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What's the best way to sell a cherished plate?
Three years ago my wife gave up driving through illness and I sold her car, which had a cherished number plate. I kept the number on a Retention Certificate but it was, of course, in her name as the owner...
I own a classic ex work rally car currently in Europe. I want to return it to the UK and store it. I need to ensure its registration number is kept as it is part of its value. What is the best way to do...
My query relates to a cherished number plate which my son had on his car from 2003 until 2005, when he had an accident. The car was deemed to be a write-off and the plate was transferred to his replacement...
My late father owned an Austin 7 Ruby, many years ago. I now know it has been scrapped, I would love to own the number plate for personal reasons, is there any chance it can be issued?
My son has negotiated to buy a used car from a dealer who acquired it with a cherished number. Having had ownership transferred to them, they now have a V5 with the cherished number, but their attitude...
When is it possible to buy or reserve ##11 ### plates directly from DVLA, and why do I see them advertised for sale already?
I recently part-exchanged a five-year-old motorcycle against a new one and asked the dealer to arrange transfer of my cherished number. The new bike was delayed, so to save time I agreed they could transfer...
About 10 years ago my car was stolen and unfortunately the insurance had lapsed, so I could not put in a claim. Having recently moved house, I found some old documents and wondered who actually owns the...
I am the owner of a Mercedes Benz SL55 AMG with a very special registration in Designo Silver. It would appear that a blue MB CL500 is using my registration. I have a letter from the Metropolitan Police...
 

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