10 considerations when choosing a classic car insurance policy
If you’ve got a classic car then it’s quite probably your pride a...
Mon-Fri 9am-8pm
By: Andreea Putinelu
Last updated: 18 April 2019
You might be considering fitting number plates for a number of reasons. Perhaps you want to change your current number plate for a private one, or maybe your number plate has been stolen. No matter the reason, if you are looking for ways to replace your reg plates, this guide should stand you in good stead.
Note: This blog will not explain how to acquire a number plate, for more information on what do you need to get a number plate made check out our post.
The first step is to remove your previous number plate (if there is one). Here is how to remove a number plate:
Begin by opening the plastic screw covers, if there are any. After that you simply undo the screws. In some instances, you may find double sided pads securing the plate, in which case you will need to loosen that. Be aware that this process might take a while due to the fact those pads tend to be very adhesive. Don’t be afraid to use as much force as needed in that case. Simultaneously, you can use any tool you have at hand to help you loosen it.
Image credit: Studio 72 / Shutterstock
If you are fitting your number plate with screws, you will need to drill holes into it. There are a couple of ways to do so, and there are mixed opinions on what the best way is. One way to do it is by drilling the holes from the back. This is the recommended way to do it by most manufacturers. The other way is by drilling it from the front after applying masking tape on the plate.
To make sure you get the positioning right, you can use your previous number plate as a template.
Screw the reg plate onto your car using either your old screws or new ones. Make sure it’s secured tightly in place.
Image credit: Ekaterina43 / Shutterstock
If you’re using double-sided adhesive tape, the second step would be in this case to clean the mounting surface and the back of the new number plate. This is an important step, as it will ensure that the sticky pads adhere to both your plate and the car more effectively.
After you’ve cleaned your surfaces thoroughly, it’s time to remove the adhesive pads from their packaging on one side, and stick this to the back of your number plate. Next, remove the backing of the sticky pad on the side that you will fix onto your car. Be careful not to touch the adhesive as it could impair its stickiness!
Note: The number of adhesive pads you use it up to you, the more you use the more secure the number plate will be. However, by using lots of adhesive it will be harder to change your number plate in the future.
Once you have positioned your number plate correctly, simply press as hard as you can, for a minimum of 10 seconds, to ensure the number plate is secured.
Feature image credit: Andrey_Popov/Shutterstock
Welcome to the Click4reg industry blog. Get your daily fix of the latest industry news and information for private number plates and motoring enthusiasts.
10 considerations when choosing a classic car insurance policy
If you’ve got a classic car then it’s quite probably your pride a...
Considerations when Buying a Car in 2016
A car is the second biggest purchase you’ll ever make in your lifetime,...
What Does Non-Transferable Registration Mark Mean?
Once you have purchased a new car, you may decide that you would like to add ...
Are driverless cars a good thing?
Driverless cars have been a hot topic in the news recently, with MCITY, the worl...
More calls for elderly driver crackdown as cyclist is killed
There have been further calls for mandatory competency checks on elderly drivers...
Mayor of London gets personalised plates
Its been revealed that the infamous London mayor, Boris Johnson, has swapped hi...
© 2021 Click4Reg Ltd
(Registered in England and Wales) Company No. 08578609 | Vat No. 165583776
Tel: 0203 600 1234 | Email: info@click4reg.co.uk
Click4Reg offers private registrations from both stock numbers & private sellers. DVLA is a registered trade mark of the Driver & Vehicle Licensing Agency. Click4Reg Ltd is not affiliated to the DVLA or DVLA Personalised Registrations. Click4Reg Ltd is a recognised reseller of DVLA registrations, please see our terms & conditions for further details.
Registered office address: Click4Reg, Unit 2 Conqueror Industrial Estate, Moorhurst Road, St Leonards On Sea, East Sussex, TN38 9NA.
Hitachi Capital (UK) PLC (FRN:704348) & Specialist Lending Ltd (FRN:422339) are Authorised and Regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. Click4reg Limited FRN: 630511 trading as Click4reg are Authorised and Regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. We are a credit broker, not a lender credit is subject to status and affordability, and is provided by a panel of lenders of whom we have a commercial relationship.