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Most recently answered new registration plates questions

How do I know a new reg car isn't several months old?

If you order a new 74 plate car how do you know that it was not sat in the forecourt for many months?

My new car has been delayed from August to late September, will it get the new 73 reg?

The estimated delivery of my new car was August, it’s now delayed till end September. Will the car reg be 23 estimated delivery date or 73 actual delivery in September?

When is the best time to trade in a car?

I'm planning to trade in my Volvo XC60 for a used XC40 from a Volvo dealer. At the moment, there are only a few available that meet my criteria. In your view, would it be better to wait until the end...

My new car has been delayed - should I wait for it to be registered in September?

I ordered a new Lexus RZ in early February. Originally I was told late May for delivery, that then became middle late June and I’ve just been informed the vehicle has gone into production and we are now...

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...