How To Prepare For Car Shows

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Stand Out at Any Car Show With These Expert Tips Getting your car ready for a show isn’t just about a quick rinse and polish. Whether you’re heading to your first classic car show or you’re a seasoned car enthusiast attending regular car meets, knowing how to prepare for car shows makes all the difference. […]

How Are Car Number Plates Made?

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Discover the Process Behind Every UK Number Plate If you’ve ever wondered how car number plates are made, you’re not alone. From standard white-and-yellow plates to custom number plates with 3D characters, there’s much more to the process than simply printing a few letters. Whether you’re ordering your first personalised number plate or just curious […]

How To Make A Custom Number Plate

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Want to Create a Custom Number Plate? Here’s What You Need to Know Custom number plates are a simple way to add personality to your vehicle, for style, brand promotion, or standing out at car shows. But knowing how to make a custom number plate that is road legal and looks the part takes a […]

How Much Is a Custom Number Plate?

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Thinking About Getting a Custom Number Plate? Here’s What It Really Costs If you’ve ever searched “how much is a custom number plate” or wondered whether personalised car plates are worth the investment, you’re not alone. Whether you’re after a bold statement, a subtle nod to your initials, or a unique way to make your […]

Are Hex Plates Legal?

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You’ve probably seen them online or at a car meet. Bold, angled number plates with a hexagonal outline are known for turning heads. These are hex plates, and they’re making serious waves in the custom car scene. Hex plates are the latest trend in car customisation, offering a fresh and modern look for enthusiasts. As […]

How To Read Prefix & Suffix Number Plates

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How to Read Prefix & Suffix Number Plates Understanding how to read prefix and suffix number plates gives you a valuable glimpse into a vehicle’s age and history. Whether you’re exploring private registration options or just curious about your car’s background, this guide from JDM Plates makes it easy to decode these classic UK number […]

What Are Show Plates

Custom show plate with unique font and background from JDM Plates

What Are Show Plates and Why Do People Use Them? If you’re passionate about modifying your car’s look, chances are you’ve come across the term show plates. But what exactly are show plates, and how do they differ from road legal number plates? Car plates can generally be divided into legal registration plates and show […]

Are Green Number Plates A Legal Requirement?

UK number plates with green EV identifier and Union Jack, white front and yellow rear by JDM Plates.

Are Green Number Plates A Legal Requirement? What You Need to Know About Green Number Plates in the UK As the UK moves closer to a zero-emission future, the rise in electric vehicles (EVs) has prompted changes in how we drive and identify the vehicles we drive. One of the more visible developments in this […]

What Is The Difference Between 3D And 4D Number Plates

A pair of 4D number plates with the registration "J123 EVO", one in white for the front and one in yellow for the rear, both featuring laser-cut black acrylic characters. Held in hand against a tarmac background with a JDM Plates logo sticker at the bottom.

Understanding the Difference Between 3D and 4D Number Plates If you’ve been browsing the UK market for custom number plates, chances are you’ve come across the popular and often confusing terms: 3D and 4D number plates. A common question many drivers have when customising their vehicle is: What is the difference between 3D and 4D […]

How to Fit Number Plates

Hands fixing number plate frame to front of red high-performance car in showroom

How To Fit Number Plates: A Step-by-Step Guide for UK Drivers Make Sure Your New Number Plate Is Fitted Securely and Legally Whether you’ve just purchased a replacement number plate, personalised your registration number, or your old one is worn or broken, knowing how to fit number plates is essential for every UK vehicle owner. […]

How to Read UK Number Plates

How To Read UK Number Plates

How To Read UK Number Plates: Understanding the Current Number Plate System Unlocking the Code Behind Every UK Number Plate If you’ve ever wondered what all the letters and numbers on UK number plates mean, you’re not alone. The UK’s number plate system holds a surprising amount of information, from age identifiers to local memory […]

Why Are Number Plates Yellow and White?

Close-up of UK rear yellow number plate with EU stars and GB country identifier

The Meaning Behind UK’s White and Yellow Number Plates Most car owners rarely think twice about this detail until they need to replace or customise a number plate. Why are number plates yellow and white in the UK? Why not red, blue, or green? What makes white front plates and yellow rear plates so important? […]

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