Can I register my new car on my private plate?

I have a new car on order. When it arrives I would like the dealer to register it with a number (current number at the time) bought from DVLA containing my wife's initials. We did this before with an...

Will the value of my car be affected if it is on a 23 plate rather than a 73 plate?

I ordered a new Ford Focus in April. The dealer gave an estimated delivery of September/October. This suited me fine, having a new 73 registration. The dealer has now informed me that the car has arrived...

Are there issues with buying a car with a Northern Irish registration?

I am interested in a Ford Puma at Arnold Clark which has a Northern Ireland registration. Can you please tell me if there are any issues with this car being registered in NI? Also I’ve heard Irish cars...

Can I ask a dealer to delay my new car so I can get the new reg?

I ordered a new BMW 4 Series seven months ago. The car has been much delayed due to the ongoing global semiconductor shortage. The car is due to be delivered a few weeks before the new number plate registration...

I have PCP car, can I fit a private number plate?

I have a PCP agreement car that has another two years to run on the agreement, I would like to add a private number plate on it, would this be possible? Do I have to get the PCP agreement holder's permission?

What are the rules for personalised registration plates?

I have read on the Government private number plate auction website that a private plate must show the age of the vehicle. However, some plates do not seem to obey this rule! What are the rules and what...

Are EU number plates legal in the UK?

I have a 2020 MINI. The number plate has the EU flag on it, which must be illegal when travelling in Europe. Do I need to change the plate and get one with a GB flag on it?

Do I need a GB sticker to drive in Europe?

I have a new car (June 2021) and it has the Union Flag and GB on the number plates. I am driving to Germany in September and understand that the GB and Union flag showing will not be allowed. I don't want...

Is it illegal to display a registration plate behind the windscreen?

My car passed its MOT with its front registration plate fixed to my car's bonnet with gaffer tape. I'd been waiting at the time for the proper plate holder to be sent out to me before it could be fixed...

Someone stole my reg plates - what do I do?

My number plates have been stolen from my car, which was parked on a road outside of our house. What should I do?