If you are ordering replacement number plates and are not sure which style to choose, this guide covers all four options available at Car Plates Pro, what makes each one

Everything you need to know about standard UK number plates — BS AU 145e rules, correct sizes, font requirements, and where to buy legal plates from £6.99.

4D Gel number plates combine laser-cut acrylic raised characters with a gloss polyurethane coating for the most premium plate finish available. Road-legal, BS AU 145e certified. From £13.99 at Car Plates Pro with next working day UK delivery.

4D 3mm number plates have laser-cut acrylic characters that stand 3mm above the plate surface for a bold, sharp raised look. Fully road-legal under BS AU 145e. From £9.99 at Car Plates Pro with next working day UK delivery.

3D Gel number plates feature a polyurethane dome over each character for a raised, glossy look. Road-legal, BS AU 145e certified, from £9.99 at Car Plates Pro. Next working day UK delivery.

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.

Honest comparison of 4D laser-cut and 4D Gel number plates: cost, finish, durability, who they suit and which is the better choice for daily drivers vs show cars.