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Number Plate NewsApril 1st is no joke for UK motorists. Every year, the new financial year brings updated Vehicle Excise Duty (VED) rates — and 2026 is no different. But this year there are a few changes worth paying close attention to, particularly if you drive
Posted 01 Apr 2026 - 4 min read -
Number Plate NewsApril is just around the corner, and for UK petrolheads, that means one thing: the winter beaters are going back into the garage, and the pride-and-joys are coming out of hibernation. Whether you are prepping for massive events like Ultimate Dubs,
Posted 27 Mar 2026 - 3 min read -
Number Plate NewsMarch is historically the busiest month of the year for UK MOT testing stations. Why? Because millions of cars bought during the massive March '23 new registration boom are now exactly three years old, meaning their very first MOT is legally due ri
Posted 27 Mar 2026 - 3 min read -
Number Plate NewsMarch is the biggest month of the year for the UK car industry. If you have just driven away in a brand new ‘26’ registration car, that new-car feeling is hard to beat. Take a closer look at the front and rear of your car, though. You have i
Posted 23 Mar 2026 - 2 min read -
Number Plate NewsMarch has arrived, and with it comes the brand new ‘26’ registration appearing on thousands of new cars across the UK. But while millions of combinations have been released, some have been quietly removed before reaching the public. Before e
Posted 23 Mar 2026 - 2 min read -
Number Plate NewsWith the new ‘26’ registration series launching this March, electric vehicles are set to become even more common on UK roads. You have probably noticed them already: standard white and yellow number plates featuring a distinctive green flash on
Posted 06 Feb 2026 - 3 min read -
Number Plate NewsThe wait is almost over. The first major DVLA personalised registration auction of 2026 starts on Tuesday 11th February. From 11th to 17th February 2026, thousands of exclusive, never-before-seen number plates will go under the virtual hammer in a
Posted 06 Feb 2026 - 3 min read -
Number Plate NewsBuying a Valentine’s gift for a car enthusiast is notoriously difficult. They already have the car. They are extremely picky about modifications. And unless you have a supercar budget hidden away, most generic gifts quickly fall flat. If you w
Posted 16 Jan 2026 - 3 min read -
Number Plate NewsIf you’ve ever attended a UK car meet, from modified BMW M cars to sleek Audi S-Line builds, you’ll notice one styling trend everywhere: short number plates. Standard UK number plates measure 520mm wide, which works fine for long registrations.
Posted 16 Jan 2026 - 3 min read -
Number Plate NewsIt is a scenario thousands of UK drivers face every January. You walk out to your car on a frosty morning, and there it is—your front number plate is hanging off at a jaunty angle, or worse, lying face down in a puddle. Winter is the ultimate str
Posted 15 Jan 2026 - 3 min read -
Number Plate NewsIf you were one of the lucky thousands of UK drivers who unwrapped a "Retention Certificate" this Christmas, congratulations! A private registration is the ultimate personal upgrade for your car. But as you probably noticed, you can’t screw a pie
Posted 15 Jan 2026 - 3 min read -
Number Plate NewsThe New Year is here, and for UK petrolheads, that means one thing: New Car Season. While 2025 brought us some incredible vehicles, all eyes are now on March 1st, 2026. This is the official launch date for the brand new '26' registration series.
Posted 19 Dec 2025 - 3 min read 19
