How can I sell my private number plate safely?
Found a number plate but don’t trust the seller?
Selling a number plate but don’t trust the buyer?
Or not sure on the procedure in general?
Moonstone Plates is your trusted Private Number Plate Broker and we guarantee a safe and secure transaction every time.
It is recommended to use a number plate broker to sell your private number plate in the UK, as this can avoid any risks that can potentially happen when buying or selling a private number plate privately.
Key risks to be aware of:
Identity theft: Sharing certain criteria of your retention certificate online can allow criminals to clone your plate and use it on another vehicle, this could lead to potential legal issues and complications with your insurance and the law.
Incorrect transfer process: Failing to follow the correct DVLA procedure of transferring the ownership of the plate can leave you still legally responsible for it even after the sale.
Losing your original registration: Once you put a private plate onto a car, the original age-related plate is deactivated, gaining access to it later might be difficult.
Fraudulent buyers: Dealing with dishonest buyers or sellers who may try to scam you by not paying the full amount or not completing the transfer properly.
Who does what first: do you pay for the plate relying on the seller to then give you the certificate number OR do you give the buyer the certificate number and hope they then make the payment? As a buyer or seller, you are guaranteed all the relevant paperwork is accurately processed for you both safely when going through a private number plate broker.
Key benefits of using a number plate broker:
Secure transactions: Reputable number plate brokers like ourselves, ensure the transfer of ownership is done correctly and securely, minimising the risk of scams to either of you.
Selling or buying your private Plate: So, once you have found a buyer/seller but there are trust issues or you are unable to meet in person, we will be the mediator, ensuring all parties have fulfilled their legal obligation only releasing the funds once all conditions have been met and ensuring that the sale of the plate is complete – basically like an escrow service, we are a neutral third party acting in the middle for you both.
Why choose Moonstone Plates Ltd?
Fast & reliable service once we have full payment and all documentation required, usually within, but not limited, to a 48-hour period.
What documents are required?
For the buyer, we need to see a copy of:
Photographic ID (ie driving licence or passport)
A V5C (logbook) the plate will go on to
For the seller, we need to see a copy of:
Photographic ID (ie driving licence or passport)
The certificate details (if on the car we need the retention code and post code - You will be asked for it only once we have full payment)
Bank Account details
Here at Moonstone Plates, we offer a dynamic private number plate brokering service from as little as £50+vat, we will handle the transfer, paperwork and bank payments for you, to enable the sale goes through smoothly whilst protecting both parties when the deal takes place*
Can be paid by bank transfer, bank card or credit card (fees apply)
Not got a car to put the Private Plate straight onto?
No problem, we can offer you 1 of our fleet of vehicles for £50+vat + the £80 retention fee if you don’t have the V5C to hand, enabling the private number plate to be secured until you receive the relevant paperwork.
Looking to buy a Cherished number plate?
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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