Great Gifts for Graduations and Milestone Birthdays

Graduation season is here and for many proud parents the ideal gift is a private number plate. This highly personal and memorable gift solution is also an increasingly popular way of celebrating milestone birthdays, such as 18 and 21.

With a bit of creative thinking, their special date or year of birth can be added to the private number plate, such as ANN 95, N21 EMA, R18 BEN etc etc.

Even the most hard-to-please young person has great fun choosing their own personalised car registration. But one of the great things about personalised number plates as a gift for young people is that they don't even have to already own a car!

Cherished number plates can be kept until they "do" own a vehicle, and transferred to all cars in the future. It means they can last a lifetime and it makes them a gift that keeps on giving. Registrations are special gift and tend to be sentimental to their owners as its also a great way to be remembered by.

Young people and their cars

At one time, the car itself was the ultimate gift for young people leaving college or university or celebrating their 'coming of age'. However, these days many students work part-time jobs and already have their own wheels.

Millennials – also known as Generation Y – also know that learning to drive and getting cars can open-up far more job opportunities. This means this age group either buy or save up for vehicles as quickly as possible.

But of course, 17-24 year olds are the age group most likely to buy second hand vehicles rather than new cars. This makes private number plates even more attractive. It means they can put their own identity on a car, after probably being restricted on make, model and colour choices due to financial constraints.

Quick gift

If you or someone in your family has a graduation or key birthday coming up, don't be put off if the date is just around the corner. We can quickly help you to find just the right personalised number plate for your special gift, and most registration transfers take as little as 10 days once we have the right documentation and payment. We also offer low rate finance on all purchases over £250 so you can spread the cost up to 3 years if you wish.

We have millions of combinations to suit all important birthdays such as 17,18,21,40,50, 60, 70 and 80. And even if its for a 90th or 100th birthday we can arrange that too. Cheap personalised number plates are an appropriate and welcome present for all ages!

SOURCE: https://www.theprivateplateco.co.uk/news/general/great-gifts-for-graduations-and-milestone-birthdays.html

Electric cars are about to take off

Could electric cars finally be about to shed lingering performance and image issues thanks to new technology, falling battery prices and fevered competition between car makers?

Demand for plug in vehicles looks set for strong growth in the coming months, as the public begins to realise just how much more choice they have in selecting models. This runs alongside the work to provide better public recharging availability.

The industry also received a welcome boost when the government announced that its Plug-in Car Grant (PiCG) had been extended, and would be available until the end of March 2018. Pundits believe that over 100,000 UK motorists will benefit from the £400 million fund.

Electric cars are the future

However, many believe that the driving force for the shift in public perception is the new stable of electric cars about to hit the market, offering owners something really classy to add their personalised number plates to.

Plug in vehicles are about to become cheaper and even more attractive to look at, meaning California based Tesla will soon have serious competition.

Car manufacturers have realised that producing viable electric vehicles is not just about being compliant to environmental regulation, it's also a way of maintaining brand relevance and carving new market USPs.

Among the models that could race to the front of this sector of the car market in the coming months is the next-generation Nissan. The car firm came early to the game when it announced at the 2015 Tokyo Motor Show that it was developing a 60 kilowatt-hour electric car that uses an Intelligent Driving System. But the Nissan Leaf is believed to be just the starting point and a leading-edge model is expected to be unveiled in 2018.

There is also much talk of luxury brands creating plug in cars. This took a step forward with the Jaguar I-Pace, a beautiful vehicle to add your cherished number plates to. This all electric car made its debut at the 2016 Los Angeles Auto Show. It comes loaded with 400 horsepower and a 90 kilowatt-hour battery pack. Production is expected to begin in earnest this year.

Making your electric car your own

Clearly the market for second hand electric cars will only start to pick up some time after the wave of new models hits showrooms. Meanwhile, to be part of the trend, you will need to snap up the new cars. The good news is, adding a new personalised car registration doesn't need to be at shocking prices. 

Contact us to discuss cheap private plates for your electric car.
See our other news article about banned number plates.

SOURCE: https://www.theprivateplateco.co.uk/news/general/electric-cars-are-about-to-take-off.html

3 Inspiring Sports Cars to Look Forward to in 2018

We're not even halfway through 2017, but as lovers of all things fast, it's time to gear up and see what's in store for us in 2018. Here are the 3 most exciting sports car releases expected for 2018.

Audi R20

Expected to start for around $90,000, the Audi R20 is set to amaze us with not just it's speed and performance, but also its breathtaking new design. The R8 has been a thing of beauty and has been loved by car enthusiasts since its release at the Paris Auto Show in 2006, but it looks as if it's time to step aside. With an interior that is both spacious and incredibly high end, and with a new upgraded software system and solar energy capabilities, the new Audi is there to blow you away.

Honda Acura NSX

Forget everything you know about Honda and prepare yourself for their 600 horsepower, 3.0-litre twin V6 engine behemoth that is set to be released in 2018. The style of the car is something to be marvelled at and continues the trend of ever-more futuristic looking cars. Outside and inside, the style has not been compromised and it comes fitted with high-quality leather seats, a new climate control system and a completely modern technological dashboard. It's not surprising that it's expected to hold a starting price tag of $250,000.

Aston Martin Vanquish S

This 2-door convertible sports car is expected to contain all the luxury and style that all Aston Martins hold but with some significant technological upgrades. With improved bi-xenon headlights, LED sidelights, satin chrome and leather interior as well as a 2 x 2 front splitter and rear diffuser to maintain amazing control and stability, the Aston Martin Vanquish S will combine beauty and performance perfectly. Its 580 horsepower 5.9-litre V12 engine adds incredible speeds of up to 201 mph to the mix and will leave spectators speechless. All of this for a modest $290,000 expected starting price.

If these incredible price tags are a little out of your budget, but you still want to differentiate your car from the mix, then a personalised number plate could be the way to go. Just check out our number plate search above to see what's

SOURCE: https://www.theprivateplateco.co.uk/news/general/3-inspiring-sports-cars-to-look-forward-to-in-2018.html

Trade Plates - But Not the Ones You Might be Thinking of!

That's right, whenever you hear 'trade plates' you think of the temporary plates that garages use when moving cars that are between owners, so they aren't taxed or registered.

This is something else - how about getting personalised number plates that reflect your trade or profession, maybe your business name, rather than your own name? It can be a good solution if you want a private plate but your name doesn't fit well with the combinations offered by cherished number plates.

Of course if your trade is known by a long word then you aren't going to get far but you can try nicknames or other words that clearly identified what you do. So, for example, you aren't going to get anywhere with "BEAUTICIAN", but "SPA" came up with P24 SPA and N500 SPA, both at a very reasonable £156, at the time of writing.

Then there's the taxi company in Oxfordshire called Excelsior who have bought up every version of "XL" and "EXL" they could find. Not only do the plates look good and enhance the firm's branding, it's an extra security feature because you immediately know one of their cars when it arrives.

Plumbers can try "TAP", there's lots of those with The Private Plate Company at the moment, for bakers there's C13 AKE or for hairdressers lots' of versions of "CUT" including CUT 18T at £2260. You don't have to buy the worlds most expensive number plates to make a statement.

Searching for "WRITER" doesn't bring anything up but "NIB" gave us quite a few, including NIB 95 which is a nice low number, reflected in the asking price of £1350. That could be a good investment as it will also appeal to people with the matching initials, enhancing its chances of a good price when it comes to resale.

Searching for "WORDS" gave us WO11 ORD which is a bit of a stretch and "PEN" even more. In fact "GOAL" brought up G11 OAL which could appeal to a footballer - particularly one who takes penalties, and looks to be a bargain at £1595.

Apart from anything else, it's fun to see what you can get and searching doesn't cost you a penny. The search box is at the top of every page and if you find one that suits you, buy online or call us on 01639 888833.

SOURCE: https://www.theprivateplateco.co.uk/news/general/trade-plates-but-not-the-ones-you-might-be-thinking-of.html

Alpine to unleash the A110 Sports Car in 2018

Many people believe that inexpensive sports cars are a bit like cheap private plates: non-existent. With the A110 available for €58,500 in Europe, however, things could be about to change when it arrives on British shores in 2018.

Alpine is Renault's sports car division and the A110 is a big deal as it signals the fact that the French firm is looking to bring it back after several years of dormancy. They're not coming back quietly either, with the company promising that the A110 from Alpine will be amongst some of the most exciting cars available. Head of engineering Dawid Twohig is understandably excited, staring that the car will have light steering and feel pretty much the same as a Porsche Cayman does.

They're promising that the A110 is going to be fast too. With a weight of just 1080kg, the car is going to powered by a turbocharged 1.8-litre engine. That means its power to weight ratio is better than what's on offer from the 718 Cayman. Like the Porsche, the Alpine will come with a mid-mounted engine which will drive through a seven-speed paddle shift.

The Alpine is also going to be extremely compact, meaning Renault have designed the A110 with spectacle in mind. Measuring just 4.18 metres in length and 1.25 metres high, the Alpine packs a lot of power into its relatively small frame. Its lack of size doesn't mean that the practicality has been completely compromised; Renault have promised that there will be enough room for a pair of tall adults along with some luggage. If you're a fan of the good old-fashioned glove compartment, however, then you're in for some disappointment as there isn't one in the A110.

The compact design has been engineered to ensure that the weight is kept down. There's also an aluminium chassis and fixed-back seats which have half the weight of the seats in the Megane RS. The weight savings don't stop there, Renault have even thought to overhaul the windscreen washer system so that the washer bottle is half as big as the bottles you would find on a regular car. There's also a new type of parking brake that saves an additional 5kg. All of which means the A110 can go from zero to sixty-two in just four and a half seconds.

The Alpine is currently available to order but no UK prices have been released. If you've got your eye on one, you're going to have to be quick as the launch edition is already sold out and it will only be sold in the UK through a small handful of dealers.

Private Plates for the Renault A110

If you're lucky enough to get your hands on the A110, don't forget to do it justice with its very own private number plate. At The Private Plate Co, we specialise in securing you personalised number plates fast.

SOURCE: https://www.theprivateplateco.co.uk/news/general/alpine-to-unleash-the-a110-sports-car-in-2018.html

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