Friday 23 March 2018

Choosing the Right Number Plate for the Right Person

Are you considering buying private number plates as a gift for another person, such as a friend, relative or romantic partner? 

If so, you may be wondering what types of plates are available and which one would make the best present. Here at ThePrivatePlateCo., we want to help you choose the perfect personalised number plates for the special person in your life. That's why, in this blog, we'll discuss the different types of DVLA number plates you can choose between so that you can decide which option your intended recipient would appreciate most.
Choosing the Right Number Plate for the Right Person | The Private Plate Company

1. Number plates that resemble a name or word



Some number plates have sequences of letters and numbers that closely resemble a word, phrase or name. In fact, this is the type of private number plate that most people are familiar with. If there is a word or phrase that is particularly significant to your intended recipient, it may be worth trying to find a number plate with letters and numbers that resemble it. Alternatively, you could try to find a number plate that appears to show the intended recipient's name. Cherished number plates of this type make great gifts for people who want to show off their individuality because they have a profound visual impact.

2. Number plates from a specific year



All number plates include numbers that indicate the year that they were issued. If your friend, family member or partner has fond memories of a particular year, you may wish to present them with a private car registration from that year. These plates make superb gifts for individuals who have experienced very memorable and wonderful events, as they might appreciate reminders of the years those events occurred.

3. Number plates associated with famous vehicles



If your friend, relative or partner is an automobile enthusiast, they appreciate a number plate that closely resembles one that was used on a famous car. You could try to find out what the number plate of their favourite historic car was and purchase a similar plate.

As you can see, different types of personalised car registrations make great gifts for different types of people. We sell a wide range of private plates in the UK here at ThePrivatePlateCo., so you're bound to find one that's suitable.

Thursday 15 March 2018

Can I Use my Personalised Car Registration on a Lease Car?

If you've ever wondered whether you can put a private plate on a lease or contract hire car, then the simple answer is YES. 

When you buy a private plate, you are buying the right to assign the new registration to any vehicle and this right applies to contract hire and leasing services as well.

It just takes a little more work, so follow our step-by-step guidance below:
Can I use my personalised car registration on a lease car? | Speedy Registrations

Step 1: inform the DVLA

The first step is only necessary if you are planning on re-using private plates that you have already assigned to another vehicle. It is much easier if the plate is on 'retention' which means you need to inform the DVLA and apply for a Retention Document (form V778). Don't forget, we offer a Speedy transfer service within 7 days where we can arrange this for just £25 plus VAT.

Step 2: name the finance company as the nominee

It's important to remember that you do not legally own a lease/contract vehicle. The official owner (named on the V5) is the finance company from which you are leasing or contracting the vehicle (and NOT the broker from whom you bought it).

Therefore you need to name the finance company as the nominee on the licence plate certificate and register them in the 'nominee details' sections of the V750 or the V778. If you are unsure about the name of your finance company, then speak to your broker and they will tell you. 

Step 3: fit the plates

Once you have sent the form back to the DVLA, they will return the document to you with the updated details. You then have two options:

You can send it to the dealership so that the private plates can be fitted BEFORE you take delivery of the vehicle. There can sometimes be a delay in this process so you may not get your vehicle as quickly as you would like. 

Alternatively, you can choose to put your private plates on AFTER taking delivery of the vehicle. To do this, you need to inform your broker as soon as possible and send the Retention Document directly to them. They will then contact you and allow you to fit the plates to the vehicle yourself. 

Step 4: take the plates off before returning the vehicle


Remember that you will need to take the private plates off at the end of the contract before returning the vehicle, which means either putting them back on retention or transferring them to a new vehicle. You will need to arrange new acrylic plates once the transfer has been completed.

If you've been put off buying private number plates because you didn't think you could use them on your contract/lease vehicle, be assured that this is certainly not the case. Why not go ahead and search The Private Plate Company database and find your perfect, personalised plate match now?

Friday 9 March 2018

What Personal Plate Would You Give Your Car That's Also an Office?


Hot from China and making an impact at the Los Angeles car show is a new type of smart vehicle styled by former BMW designer Chris Bangle. Not only will REDS (https://www.project-redspace.com/) get drivers or occupants from A to B, but it can also act as their portable office while on the move.

The REDS, short for Revolutionary Electric Dream Space, comes from a Chinese car company Project Redspace, and may mean many things for busy Chinese workers. No more being stuck in traffic fuming at the lost time, and instead of hanging onto that conference call while dodging motorbikes, owners can get their laptop out and fully join in the meeting.
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While this model is aimed at the busy streets of Shanghai and Beijing, there's nothing to stop a European version coming along. It could help turn the cramped lanes of the M25 into mobile offices, or for those companies with offices dotted around the country, they could lend them to executives who could work between stops.

The cars feature smart driving and parking modes. They offer charging points to keep computers and mobile devices running, no matter how long the traffic delay. They feature in-car WiFi so occupants are never off the grid, and smart seating so a small team can go touring, and still meet and make decisions on the road.

Personalised plates for office cars



All of which begs the question, what would you have as a personalised number plate for your smart office car? There are plenty of "OFF" and "MTG" plates available, but strangely, no "WIP" which would have been good.

We can easily imagine modern taxis being converted into a mobile meeting space, or new smart vans fitted with custom office furniture to help executives stay focused. These could be owned or rented by startups or leasing companies to help get people away from their desks.

This could also help take meetings out of the office for a pleasant picnic to let the creative juices flow, or to the beach for some fresh air and a great view to help de-stress, all while still a part of the company. All they need is a clever number plate to complete the look.
SOURCE: https://www.theprivateplateco.co.uk/news/general/what-personal-plate-would-you-give-your-car-thats-also-an-office.html