Pressed Metal Number Plates

Are Pressed Metal Number Plates Legal in the UK?

If you’ve ever wondered about the legality of pressed metal number plates, rest assured – they are 100% road legal for use in the United Kingdom. As an authorised number plate supplier, we ensure that all our number plates, including our pressed metal ones, comply with DVLA regulations and British Standard (BS AU 145d) requirements.

While some may mistakenly refer to them as “German number plates,” it’s important to note that our embossed number plates follow strict BSAU 145e standards. They share the same font and dimensions as standard plates used in the UK.

The Process Behind Pressed Metal Number Plates

Our pressed metal number plates are meticulously crafted by our skilled manufacturing team. The process involves precision machines pressing the plates to within a 1% pressure tolerance. These raw plates are then passed through another machine where hot foil is applied to the raised lettering at temperatures exceeding 200 degrees Celsius. After this, they undergo a cooling process, resulting in the exceptional durability of our German-style number plates.

Why Choose Our Pressed Metal Number Plates

We take pride in using the same production method employed by government departments and authorities worldwide, including Germany and various European countries. All our machinery and materials are sourced from Germany, ensuring top-notch quality. In fact, our metal pressed plates are German-made and endorsed by 3M, the most reputable material approved for the distribution market. Our plates can even withstand a close-up jet wash without losing their integrity.

If you have any questions or want to learn more about our German pressed number plates or German-style licence plates, please don’t hesitate to reach out.

Get Your Pressed Metal Number Plates

Do We Offer Pressed Steel Number Plates?

No, we don’t sell steel pressed number plates. All our German-style plates are manufactured from lightweight yet durable aluminium. Steel, being significantly stronger than aluminium, would not be suitable for our embossing machinery.

Why Choose Our Pressed Aluminium Number Plates

There are several compelling reasons to choose our pressed aluminium number plates:

• Durability: Our aluminium plates are built to last, standing the test of time.
• Unique 3D Style: Stand out from the crowd with raised 3D-style metal number plates.
• Legal Compliance: Rest easy knowing that our pressed number plates are 100% road legal, fully compliant with DVLA Regulations and BS AU 145E.
• Affordable Pricing: Starting from just £17.49, our pressed metal plates offer exceptional value.
• Advanced Manufacturing: We use state-of-the-art hydraulic press systems to create metal show plates, pressed metal plates, and German-style number plates.