There are many places to get reg numbers from. All are on the internet , do google search "registration numbers". Biggest dealer by far is Reg Transfers and they have virtaully all numbers that are presently available and coming up for auction. DVLA do auctions every year and hae about 4/5 this year. Serach their site under auctions.
Due to the high cost of advertising the dealers mark up is quite high....about 30% plus. Then vat and dvla fee eat away at your cash aswell.
If you buy something like AG55ABC then it will only appeal to a very few. If you buy VW555 it will appeal to many will cost more but will be easier to sell.
Depends what you want the plate for aswell...is it to hide the age or to personalise the car or is it to show off.
What is your budget?
I would say a personal plate is something like RG63.........which is what i am looking for but thats about £5000 plus. About £8k at reg transfers.
If you are after something specific perhaps advertise for it. Most plates put on to personalise car are sold with the car when sold . They generally relate to the car linked to the person. I would say find one and keep it forever......it is then very personal and everyone will recognise you even if you change the car.......or don't you want that (I doubt it
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I am very into registration numbers if anyone wanna ask any questions
BE VERY WARY OF ANYTHING THAT SEEMS CHEAP AS THERE ARE ALOT OF CONS INVOLVED IN THIS INDUSTRY