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If you live in the UK and have ever bought a car then you will probably be familiar with AutoTrader, the leading motoring classifieds brand. Since its days as a print publication, AutoTrader has recognized the popularity of private number plates and personal car registrations. The AutoTrader number plates section features advertisements from the UK’s top independent number plates dealers, and advertising for that niche is prominent throughout the site.

Years ago, the now-defunct print editions of AutoTrader and its competitor Exchange and Mart were the first places many people encountered private car registrations. Those huge listings of available numbers were somehow compelling and it took a rare self-discipline to resist the urge to scan them in search of one’s name or initials on a number plate!

Regtransfers was one of the very first dealers to be included on the AutoTrader website’s number plates page. It is a partnership that has proved to be robust, and productive for both parties. As the UK’s leading independent supplier and main source of information on all topics relating to car registrations and number plates, Regtransfers is always present, maintaining a high profile in the media. We try to make ourselves as easy for you to find as we can, so we will always be available to answer your questions and assist with all your number plates requirements. That is why we team up with market leaders such as AutoTrader.

Photo showing the two number plates acquired for The Bowgie Inn
Our signature plates couldn’t be better. It’s actually difficult to find something that spells exactly what you want, but Regtransfers delivered our ideal registrations, not once but twice! They’re a real topic of conversation when people see us and I’m certain that they help us raise our profile and promote the business.

Sally Pickes - Owner/Manager, The Bowgie Inn

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The role of DVLA

Car registrations and number plates, including personalised number plates, in the UK, are the responsibility of the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency, usually known as the DVLA. It issues new registrations twice a year and also maintains the central database that records details of all vehicles licensed to drive on UK roads, along with their keeper and registration information.

Regtransfers works closely with DVLA to complete registration transfers as quickly and efficiently as possible. Regtransfers is a DVLA-registered supplier of personal car registrations and number plates and is listed on the DVLA Registrations website. All number plates supplied by Regtransfers comply with DVLA's prescribed standards and regulations.

DVLA administers all UK registration transfers and issues updated registration documents when the registration number of a car is changed, or when a registration is removed from a vehicle and placed on a retention document in accordance with the DVLA Retention Scheme.

DVLA is a registered trade mark of the Driver & Vehicle Licensing Agency. Regtransfers is not affiliated with the DVLA or DVLA Personalised Registrations. Regtransfers is a recognised reseller of unissued Government stock.

Number plate regulations

When a car is on the road, it is an offence to display number plates bearing any number other than the vehicle's officially recorded registration number. If you purchase a private registration, learn how to transfer private plates before displaying the new number.

All registration number plates displayed on UK vehicles must comply with the official number plate regulations. DVLA oversees enforcement of number plates display regulations and maintains a register of approved manufacturers and retailers of vehicle number plates.

Regtransfers is not part of, and is not formally affiliated with DVLA.

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