News & Insights
Regulatory updates, trade advice and company news for the number plate industry.
BS AU 145e: what a supplier is actually required to do
The standard changed in September 2021 and the obligations sit with the supplier, not the motorist. A plain English breakdown of solid black characters, flag placement, plate sizes and record keeping.
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RNPS record keeping: what the DVLA expects you to hold, and for how long
Three years of records, what counts as proof of entitlement, and the penalties for getting it wrong. Written for the person who actually keeps the log.
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Getting February and August right: a pre-order planning guide
New registration periods reward the sites that plan stock in advance. How to forecast volume, when to place a pre-order, and what to hold versus what to order in.
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Make or buy: when in-house production beats ready made plates
Equipment cost, labour, wastage and capital tied up in stock. An honest look at the point where producing your own plates pays, and the point where it does not.
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Setting up as a registered number plate supplier: kit, stock and paperwork
Registering with the DVLA takes a form and a fee. Running a compliant plate business takes more. What you need to register, what to buy, and what to have in place before your first sale.
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What to do if your number plate is lost or stolen
A missing plate can mean fines for journeys you never made. What to do in the first 24 hours, how to get legal replacement plates, and how to spot a cloned registration.
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