SWANSEA, UK. February 25th, 2026 – More than 400 vehicle registration combinations have been banned by the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) ahead of the March 2026 plate launch. The annual publication of restricted registrations has coincided with a notable shift in how motorists search for and purchase private
SWANSEA, UK. January 12th, 2026 – Leading UK private number plate seller Plates4Less has revealed the most expensive private number plates sold during 2025, confirming the year as record-breaking for the UK personalised number plate industry. During 2025, a small number of ultra-rare registrations achieved six-figure prices and firmly established
SWANSEA, UK. December 11th 2025 – A new proposal to amend the British Standard for number plates, BS AU 145e, has triggered urgent concern across the automotive industry sector as experts warn the ban could increase the circulation of illegal plates. The draft amendment, now open for public consultation with
SWANSEA, UK. December 2nd, 2025 – Plates4Less has released its new Christmas Gift Guide to help shoppers choose thoughtful, personal presents that last far beyond the festive season. The guide showcases the growing trend of gifting private number plates, which now account for around 40 per cent of all purchases
UK. March 24th, 2025 – Thousands of private number plate owners are set to lose their registrations forever due to a rigid DVLA rule that provides no second chances, even if an owner was never properly notified. Many retained plates are already expiring (the first on March 9th 2025) and
SWANSEA, UK. April 23rd, 2024 – A little-known number plate rule could see drivers hit with fines of up to £1,000, and related crimes have risen by up to 318% across the UK. Number plates are used to help identify vehicles, making every car unique, so that data about these
SWANSEA, UK. February 21st, 2024 – Every number plate that has been banned by the DVLA for 2024 has been revealed – including *W24 NKR, SL24 GSS and SH24 GED. Each year, March and September mark the start of a new year for vehicle registrations. For example, every vehicle registered
SWANSEA, UK. February 8th, 2024 – The best gifts are often personalised, thoughtful, and long-lasting. So Plates4Less has a solution for those shopping for a special Valentine’s Day gift – even if they’ve left it until the last minute! A private number plate ticks all of these boxes, and Plates4Less
For the Christmas Season, Plates4Less have put together a Gift Hub, which is a series of guides to help people looking to buy private plates as gifts. It contains a search guide, a buying guide, a guide for gift recipients, an FAQ, and a Christmas guide. The private number plate