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Top Gun: Maverick. The Stand-Out Car

The Return of Maverick and Top Gun Excitement plagued the air when it became common knowledge of a second Top Gun. The iconic and classic film, originally from the 80’s, is a household name. Whether you’ve actually ever watched it or not, you know the name!  Was it the excitement of the film or Tom…


The History Of Nissan Skylines

Nissan Skylines The Nissan Skyline has been one of the most sought after cars of the 21st century, with the 1999 R34 model originally retailing at $41,000 ($70,000 in today’s market)  and can now be seen auctioning off for up to $300,000 for the high end specifications… Let’s take a look through the iconic history…


What Number Plates Are Legal And Illegal?

On a day to day basis we find that our customers aren’t sure which style plates are legal and which aren’t. It’s no surprise, seen as there’s differing information and interpretations everywhere! With some companies offering all kinds of styles, and some companies only offering a few. We can understand that it must be a…


What is the Offence for a False Number Plate

Cloned Number Plates We’ve spoken about what to do if your plates are stolen, or cloned plates, but what is the false number plates penalty for those who are committing the fraudulent crimes? For those who do commit a false number plate offence, the repercussions aren’t so great – unsurprisingly! The police made a total of…


What are the number plate spacing laws?

Number Plate Spacing Over the years, right back until 1901, number plates in the UK have followed a strict format. This changed when the combination of characters available to a particular format became exhausted.  Now, we use the current or new style format. This is the one that all UK road users will be most…


Will A Private Registration Affect My Insurance?

Do Private Number Plates Affect Insurance? Once you have bought and assigned your cherished number plate, there are some areas which you need to be careful in, as your insurance may be compromised. Not many people know about this, as it can sneak up on you pretty easily. It’s a pretty good question. And it’s…


The Best ’22 Registrations

Out with the old and in with the 22! Hello new registrations… With March 1st 2022 dawning upon us, we know that with it comes a whole host of new registrations. New cars manufactured will now automatically have the 22 plate put upon them. If you are wanting to display a ’22 registration on a…


What Is The Law on Black and Silver Number Motorcycle Plates?

Sorry we are out of stock of black and silver and vintage plates at the moment. Black and silver number plates With motorcycle number plates, the legalities of all the different styles of plates confuse lots of people. It can be hard to understand what is ‘legal’ and what isn’t, especially when they are all…


Everything you need to know about green number plates

As the world shifts towards more sustainable transportation solutions, introducing green number plates in the UK marks a significant milestone in promoting zero-emission vehicles. These distinctive plates, featuring a green stripe on the number plate, symbolise environmental responsibility and have various benefits and incentives. In this guide, we explore everything you need to know about…


What Is The Law On Black and Silver Car Plates?

When you’re out and about on the roads, you’ve probably noticed that some cars may have these silver and black number plates. Instead of the standard yellow and white. (See below), however not everybody knows what they are for and if anybody can have one!   **UPDATE Sorry we are out of stock of vintage…