Category: Prestige Number Plates

In our Prestige category we will look at the most valuable and expensive number plates across the world, these are some of the most sought after cherished number plates that have been publicly and privately sold over the years.

Private Plate Regret: 10 Questions to Ask Before You Buy

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A private number plate can be one of the most rewarding purchases you make for your vehicle. Whether you’re showcasing your name, promoting a business, marking a milestone, or simply adding a touch of personality, the right registration can make

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  • 29th Sep, 2026

Private Plates for Motorcycles: What’s Different from Cars?

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Private number plates are hugely popular among UK motorists, but motorcycle owners often face a slightly different set of rules, practical considerations, and display requirements compared with car drivers. While the DVLA regulates all vehicle registrations under the same legal

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  • 19th Aug, 2026

DVLA’s Banned 26 Plates: What’s Withheld in 2026 (and Why)

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Every March and September, the release of new UK number plate formats sparks excitement among motorists, collectors, and private plate enthusiasts. But alongside the fresh combinations comes something far more intriguing: the list of banned plates. For 2026, the DVLA’s

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  • 15th Jan, 2026

Do You Need to Display Front Number Plates?

The UK’s number plate law makes it an essential part of road safety to have a number plate on your vehicle. That means front number plates and rear number plates are both legally needed on the roads. Here we’ll explain

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  • 18th Nov, 2024

Number Plate Dealer Regplates.com Acquires Car Marks of Hull

Regplates.com Car marks Acquisition

2019 sees an acquisition of long-established number plate dealer Car marks of Hull by Hessle based Regplates.com. Car Marks are long established pioneers in this unique industry of personalised number plates. The brainchild of the great autonumerologist Car Marks was

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  • 13th Mar, 2019