New Reg,,,who to do plates??

Clickernick · 7th June 2011, 20:25

Hi all.
Been and bought me a new registration.

Now need to perouse the best plate makers.

Seems there was a lot of comparisons a while back but not any the wiser ATM.

I am concerned with the quality of the smiley shape as many makers seem to get it wrong from some that I have looked at. Either they have straight upper sides where they should have a slight curve, or they get the bottom radius all wrong and it looks cack!

Your thoughts fellow countrymen!!

trikey · 7th June 2011, 20:27

Quote:

Originally Posted by Clickernick

Hi all.
Been and bought me a new registration.

Now need to perouse the best plate makers.

Seems there was a lot of comparisons a while back but not any the wiser ATM.

I am concerned with the quality of the smiley shape as many makers seem to get it wrong from some that I have looked at. Either they have straight upper sides where they should have a slight curve, or they get the bottom radius all wrong and it looks cack!

Your thoughts fellow countrymen!!

Halfords did mine and its spot on (surprising that eh!!)

vindaloo · 7th June 2011, 20:33

Trader - Hardridden on ebay is the man you want, plenty of threads about this.

pab · 7th June 2011, 20:35

halfords i believe don't make smiley plates in store..

try ebay lots of sellers make decent quality items,remember to get the manufacturers id on the plate and a postcode to stay legal.

mark_bonsai · 7th June 2011, 20:38

Halfords did mine, and as you say Paul, they didn't do it instore.

Lates · 7th June 2011, 20:50

Mine were made by FancyPlates in Ireland but I dont believe they are trading anymore

calibrax · 7th June 2011, 20:56

http://www.demonplates.com/

Not the cheapest, but the quality is excellent...

guru · 23rd June 2011, 21:41

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Originally Posted by pab

halfords i believe don't make smiley plates in store..

try ebay lots of sellers make decent quality items,remember to get the manufacturers id on the plate and a postcode to stay legal.

I think that only applies to new style registrations, AFAIK older ones don't need this however my private plates don't have the postcode and I've never had a problem even when they've been on newer cars.

Time Searcher · 30th June 2011, 16:07

I have now received the new "White Smiley" plate from Hardridden. After a little discussion we agreed what format this should take to conform with the Portuguese Authorities - I show the Original plate on delivery, the original overlaid with the Portuguese one and the New White Smiley.
I like it...
Martin, in sunny Portugal

MangoMan · 30th June 2011, 16:48

Hi Martin, they look good. Am glad you managed to sort some out for yourself! I thought he would help you out.

Cheers, Bill.

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