The Appeal of Personalised Number Plates
In the not too distant past, owning a personalised number plate was seen by many to be a way of showing off. However, with the popularity of private registrations mounting, this view is beginning to be forgotten.
Although a private registration is still seen as a mark of prestige, countless more motorists are now displaying personalised plates on their vehicles. Purposes range from wanting to add that unique touch, to buying several to promote one's business on company vehicles. With registrations now suiting every budget, and being as serious or as silly as one desires, the appeal is soaring.
Personalised number plates are effective for the following reasons:
- They add that distinctive touch - A personalised registration can be an effective way of showing personality. Plates that relate to occupations, hobbies, sport and countless others can be purchased from as little as £200. For example, magician, Paul Daniels currently sports the plate MAG 1C on his Ferrari, which undoubtedly turns heads.
- They are a great marketing tool - More and more marketing professionals are catching on to the positive effects of distinctive number plates for commercial benefits. Morrow Brothers Limited, the largest seller of stainless steel beer kegs, displays 1 KEG and A1 KEG on its vehicles. Not only do these raise a smile, they also stand out. An ideal marketing tool.
- They provide proven investment potential - Depending on the interest surrounding it, a carefully selected plate's value may increase hugely. The prestigious plate 1 VV, for example, was purchased in 1995 for £5,800. Today, its value is a massive £75,000! The reason for this is simple - with its low number, dateless characteristics, it is highly sought after.
- A vehicle's age can be disguised - Those who do not wish to give the age of their car away may choose a dateless plate, or one that is clearly far older than the vehicle. However, one may not display a plate that would result in the car seeming to be newer than it truly is.
- They can provide prestige - A carefully selected private registration may add a touch of elegance. Low number, dateless plates are the most desirable.
Registrations can be bought that relate to makes and models of vehicles. Below are some examples of some of the more prestigious plates and cars they would be well suited to:
V25 BUG, V40 BUG, B6 VEY, BUG 1, M155 BUG - Bugatti Veyron,
789 REV, REV 3L, 1 LAM - Lamborghini Reventon (There are numerous "REV" and "LAM" plates available),
X5 PYX, M177 SPY - Lamborghini Spyder,
EOS 1, VW04 EOS - Volkswagen Eos,
J16 XKR, J600 XKR, 25 XKR - Jaguar XKR,
V4 NTG - Aston Martin Vantage.
It can be an exciting time for those seeking out a unique number plate. However, it must not be forgotten that, apart from the options of the display of one national emblem, a 3D effect on the typeface and a coloured, non-reflective border, no other decoration or alteration may be included on a registration in the UK.
Illegal additions would include logos, slogans and background designs, which may result in the plate being less visible. As well as this, fancy typefaces and altering of the spacing on characters is also illegal. Although some still choose to ignore these rules, those caught face a fine of £1,000 and the possibility of the registration being withdrawn.
As long as one abides by the rules, a carefully selected private registration may be the ideal addition to one's vehicle, for whatever the purpose.
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