Year: 2010

Diplomatic Plates ‘D’ what are they?

Diplomatic plates Since 1979 cars operated by foreign embassies, high commissions, consular staff, and various international organisations have been given plates with a distinguishing format of three numbers, one letter, three numbers. The letter is D for diplomats or X

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  • 15th Jan, 2010

Trade Plates – What are they for?

Trade plates Trade licences are issued to motor traders and vehicle testers, and permit the use of untaxed vehicles on the public highway with certain restrictions. Associated with trade licences are “trade plates” which identify the holder of the trade

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  • 15th Jan, 2010

News – Europe’s New Car Registration Growth Eases In December

News – Europe’s New Car Registration Growth Eases In December (RTTNews) – Growth in Europe’s new car registrations eased towards the end of 2009, data released by the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association said Friday. Demand for new cars rose 16% year-on-year in

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  • 15th Jan, 2010

New GP Number Plates

Johannesburg – Gauteng motorists will have to fork out about R400 for a set of number plates when the province introduces its new intelligent plate system in April. The new plates will be made of aluminium, with security features such

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  • 15th Jan, 2010

New Montana License Plates

Plain blue Montana license plates with white letters boasting “Treasure State” went on sale this week in motor vehicle offices for the first time in 35 years, as the new retro design gradually replaces old plates over the next five

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  • 14th Jan, 2010

A brief history of car number plates

Since their humble begining in 1903, cherished numbers have continued to increase in popularity often adding the finishing touch to our prized posessions and very often prove to be a valuable investment. The Motor Car Act 1903, which came into

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  • 13th Jan, 2010

January DVLA Auction approaching

Our next auction is fast approaching and we need your completed bidding agreement forms back soon to enable us to secure your perfect private plate. The number plate auction is to be held on the 26th, 27th and 28th January

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  • 13th Jan, 2010

World News – DNR reveals wild license plates

Two new Iowa license plates to help fund natural resources will be available for purchase at county treasurers’ offices this spring. The plates were unveiled by Lt. Gov. Patty Judge Saturday at the State Capitol during the Resource Enhancement And

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  • 12th Jan, 2010

January Sale Madness!

It’s that time of year again when the pre-Christmas cherished number plate buyers rush subsides and the Image Registrations team are looking to discerning investors for offers on our stocks of private plates. Why not give the guys and gals

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  • 11th Jan, 2010

Tory swindler’s secret sports car found at kennels

Tory swindler’s secret sports car found at kennels Jan 10 2010 Steve Smith, Sunday Mail A RARE luxury car bought by Tory swindler Janet Perrie has been discovered hidden in the grounds of her kennel business. The convicted fraudster purchased

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  • 11th Jan, 2010