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Car Forum / UK Car Forums / Car Maintenance (UK group) / May 2007dealers name on Reg. plate for MOT ?
I bought some reg. plates from ebay, which do not have any dealer name on them, will this be ok for the MOT ? It's an 02 car but the MOT website does not mention it, only the spacing/ font... Maybe I'll put the tatty old ones in the boot just in case, although I suppose the MOT garage can always make up some new ones if needed :) Simon >I bought some reg. plates from ebay, which do not have any dealer > name on them, will this be ok for the MOT ? It's an 02 car but the [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] > > Simon it is not a requirement mr p (srp@lycos.co.uk) gurgled happily, sounding much like they were saying > I bought some reg. plates from ebay, which do not have any dealer > name on them, will this be ok for the MOT ? Yes. > mr p (srp@lycos.co.uk) gurgled happily, sounding much like they were > saying [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > > Yes. In addition to removing dealer fitted rear window stickers (usually insisting that this is done by the seller of the car), I also paint out the branding on reg. plates with yellow & white paint. I refuse to provide free advertising. Brand/dealer names on reg. plates have absolutely no bearing on the MOT test. Terry D. > In addition to removing dealer fitted rear window stickers (usually > insisting that this is done by the seller of the car), I also paint > out the branding on reg. plates with yellow & white paint. <rolls eyes> Bet that looks *quality*... > Brand/dealer names on reg. plates have absolutely no bearing on the MOT > test. Correct, but it is a legal requirement for new plates made in England and Wales to identify the manufacturer of them (including the postcode) >> In addition to removing dealer fitted rear window stickers (usually >> insisting that this is done by the seller of the car), I also paint [quoted text clipped - 8 lines] > Correct, but it is a legal requirement for new plates made in England and > Wales to identify the manufacturer of them (including the postcode) Mine has the postcode in 10 point, but the dealers name is in something like 24 point... Bob >> In addition to removing dealer fitted rear window stickers (usually >> insisting that this is done by the seller of the car), I also paint [quoted text clipped - 9 lines] > and Wales to identify the manufacturer of them (including the > postcode) Get 'em made in Ireland - at www.fancyplates.com for example, and no paperwork hassle either. > Get 'em made in Ireland - at www.fancyplates.comfor example, and no > paperwork hassle either. Interesting how they can get away with that, as they in the UK (Northern Ireland) but the regulations only cover manufacturers/ assemblers in England and Wales. Do you think the government hadn't worked out that mail-ordering these things from elsewhere in the UK would bypass the law? BobC > In addition to removing dealer fitted rear window stickers (usually > insisting that this is done by the seller of the car), I also paint out the [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > > Terry D. Why not charge them for the advertising? The message <fYw5i.626$J15.169@newsfe3-gui.ntli.net> from "Brian" <blecnospam@tesco.net> contains these words: > Why not charge them for the advertising? Plates now have to be made showing the name and (IIRC) the phone number of the firm that makes them.[1] Of course, there's nothing to stop you covering it up again as soon as you get them home. [1] Actually, it may just be the postcode - I can't find a definitive answer without spending too much time arseing about.  SignatureSkipweasel We have always been at war with Iran. [George Orwell - almost] >> mr p (srp@lycos.co.uk) gurgled happily, sounding much like they were >> saying [quoted text clipped - 9 lines] > > Terry D. I've seen a few cars with the name of the dealer in small letters next to the make/model badges on the rear of the car. Physically stuck onto the paintwork! They weren't courtesy cars either. I always (heh, only had 2 cars!) remove the dealer sticker from the window and would never buy a car which had the dealer name anywhere on anything else other than the reg plates and tax disc holder (ie. easily removable etc). D > I've seen a few cars with the name of the dealer in small letters next > to the make/model badges on the rear of the car. Physically stuck > onto the paintwork! They weren't courtesy cars either. Only a few? It seems to have be SOP for most dealers for quite a few years - either stickers or plastic plaques. >> I've seen a few cars with the name of the dealer in small letters next >> to the make/model badges on the rear of the car. Physically stuck [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] > It seems to have be SOP for most dealers for quite a few years - either > stickers or plastic plaques. Some people are probably *happy* to get an extra badge on the car. > > I've seen a few cars with the name of the dealer in small letters next > > to the make/model badges on the rear of the car. Physically stuck [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] > It seems to have be SOP for most dealers for quite a few years - either > stickers or plastic plaques. Veloces stick a www.veloces.co.uk sticker around the boot lock on their used Alfas. I'm afraid to try and remove it. SignatureSteveH 'You're not a real petrolhead unless you've owned an Alfa Romeo' www.italiancar.co.uk - Honda VFR800 - Hongdou GY200 - Alfa 75 TSpark Alfa 156 TSpark - B6 Passat 2.0TDI SE - COSOC KOTL BOTAFOT #87 - BOTAFOF #18 - MRO # - UKRMSBC #7 - Apostle #2 - YTC # >> > I've seen a few cars with the name of the dealer in small letters next >> > to the make/model badges on the rear of the car. Physically stuck [quoted text clipped - 9 lines] > > I'm afraid to try and remove it. You could specify that they don't put one on as part of the deal when you buy the car... I have noticed Wilsden Autos put the hideous old car sticker on their sales - I would walk out without paying when I went to pick it up if they put that crap on. Not wanting to give out free advertising: <BBC> other hideous sticker applying dealers are available </BBC> Bob > > Veloces stick a www.veloces.co.uk sticker around the boot lock on their > > used Alfas. [quoted text clipped - 5 lines] > on their sales - I would walk out without paying when I went to pick it up > if they put that crap on. They put them on before they hit the forecourt. Doesn't matter how much you hate the stickers, it's not worth walking away from a nice car and a decent deal for the sake of a poxy sticker. SignatureSteveH 'You're not a real petrolhead unless you've owned an Alfa Romeo' www.italiancar.co.uk - Honda VFR800 - Hongdou GY200 - Alfa 75 TSpark Alfa 156 TSpark - B6 Passat 2.0TDI SE - COSOC KOTL BOTAFOT #87 - BOTAFOF #18 - MRO # - UKRMSBC #7 - Apostle #2 - YTC # >>> Veloces stick a www.veloces.co.uk sticker around the boot lock on their >>> used Alfas. [quoted text clipped - 12 lines] > Doesn't matter how much you hate the stickers, it's not worth walking > away from a nice car and a decent deal for the sake of a poxy sticker. I did inform my dealer that i would walk from the deal if they gave me number plates with the EU flag on it. Gaz >> mr p (srp@lycos.co.uk) gurgled happily, sounding much like they were >> saying [quoted text clipped - 9 lines] > > Terry D. I always take dealer reg plates as a good indicator that there's less chance the car has been crashed and repaired, or at least, if it has, the repair may have been done by an approved bodyshop. (that's manufacturer approved, not the shite peddled by insurance companies). |
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