Frequently Asked Questions

Some of Our Most Popular Questions…

To comply with the current MOT inspection guidelines and BSAU 145d, although this is soon changing to BSAU 145e (which will not affect number plate dimensions), the smallest possible rectangle registration plate sizes for imported vehicles consist of the following:-

408w x 87h (mm) – 7 digit reg
354w x 87h (mm) – 6 digit reg
300w x 87h (mm) – 5 digit reg
226w x 87h (mm) – 4 digit reg
172w x 87h (mm) – 3 digit reg

However, if any of your characters consist of an I or a 1, then the width of your number plate can be reduced by 34mm (for each 1 or I you have) as the character width can be 10mm as opposed to 44mm.

To comply with the current MOT inspection guidelines and BSAU 145d, although this is soon changing to BSAU 145e (which will not affect number plate dimensions), the smallest possible square registration plate sizes for imported vehicles consist of the following:-

226w x 156h (mm) – 7 digit reg
172w x 156h (mm) – 6 digit reg
172w x 156h (mm) – 5 digit reg

However, if any of your characters consist of an I or a 1, then the width of your number plate may be reduced by 34mm (for each 1 or I you have) as the character width can be 10mm as opposed to 44mm.

Note:- The reduction in size is subject to the formation of characters so this may not be  available for some customers.

To comply with the current MOT inspection guidelines and BSAU 145d, although this is soon changing to BSAU 145e (which will not affect number plate dimensions), the smallest possible rectangle registration plate sizes for imported vehicles consist of the following:-

460w x 101h (mm) – 7 digit reg
399w x 101h (mm) – 6 digit reg
338w x 101h (mm) – 5 digit reg
255w x 101h (mm)– 4 digit reg
194w x 101h (mm) – 3 digit reg

However, if any of your characters consist of an I or a 1, then the width of your number plate can be reduced by 37mm (for each 1 or I you have) as the character width can be 13mm as opposed to 50mm.

To comply with the current MOT inspection guidelines and BSAU 145d, although this is soon changing to BSAU 145e (which will not affect number plate dimensions), the smallest possible square registration plate sizes for imported vehicles consist of the following:-

255w x 199h (mm) – 7 digit reg
225w x 199h (mm) – 6 digit reg
225w x 199h (mm) – 5 digit reg

However, if any of your characters consist of an I or a 1, then the width of your number plate can be reduced by 37mm (for each 1 or I you have) as the character width can be 13mm as opposed to 50mm.

Note:- The reduction in size is subject to the formation of characters so this may not be  available for some customers.

According tothe DVLA and relevant Government Legislation, the following ID and documentation can be supplied to prove your identity and ownership of the vehicle prior to purchasing a registration plate. This information is required by law and if ANY number plate supplier does not request this information then they are trading illegally!

Proof of ID:

A = Driving Licence
B = Utility, telephone or council tax bill
C = A bank or building society statement
D = Passport
E = Foreign National Identity Card
F = Debit or Credit Card
G = A police warrant card
H = An armed forces identity card

Proof of Ownership:

1= Registration Certificate (V5C)
2 = Tear off slip V5C/2 section 10 of the V5C
3 = Certificate of entitlement to a mark (V750)
4 = Cherished transfer retention document (V778)
5 = Vehicle licence renewal form (V11)
6 = Temporary registration certificate (V379)
7 = Authorisation Certificate (V948) with Official DVLA stamp
8 = A letter of authorisation from Fleet Operators (including a lease/hire company) quoting the document reference number from the V5C
9 = Record of the insurer’s name, reference and policy number (for repairs approved by an insurance company).

The best method to contact us would be via our ‘Contact Us’ forms on the home page and the ‘Contact Us’ page as well as contact forms scattered around the website. We frequently check our emails and although we use the majority of social media platform; they are used less frequent as they are primarily used for advertising purposes. We do have an automated chat system which may help with some of your questions… You can be directed to all of our social media pages via the icons around the website. 

We do have a phone number although at peak times we may not be able to answer. Feel free to leave us a voicemail if we are unable to answer and we will return your call when possible. Our phone number is, 01493 230023.

To maintain RNPS SID number and to comply with the DVLA trading rules; number plate suppliers are required to keep customer records for a minimum of 3 years. This information is required in order to prove that a particular trader has completed a trade.

 

Yes. We can manufacture any size number plate. However, bespoke number plates may incur an added charge as design time will need to be implemented and the costs to cover the time required to set up machine tools etc…

If you wish to send in your bespoke requirements, please complete the form on the Home page.

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