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Car and number plate cloning is on the up
Make no mistake, this is no minor problem. And what's worse is that any of us could fall victim to this crime, without even knowing it.
The Telegraph claims up to 8% of cars have cloned number plates. I'd say that was a bit of an exaggeration to grab the reader's attention. Especially if you look at their definition of cloning, which I would argue is not actually correct. Nevertheless, it's still a very real problem, that can (at the very least) cause the rest of us a bit of a headache. At worst, we could end up considerably out of pocket or even with the police knocking at our door.
So what exactly is car cloning?
The phrase "car cloning" basically means passing off a car with the identity of another (using the car registration number). Usually, this is done using the same make / model / colour of the original vehicle. It's done by either having number plates made up or by stealing number plates from someone else's car.
Think it's a minor crime? Think again.
Who clones cars and number plates?
Cars are cloned by criminals to commit a variety of offences.
Crimes can include selling stolen cars by making them look like legitimate cars. If you're buying a vehicle privately, make sure you do some checking before parting with cash.
Fraudster James Fyfe jailed for selling number plates he did not own
James Fyfe led a lifestyle of luxury based on lies and false claims.
He duped unsuspecting buyers into parting with £1000's for prestige personalised number plates and supercars that he did not own. And he used the money to fund a lavish lifestyle, renting supercars and wearing designer clothes.
He presented himself as a car salesman, and advertised Porsches and Ferraris under company name Prestige Lifestyle Supercars. How? Using social media channels and other websites. In reality, he didn't own these. But conned buyers into transferring deposits direct to his bank accounts. In total, he was found guilty for frauds adding up to £231,000.
It's taken a while... but worth the wait, we hope!
The Plate Market launched a sparkling new private number plates website today.
Finding your private number plate was never easier
The site is still packed with great value number plates that start from under £95. With over 45 million to choose from, you'll be spoilt for choice.
To make it easier, we've added some helpful filters. Now you can limit your results based on price, to see what's available within
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Don't lose your cherished registration number
This week I came across a man who is still battling with the DVLA to get his personalised number plate back. Why? Well this is the story, as I understand it. His car was in an accident, and declared a write-off by the insurance company. And it was sporting a personal number plate, which he didn't want to lose.
He did everything according to the rules advised by the DVLA, including obtaining a letter from his insurance company which stated they had no interest in the private number plate. He then sent the paperwork to the DVLA.
Why do personal number plates cost so much? Some of it is simply down to demand. How many Dave's would love a private number plate? There are only a few combinations of letters and numbers to make a DAVE number plate (or any other popular name you're aiming for). So, like anything else, price will be affected by how much demand there is. And there's only one of any particular number plate. So, that's the answer then. Or is it? Well, no. It's not so simple. Most personal number plates are sold through dealers. And dealers charge a commission fee for every number pate sold.
Gareth couldn't resist this personalised registration plate when it came up for sale: GOT 1.
Get it? Got one. Got a personal registration plate. Well, if I still need to explain it.....hmmm!
He liked this registration number so much, he's 'got' a little collection going.... adding to GOT 1 with more cherished number plates GOT 69 and and GOT 1T.
Gareth showed off his prize personal registration plate GOT 1 at the annual Registration Numbers Club rally, at Stanford Hall, Leicestershire on Sunday.
