UK Number Plate Law
Number Plate Fines UK: Can You Get Points or a Fine for an Illegal Plate?
Driving with an illegal number plate in the UK can result in a fine of up to £1,000. It can […]
Fleet and Trade
Number Plates for Car Dealerships and Fleet Operators: Why the Industry Chooses Car Plates Pro
Car Plates Pro supplies number plates to Sytner Group, Cazoo, Arnold Clark, and many UK fleet and rental operators. This guide explains what fleet operators need from a number plate supplier and why quality and compliance matter at scale.
Buying Guides
Electric Vehicle Number Plates UK: What Is Different?
Electric vehicles in the UK can display an optional green flash on their number plates to indicate zero-emission status. All other plate rules remain the same. This guide covers EV plate rules, green plates, and where to order.
MOT and Compliance
Will My Number Plates Pass Their MOT? What Testers Check in 2026
Number plates are checked at every MOT. Testers look for cracks, fading, wrong font, incorrect spacing, and loose fixings. This guide covers exactly what fails, what passes, and how to make sure your plates are MOT-ready.
Plate Styles
3D vs 4D Number Plates: What Is the Difference?
3D Gel plates have a polyurethane dome over printed characters. 4D plates have laser-cut raised acrylic characters bonded to the backing. Both are road-legal. This guide explains the difference, cost, and which to choose.
Buying Guides
How Much Do Replacement Number Plates Cost in the UK? (2026 Prices)
Replacement number plates in the UK cost from £6.99 for a standard plate up to £23 for a 4D Gel pair. This guide covers prices for all plate types, what affects the cost, and what to watch out for with cheap alternatives.
How To Guides
How to Fit a Number Plate: Sticky Pads vs Screws
Fitting a number plate in the UK takes five minutes with the right method. This guide covers sticky pads vs screws, which is better, what tools you need, and how to get a secure, legal fit on front and rear plates.
UK Number Plate Law
Show Plates UK: What’s Legal and What Is Not
Show plates in the UK are legal for display, photography, and off-road use only. Fitting them to a road-driven vehicle is illegal and carries a fine of up to £1,000. This guide explains the rules clearly.
UK Number Plate Law
What Are Illegal Number Plates in the UK? (And How to Avoid a £1,000 Fine)
Illegal number plates in the UK include any plate with the wrong font, incorrect spacing, a tinted cover, or supplied by an unregistered seller. Fines reach £1,000. This guide shows exactly what makes a plate illegal.
UK Number Plate Law
UK Number Plate Laws 2026: The Complete Guide
UK number plate laws in 2026 require all road-driven vehicles to display BS AU 145e certified plates from a DVLA-registered supplier. This complete guide covers font rules, colours, fines, MOT checks, and what makes a plate illegal.