How To Read Prefix & Suffix Number Plates
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
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?
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
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
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: 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?
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? […]
What Should I Do If My Number Plates Are Stolen?
Stolen Number Plates: What Should I Do If My Number Plates Are Stolen? At JDM Plates, we understand that having your number plates stolen is more than just an inconvenience. It can lead to severe legal and financial headaches. If you’re here because you’re dealing with stolen number plates, you’re not alone. Number plate theft […]
How To Check If A Number Plate Is On Retention
Understand the simple steps to avoid losing your cherished private plate. Whether you’ve just sold a car or are planning for the future, knowing how to check if a number plate is on retention saves time, money, and hassle. Let’s dive into the essentials here at JDM Plates and ensure you’re ahead of the game. […]
JDM Plates Announces Exciting New Sponsorship & Finance Options for Customers
At JDM Plates, we strive to push the boundaries and deliver more value to our customers and community. Today, we’re thrilled to share two significant milestones that mark a new chapter in our journey: our sponsorship of the Ma7da Championship and the launch of flexible finance options for all our products. How Are JDM Plates […]
How to Buy a Private Number Plate as a Gift
Can I Buy a Private Number Plate as a Gift? Looking for a unique and meaningful present? Choosing a private number plate as a memorable gift is a creative and thoughtful way to give someone something that truly stands out. At JDM Plates, we specialise in creating personalised number plate gifts that offer a distinctive […]
What Are Ghost Number Plates
What Are Ghost Number Plates? Everything You Need to Know You’ve probably come across the term “ghost plates” over the past few months, whether in the news, forums or from fellow car enthusiasts. But what are ghost number plates? And why are they making headlines in the UK? From questions about legality to concerns over […]