FabSwingers.com forum: private plates

By *ire_blade OP Man
over a year ago

Manchester

Following from the guys an car thread what your _iew on private plates. I own 2 one on my car an one my bike both very simler. I didn't pay much for them but they spell my name but also have a very different an cheeky meaning if you don't know its a name. I just think they both give most ppl a smile if they own a sence of humour that is but my son recons they are just sad. Shame I can't post them on here if nothing els they are very apt for this place....so am I sad a show off or just poses a wierd sence of humour you tel me

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By *dam_TinaCouple
over a year ago

Hampshire

Sorry but I find them the car accessory equivalent of a golf jumper, although I've no idea what I mean by that.

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By *ire_blade OP Man
over a year ago

Manchester

"Sorry but I find them the car accessory equivalent of a golf jumper, although I've no idea what I mean by that."

that's fine think like my son the word your looking for is sad heyho each to there own

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By *hocksandmissusCouple
over a year ago

Chester-ish

used to have personalised plates but sold them with the car they were on not because I didn't like them just they more related to that car and some of them can be really funny to xxxxxxx

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By *ire_blade OP Man
over a year ago

Manchester

"used to have personalised plates but sold them with the car they were on not because I didn't like them just they more related to that car and some of them can be really funny to xxxxxxx

pretty much my _iew as I said I didn't pay much for them although iv had offer 5/6 times what I paid but wont ever sell them. its just a bit of fun to me nothing els

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

If they are on clapped out old Vauxhall Nova your not a show off. If that are on a Bentley then your a flash git

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I had an old allegro estate and the three letters were bbw lol my mate has one bbc the best one I saw for sale was v14gra (Viagra) it made me chuckle lol

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Don't like private plates and woudnt have one.

The plates that really make people look like cnuts are the ones where they are illegaly spaced or black screw heads to make other letters.even the uk plates done in french or german style for Renault or vw's or whatever

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By *ire_blade OP Man
over a year ago

Manchester

"If they are on clapped out old Vauxhall Nova your not a show off. If that are on a Bentley then your a flash git

lmfao good point. How about a 03 work horse focus estate an a 10 plate blade ??

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Don't like private plates and woudnt have one.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Good on you, everything is about ego, and if your happy, go for it, it doesn't make you sad or an anorak.

I personally couldn't afford them, I need food and heat.

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By *KMaxMan
over a year ago

Bristol

"Sorry but I find them the car accessory equivalent of a golf jumper, although I've no idea what I mean by that."

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Don't like private plates and woudnt have one.

I quite like those ones when the idiot gets pulled and fined...or the look on their face when our parts manager tell them he won't space them in that way.

I've no issue with private plates, and some are funny (although some just don't seem to have any meaning at all!)..it's dealing with the DVLA to do the transfer that gets my goat

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I really don’t mind what people choose to spend their money on…!

But would I buy a private plate? No!

However if by any chance the next car I get comes with 50XR0X5 on it’s plate I’ll hang onto it,,,,

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By *aisy100Woman
over a year ago

wakefield

Ive got a private plate on my car and ive had it for about 10 years, it wasnt expensive and has cost alot more over the years to transfer from car to car!

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By *ire_blade OP Man
over a year ago

Manchester

"Good on you, everything is about ego, and if your happy, go for it, it doesn't make you sad or an anorak.

I personally couldn't afford them, I need food and heat."

not sure if its about all about ego least not for me. Im happy engh with my little lot in life an in myself but I see your point. As for needing food an heat I remember that 1 only to well so hope your luck changes soon mate

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Oo'er,,,, I wonder how much 53XYS0X would cost....

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I saw a real hot woman driving a sports convertible with the registration 2Cks..

Mmmmm!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

i can't begin to understand why ppl pay good money for something as useless as a piece of plastic stuck to there car

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

My ex bought mine as he had run out of ideas! or is that the he has no idea?? lol

I want the FAB one!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

we bought a car that had " vpl " as its last 3 digits of the standard number plate ( not private ).....made us laugh as the O H is always commando

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By *ire_blade OP Man
over a year ago

Manchester

"i can't begin to understand why ppl pay good money for something as useless as a piece of plastic stuck to there car

for me its simple for no other reasen than a good laff

an it hurts nobody. Call me what ever you like if im a sad old git with more money than sence so what iv still got a big daft grin on my ugly old mush an that werth so much more than money

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"even the uk plates done in french or german style for Renault or vw's or whatever "

Not into car mods (even as a teenager) but I do actually like pressed plates. German plates are so much more substantial than the naff plastic things we get they just ooze quality when you when you actually have a look at one in the flesh. Even the temporary ones you get when importing a vehicle make the cost of having to purchase them kind of worth it.

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By *mumaWoman
over a year ago

Livingston

"Following from the guys an car thread what your _iew on private plates. I own 2 one on my car an one my bike both very simler. I didn't pay much for them but they spell my name but also have a very different an cheeky meaning if you don't know its a name. I just think they both give most ppl a smile if they own a sence of humour that is but my son recons they are just sad. Shame I can't post them on here if nothing els they are very apt for this place....so am I sad a show off or just poses a wierd sence of humour you tel me

I've got a fair idea what your plates spell

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By *ire_blade OP Man
over a year ago

Manchester

I've got a fair idea what your plates spell

that's becouse they apply to you as much as me an I dont mean by way of name

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"i can't begin to understand why ppl pay good money for something as useless as a piece of plastic stuck to there car

Some would say the same at women with 100 pairs of shoes, 75 with the labels still on...or to people who collect anything. The value is different for the person who's parting with the cash. Private plates don't really bother me either way, but I can understand why someone would want to personalise their car...or anything else for that matter

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By *teveanddebsCouple
over a year ago

Norwich

Just change your name to match your reg.

Simples

Zebedee Xavier Smith

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

My neighbour has his surname on his, which is good as it acts as a warning to others that the old twat is approaching!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I heard there was a number plate PEN15 for sale a few years ago, not sure how much it went for.

Personally I changed my name to my number plate it is more unique LoL.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I like them and would like to have them on my car in the future. The lawyers i used to work for had them on their cool cars. It made me like them

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By *ootleCouple
over a year ago

Romford, Essex

I have a 3 letter surname, so my plate has my initials and my full last name - I bought it cheap (under £300 and put it on a sports car- it doesn't make sense to any one else, just our family. - mid life crisis...possibly, but I enjoy it.

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By *icked weaselCouple
over a year ago

Near Edinburgh..

Went to One of them Websites that Buys Private Plate and was Shocked to Find ours Had Doubled in Value.. !!!

Keeping it Now..

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By *rightonsteveMan
over a year ago

Brighton - even Hove!

Not something I'm bothered about.

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By *iewMan
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over a year ago

Angus & Findhorn

not really fussed either way...

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By *icecouple561Couple
Forum Mod
over a year ago

East Sussex

I had a car with the reg PAM, shame it isn't my name. I do have a private plate now, it amuses me I've had it years and it cost no more than others spend on cigarettes or vodka.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

If I want one, I'll have one, don't care and won't care what others may think!

And yes, I have one, since 1995, and am going to get a second one when I have a second car.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I like funny ones......never felt the need to try and put my name on my car..

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By *wingerdelightCouple
over a year ago

eastliegh

If I see one my first thought is Cock

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

It is what it is..abit of fun. Dont see the problem with owning one or anyone else owning one.

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By *r and mrs bangerboobsCouple
over a year ago

Bridgend

I have a personal number plate (on a Mazda mx5) - as do my sons (on a Audi A4 and a Suzuki motorbike, we all have the same letter and numbers followed by our initials - I like it, they like them and for me that's all that matters

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By *ee VianteWoman
over a year ago

Somewhere in North Norfolk

I had one when I had my Scooby. It wasn't expensive. I sold it with the car because it was specific to the model. I liked it, it made the car a little more special and it was a talking point for some. More than one guy used it to start a conversation with me.

Sometimes they make me smile but otherwise I'm not really fussed about whether people have them or not.

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By *nnyMan
over a year ago

Glasgow

What's a scooby?

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By *rsFine-MrBallsCouple
over a year ago

markinch

"What's a scooby?"

Its a. Doo

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By *icolerobbieCouple
over a year ago

walsall

why not just change your name to BG62 TTL... each to their own. It's your money, spend it how you please.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I don't give a s****

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By *ee VianteWoman
over a year ago

Somewhere in North Norfolk

"What's a scooby?"

Subaru Impreza

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By *ire_blade OP Man
over a year ago

Manchester

"What's a scooby?

Subaru Impreza"

its sabaru now but way back when it used to be a XR2

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By *nnyMan
over a year ago

Glasgow

"What's a scooby?

Subaru Impreza

its sabaru now but way back when it used to be a XR2

Thanks. Neither of those make any sense to me.

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By *ire_blade OP Man
over a year ago

Manchester

"What's a scooby?

Subaru Impreza

its sabaru now but way back when it used to be a XR2

Thanks. Neither of those make any sense to me."

what doesn't make sence the nic name or the 2 very different cars ?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Theres one for sale now on a site i wont mention but if you want details inbox me and its PE11NES and they want £2500.00 for it im sorry i would not have that if you paid me.

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By *ire_blade OP Man
over a year ago

Manchester

"Theres one for sale now on a site i wont mention but if you want details inbox me and its PE11NES and they want £2500.00 for it im sorry i would not have that if you paid me."

recon you really would be a cock if that was your choice

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By *ee VianteWoman
over a year ago

Somewhere in North Norfolk

"What's a scooby?

Subaru Impreza

its sabaru now but way back when it used to be a XR2

Thanks. Neither of those make any sense to me."

Perhaps I should just have said "a car" but I thought that might have been obvious from the post.

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By *ee VianteWoman
over a year ago

Somewhere in North Norfolk

"What's a scooby?

Subaru Impreza

its sabaru now but way back when it used to be a XR2

I don't have one now. Mine was a classic shape and it was awesome.

Is there a reason you're being rude about them? I'm sure plenty of people aren't keen on blades but nobody else is behaving like an arse.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

*WARNING HONDA FANBOY COMMENT BELOW*

Really want a plate with VTEC in it. seen

a lot such as V800 TEC pretty cheap too

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By *ire_blade OP Man
over a year ago

Manchester

"What's a scooby?

Subaru Impreza

its sabaru now but way back when it used to be a XR2

I don't have one now. Mine was a classic shape and it was awesome.

Is there a reason you're being rude about them? I'm sure plenty of people aren't keen on blades but nobody else is behaving like an arse."

think you've read somthing far from my meaning. Where have I been rude or an arse ??? As for ether of them cars they are both classics in there own right. Nothing iv said on this thread or the other is ment in any offensive way an don't think iv even questioned your point on any thing mearly given a persanal _iew an that to my understanding is what a forum is all about so as for being arsey look a little closer after this silly little dig. Honestly don't see what your point is about but think what you will as posting fonts on a screen to start usless argument isent werth my time or effert

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By *ee VianteWoman
over a year ago

Somewhere in North Norfolk

Calling a Subaru a Saabaru isn't intended as offensive?

Riiiight. OK.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I think some people maybe take their cars a little too seriously.....

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By *ire_blade OP Man
over a year ago

Manchester

"Calling a Subaru a Saabaru isn't intended as offensive?

Riiiight. OK."

pmsl......no its not its called dyslexia I hadn't even noticed at best my poor spelling at werst a very strange typo.....offensive I think not over sencertive much more likely.......should we drop this now ???

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By *ee VianteWoman
over a year ago

Somewhere in North Norfolk

"I think some people maybe take their cars a little too seriously....."

My ex-car

I just don't like the whole oneupmanship thing. Fire blade likes bikes, I think we all realise that. However, other options are still valid choices and not due derision.

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By *ee VianteWoman
over a year ago

Somewhere in North Norfolk

"Calling a Subaru a Saabaru isn't intended as offensive?

Riiiight. OK.

Unintentional? Whatever.

You knew you were being offensive hence the innocent face

Happy to drop it. I've told you what I think of you running cars down because you think bikes are soooo much better. That's your choice. Leave others to theirs. I've nothing more to say on it.

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By *ire_blade OP Man
over a year ago

Manchester

Ffs lighten up I love cars an bikes from my fully restord 94 plate mitcy fto to a clapped out old banger. You honestly have took me compleatly an utterly wrong from a silly an on my behalf not even noticed spelling mistake. Clock any of my post an youll soon notice even though I could very well strip an rebould your impretsa meatly little lump ffs dont ask me to pissing spell it cos id not stand a chance. Do I care or even give it a thought not even close. As I said chill ffs life to short

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By *ire_blade OP Man
over a year ago

Manchester

"Calling a Subaru a Saabaru isn't intended as offensive?

Riiiight. OK.

Unintentional? Whatever.

You knew you were being offensive hence the innocent face

Happy to drop it. I've told you what I think of you running cars down because you think bikes are soooo much better. That's your choice. Leave others to theirs. I've nothing more to say on it."

you've fecking lost me but thank fuck for nothing more to say

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By *ee VianteWoman
over a year ago

Somewhere in North Norfolk

"Ffs lighten up I love cars an bikes from my fully restord 94 plate mitcy fto to a clapped out old banger. You honestly have took me compleatly an utterly wrong from a silly an on my behalf not even noticed spelling mistake. Clock any of my post an youll soon notice even though I could very well strip an rebould your impretsa meatly little lump ffs dont ask me to pissing spell it cos id not stand a chance. Do I care or even give it a thought not even close. As I said chill ffs life to short"

My ex-Impreza

I sold it and still miss it.

Fair enough, truce then.

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By *ire_blade OP Man
over a year ago

Manchester

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By *ire_blade OP Man
over a year ago

Manchester

I wasn't even aware we was fighting till the pigging arse dig on here where on the same side ya silly sod

last word though the daft

smiley was ment cos im an old engh git to remember XR2 where the organal scoobys as in the nic name

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By *ee VianteWoman
over a year ago

Somewhere in North Norfolk

"I wasn't even aware we was fighting till the pigging arse dig on here where on the same side ya silly sod

last word though the daft

smiley was ment cos im an old engh git to remember XR2 where the organal scoobys as in the nic name"

lol Saying you were acting like an arse wasn't a dig, it was a straight statement of my opinion. Digs are sly and subtle, or they're supposed to be!

Now less of the silly sod before you set me off again about patronising comments

Incidentally Saabaru is a common insult directed at the marque hence thinking it was intentional.

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By *teveanddebsCouple
over a year ago

Norwich

"*WARNING HONDA FANBOY COMMENT BELOW*

Really want a plate with VTEC in it. seen

a lot such as V800 TEC pretty cheap too

Bwaaaah

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Got two on my bikes and one on my car

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By *nnyMan
over a year ago

Glasgow

"I think some people maybe take their cars a little too seriously....."

There's no question about that.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Theres one for sale now on a site i wont mention but if you want details inbox me and its PE11NES and they want £2500.00 for it im sorry i would not have that if you paid me.

recon you really would be a cock if that was your choice

telling ya man b really disin ya ting with dat me julie neva get in ma ride wiv dat ting on as its no respec me look like a bumbaklot respec to da fab masive peace out bro,s.lol

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I have one on my car. Owned it over 15 years. Birthday plus my initials. X

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Some like them others don't however its a fact those that do have them take greater care over their cars, are on the whole more considerate drivers and are more likley to be insured and do keep their cars longer. Its a choice thing but you will always get a little jealousy creeping on from those who don't have them.

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By *nnyMan
over a year ago

Glasgow

"Some like them others don't however its a fact those that do have them take greater care over their cars, are on the whole more considerate drivers and are more likley to be insured and do keep their cars longer. Its a choice thing but you will always get a little jealousy creeping on from those who don't have them. "

Do you have a source for those 'facts'?

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By *aisy100Woman
over a year ago

wakefield

Ive had my plate for about 10 years and its been on 6 cars, the last car I had was a totall dumping ground so I guess it kinda puts holes in your theory

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By *ubybabyCouple
over a year ago

lincoln ish

like you daisy ive had mine for years and its been on 6 cars it spells my town and takes the year off the car, im not a snob far from it xxxx

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By *ee VianteWoman
over a year ago

Somewhere in North Norfolk

When I had mine I took great care of my car and I was always insured. I am not proud to say, however, that sometimes I drove it like an absolute idiot.

Now I don't have one I am still insured and I still look after my car as well as possible but I am a much more experienced and considerate driver.

I had one, I don't have one now, I don't miss having one and I'm not jealous of anyone who does.

I doubt your facts, sorry.

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By *aisy100Woman
over a year ago

wakefield

"like you daisy ive had mine for years and its been on 6 cars it spells my town and takes the year off the car, im not a snob far from it xxxx"

I love having my plate on my cars as its kinda close to my name and was a gift from husband, in our work carpark there are quite a few people with private plates but non are snobs either x

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Sorry but I find them the car accessory equivalent of a golf jumper, although I've no idea what I mean by that."

Personally I don't get the appeal of them, but have always struggled to find an explanation of my feelings. The above is exactly what I was looking for

OP you are not sad, it does give some amusement on the road to try to figure out what personalised plates mean, and some I have seen I would almost like to own, e.g. SL 1 UTT, now I am happy to know it's because I would also like the Vatersay Golf Club (VGC) jumper

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