they are insuring the correct car on the road, and have a record of the vehicle. If youre worried, give your insurer a call and ask them directly to get a proper answer.
How long does it take to put private plate on car?
Whether your car is registered to another vehicle or held on a Certificate of Entitlement (V750) or Retention Document (V778), it can take as little as five minutes. You are not required to pay a fee to do this, but you must ensure all your documentation is in order.
Do I need to tell my insurance if I put a private plate on my car?
When you are changing the registration on your vehicle - putting your private plate onto the car - youll need to let your insurer know, so they are insuring the correct car on the road, and have a record of the vehicle. If youre worried, give your insurer a call and ask them directly to get a proper answer.
Do you need to tell insurance about private plate?
Your car insurance policy documentation will have the previous registration number displayed. When you buy a private number plate and transfer it to your car, you must inform your car insurance company to enable them to update their records.
How long does it take to remove private number plate?
If you need to perform the removal by post, then you need to allow around 2 weeks for your request to be processed, and then the 4 to 6 weeks for the replacement V5C to arrive. If you have no interest in keeping the registration, then you dont have to do anything and can let the number plate go with the vehicle.
Does it cost more to insure a car with a private plate?
No. You are required by law to display a registration mark on your vehicle. A private number plate should not be considered a vehicle modification and your insurer should not change your premium as a result.
Do you have to wait for v5 to put private plate on?
Youll no longer need to wait for the vehicle registration certificate V5C (log book) to arrive in the post. Downloading the eV948 will allow you to get your number plate made up quicker with your nearest registered number plate supplier (RNPS).
Does changing number plate affect insurance?
Well, the good news is that while it is essential that you declare that you have a new, private number plate to your insurer, in most cases it will not cause your premium to increase.
Are private number plates worth it?
For the thousands of drivers who actually have personalised number plates, they are regarded as a statement of individuality or an investment. To many of the vast majority that dont have one theyre an ostentatious waste of cash.
Do Personalised number plates affect car insurance?
No. You are required by law to display a registration mark on your vehicle. A private number plate should not be considered a vehicle modification and your insurer should not change your premium as a result.
How long do I have to put private plate on car?
You should put your new number plates on the car as quickly as possible once you have received a letter from the DVLA that the transfer of the registration number is complete. You will have a few days grace to have the number plates made up. But dont leave it too long.
Do I need to notify insurance of private plate?
When you are changing the registration on your vehicle - putting your private plate onto the car - youll need to let your insurer know, so they are insuring the correct car on the road, and have a record of the vehicle. If youre worried, give your insurer a call and ask them directly to get a proper answer.
Does a private number plate affect insurance?
No. You are required by law to display a registration mark on your vehicle. A private number plate should not be considered a vehicle modification and your insurer should not change your premium as a result.
Does a Personalised number plate increase insurance?
No. You are required by law to display a registration mark on your vehicle. A private number plate should not be considered a vehicle modification and your insurer should not change your premium as a result.
Do I have to tell my insurance if I change my number plate?
Your car insurance policy documentation will have the previous registration number displayed. When you buy a private number plate and transfer it to your car, you must inform your car insurance company to enable them to update their records.