DVLA vs. Private Number Plate Sales: Key Differences Explained by Moonstone Plates
When you’re looking at buying a private number plate where do you start? Lots of people are under the illusion that they can only be purchased through the DVLA but this is definitely not the case.
Although it’s the DVLA that originally issues every single private number plate UK, there are a whole bunch of different ways you can purchase them.
Yes, you can purchase them from the DVLA’s own website or bid on one at one of their online monthly auctions, but using a reputable dealer like Moonstone Plates Ltd the entire process will be handled for you.
Key reasons to choose Moonstone Plates over the DVLA for private plates:
Expertise advice and a larger inventory:
We have access to a larger pool of private plates that have previously been issued (DVLA only sell newly issued plates), including rarer or more sought-after combinations as sellers will commission us to sell private plates on their behalf (DVLA only sell they don’t buy), giving us the ability to search the whole market to find you your ideal plate.
Streamline process:
We manage the entire process from finding your specific number plate combination, completing all the necessary DVLA paperwork, ensuring that the plate is legally and correctly assigned to your vehicle with our expertise and knowledge. We can even supply and fit the acrylic plates for you.
Guidance, advice and Market Knowledge:
Negotiating on your behalf as we provide insights into the current markets value to make sure you only pay its true value by assessing the whole private plate market and we will also advise you of other similar plates available as well as answering any questions you may have about the whole process, helping you make an informed purchase.
Potential for better deals:
As a reputable dealer, we can often get a more competitive price on your behalf ensuring you get the very best deal available.
The difference between Moonstone Plates and DVLA
DVLA cannot sell pre-owned or second-hand registrations
No valuations can be given to the owner of a private number plate.
They do not buy any personalised registration.
They can give you advise but only after you have pressed button 1 for this, 6 for that, 0 for the other and then you will be 27th in the queue!
Same as in a lot of other industries, without the used or second-hand market, the demand for the new original product is limited. For example, imagine there was no way of buying or selling your car and having to buy brand new from the dealership every time, or you wanted to buy or sell your house but in order to do so your only option would be to buy brand new from the developer every time you wanted to move! Private number plate dealers are exactly the same as Used Car Dealers or Estate Agents, we actively create the secondary market or the primary market would cease to function effectively.
So yes of course the DVLA is very much needed and is effectively the “Developer” or “Car Dealership” as they enable us the dealer to offer you your own, unique Private Number Plate.
Looking to buy a private number plate?
Take a look on our website at the thousands and thousands of private number plates to suit all budgets with prices starting at just £275, it is a perfect & unique gift for everybody.
Click the link www.moonstoneplates.com/buy or press our logo to go back to the home page to begin your number plate journey!
Or If you would like to speak to someone you can call our team Mon-Fri 9am to 6pm at 01995 213112 or click here to contact us!
Looking to sell a private number plate?
Alternatively, if you have a registration plate and are looking to sell or know someone who might you can click here to go to our sell page or give our team a call on 01995 213112.
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