What happens to private number plate car written off?
My car is a write-off. What happens to my private number plate?
Check this guide and act quickly before you lose the registration number.
No one likes to think about the possibility of having an motor accident. But we all know they happen. And sometimes the damage to the vehicle is not economical to repair. So the car is declared as written off.
If you have an accident, your car insurance company may decide to write off your car. That means that your insurer has decided your vehicle is beyond economical repair. The car insurance company then agrees a pay-out with you. Once that’s settled, your insurance company now owns the vehicle. And the company can dispose of the vehicle as they wish – either by selling it as salvage or having it scrapped.
If your car is sold on, the new purchaser could repair it and put it back on the road.....
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Personalised number plate fees - what are they?
Go to DVLA fees from 2015 for up-to-date information
Personalised number plate fees apply whenever you transfer from a car.
If you have a private registration number, there will come a time when you want to do one of these things:
Private number plates
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My car isn't old enough for an MoT. Can I sell the number plate?
My car is not old enough to need an MoT. I have a private number plate on it. Can I sell it? Can I transfer it? Yes you can. Follow our guide on what you need to do.
Documents to transfer private number plate
What vehicle documents do I need to transfer my private number plate to a car? See this full guide.
DVLA number plate law in UK
What's road legal for number plates in the UK? Avoid being stopped by the police. Or worse, being fined. Check this guide before you buy.
How to transfer a number plate from retention certificate
How do I transfer a private number plate on retention certificate to my car? How much does it cost? Step by step easy guide and answers to your questions.
Representing number plate letters with numbers
Using numbers in place of letters on UK plates, to make a name or word. Guide to what works.
Number plate transfer service
Not buying your personalised number plate from us? But still need help?
No problem. We can still help.
If you've bought a personalised number plate from elsewhere, we can still help you with your purchase. Many people feel nervous about buying a registration number through auction sites or other ways. That's where we come in.
Our team has been working with buying and selling personalised number plates for over a decade. So there isn't much we don't know! We can deal with your purchase for you. You'll get stacks of advice on the best way to go forward.
