Since 1992, the European Union has been implementing stringent regulations aimed at reducing vehicle emissions, thus improving air quality across member states. These regulations, known as Euro emissions standards, have undergone significant evolution over the years, with each iteration imposing stricter limits on exhaust emissions. As of 2024, the latest standard is Euro 6, but…
It’s a topic of hot debate, and has probably been so since the very first drivers took to the roads. Everyone believes that they are up there with the very best drivers on the roads and are quick to pick out the mistakes of other drives. But, who really are the worst drivers in the UK?…
Why would you need number plate stickers? Buy Your Number Plate Stickers Are number plate stickers legal? Now although this question my seem broad, it is very relevant as there are many stickers that people put on their vehicle that aren’t legal, and can end up landing them with some fines that they really could…
What will change? The seemingly never ending saga of Britain leaving the EU rolls on as we go about our day to day business waiting for the final decision to be announced. Until that day comes, we need to prepare ourselves in the right ways to be able to take the hit of any disruption…
Yesterday the BBC released a report on an illegal number plate suppliers stating that, ‘DVLA registered companies are selling vehicle licence plates to drivers without carrying out proper checks, a BBC investigation has found’. This comes as no real surprise to us as we frequently encounter customers that have had a very different buying experience…
What makes classic cars, classic cars? Which cars from the 1970s do people remember fondly and which still fill people with a sense of dread? The honest answer is of course that it will vary from person to person, and a car that makes one top five, may fail to make another list at all….
Whether it’s an iconic car chase, a hair-raising spin, a dip underwater or even a trip through time, cars hold as much a special place in cinema as do mafia bosses, westerns and over-the-top pyrotechnics. For this reason, your Number 1 in number plates pays homage to the ultimate movie prop, and brings you this…
We live in a world of smartphone apps, assisting our day to day activities; everything from social media, to directions to tracking our nutritional intake. So, when it comes to driving apps, why not get a little help from the brains that know best; just be sure to always have your eyes firmly on the…
It’s that time of year again; when you have to buy the best for your nearest and dearest. However, it’s easier said than done when it comes to buying for a car enthusiast. We are here to give you a run-down of the best gifts of 2016 that won’t break the bank, but that show…
It’s no surprise that at Number 1 Plates, both our replacement car and novelty plates are incredibly popular gifts for auto-loving gents – particularly on Father’s Day. To make sure you’re not driving down the wrong road this year, here’s our gift guide for presents any car-mad dad will love (almost) as much as his…
After great weather up and down the UK this week, we could be fooled into thinking summer has arrived. Although it hasn’t officially arrived we are seeing lighter evenings and if you’re anything like us, you’ll no doubt be wanting to drive your car off into the beautiful sunset.
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