Short number plates.

ben g · Post by **ben g** » Fri Dec 14, 2018 12:55 pm

I recently purchased a 5 digit personalised reg number for my other half's car. I have since been trying to get the plates made (legally) without the huge borders that a normal sized plate would have.

I have read that 330mm x 111mm is the shortest measurement you can legally have on 5 digit reg plates. The only problem is trying to find someone selling these.

A few years ago I bought a shortened reg plate for my Z4, but I think that was before they tightened the regs regarding plate makers and the sale of them.

Any ideas? I have found a company on eBay selling 350mm x 111mm, but none any shorter than that. They also require lots of ID, which I'm not able to scan/not willing to send copies of over the Internet.

Back in the day there was none of this messing around

Phoenixboy · Post by **Phoenixboy** » Fri Dec 14, 2018 1:33 pm

from my recollection I used companies selling what is deemed show plates.
it covers them then, so no paperwork needed.

ben g · Post by **ben g** » Fri Dec 14, 2018 2:48 pm

Phoenixboy wrote: ↑Fri Dec 14, 2018 1:33 pm from my recollection I used companies selling what is deemed show plates.
it covers them then, so no paperwork needed.

i did have a look for showplates, but these dont have the text required on the bottom middle/bottom right of the plate.

its like a complete minefield

Marlon · Post by **Marlon** » Fri Dec 14, 2018 2:53 pm

I've been using this company for my plates: https://www.a1showplates.com/
I keep to 'standard road legal' for rear plate, but been a bit naughty and had to select show plate for front. You can alter sizes. There's no text bottom middle but its never concerned me.

Tinker15 · Post by **Tinker15** » Fri Dec 14, 2018 2:56 pm

I got my plates from here https://www.platesforcars.co.uk/designe ... mberplates The company is in Ireland and don’t ask for any paperwork. Mine are the normal size but on the website you can specify different sizes.

Phoenixboy · Post by **Phoenixboy** » Fri Dec 14, 2018 2:58 pm

yeh of course things have changed over the last few years, has to have details on bottom of plate now.
mine have Porsche centre Exeter on, as my mate made me up a set for a fiver

left98204 · Post by **left98204** » Fri Dec 14, 2018 2:59 pm

I have a couple of private plates and have always just had them made online without any paperwork.

I've never had a problem

Mister T · Post by **Mister T** » Fri Dec 14, 2018 3:14 pm

Fourdot plates will do you exactly what you want and will guarantee legality:

https://www.fourdotdesignerplates.co.uk/

BRC · Post by **BRC** » Fri Dec 14, 2018 3:33 pm

Tinker15 wrote: ↑Fri Dec 14, 2018 2:56 pm I got my plates from here https://www.platesforcars.co.uk/designe ... mberplates The company is in Ireland and don’t ask for any paperwork. Mine are the normal size but on the website you can specify different sizes.

Plus one for "plates for cars", excellent service and legal if so required. They'll also provide custome sizes. Used them a couple of times and I can vouch for their quality.

ben g · Post by **ben g** » Fri Dec 14, 2018 6:13 pm

left98204 wrote: ↑Fri Dec 14, 2018 2:59 pm I have a couple of private plates and have always just had them made online without any paperwork.

I've never had a problem

I suppose it's possible that the eBay sellers simply state the paperwork required in adverts to cover their own backs? Either way, it's rather annoying

GAZA62 · Post by **GAZA62** » Fri Dec 14, 2018 7:51 pm

Ben not sure of all the new rules but I have been running with a 5 digit plate for many years.

I used to have shortened plates but the letter size and spacing was correct and nothing else on the plate.

When buying the Z I went back to a full size plate but nothing on the plate apart from the numbers and digits I did get a advisory on an MOT and when I asked why as I had run them for years on my Calibra was informed due to the age of that car it was OK but the Z being newer was a problem so I just bought a legal set for MOT time and I still run my plates with no info apart from my number and after 10 years no probs

As above I have mine made up as show plates

Jaw · Post by **Jaw** » Fri Dec 14, 2018 9:08 pm

one of the reasons I love it here, smaller plates available straight from the government dept of transport standard size above, 'slimline' below, takes out all of the worrying!

jamie_z4 · Post by **jamie_z4** » Fri Dec 14, 2018 9:19 pm

Ben the short plates are legal. I got some for my mrs mini off ebay it says all that bullshit about sending docs off etc but if you just order them they just magically turn up. Wouldn't worry about it

ben g · Post by **ben g** » Fri Dec 14, 2018 9:34 pm

jamie_z4 wrote: ↑Fri Dec 14, 2018 9:19 pm Ben the short plates are legal. I got some for my mrs mini off ebay it says all that bullshit about sending docs off etc but if you just order them they just magically turn up. Wouldn't worry about it

That's exactly what I wanted to hear

cheers Jamie

will order some tomorrow and see if they turn up in the post.

jamie_z4 · Post by **jamie_z4** » Fri Dec 14, 2018 9:44 pm

ben g wrote: ↑Fri Dec 14, 2018 9:34 pm
jamie_z4 wrote: ↑Fri Dec 14, 2018 9:19 pm Ben the short plates are legal. I got some for my mrs mini off ebay it says all that bullshit about sending docs off etc but if you just order them they just magically turn up. Wouldn't worry about it
That's exactly what I wanted to hear cheers Jamie will order some tomorrow and see if they turn up in the post.

Should be fine mate. They look so much better!

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