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Number Plates are like Marmite

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A Statement of Individuality or an Ostentatious Waste of Money? It’s not just the rich and famous like Lord Alan Sugar (AMS 1), who buy personalised number plates. The business is still big despite the recent economic decline, with many regarding them as an investment or just a statement of individuality. However, for the majority [...]

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Haulage Company Buy a Number Plate

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Promoting a business in a great way! Sometimes you may notice the number plates on a vehicle before you notice the sign writings splashed across it advertising the company name! Promoting a business with the number plate also, is becoming more and more popular and adds that extra ‘eye-catching’ touch! B J & C Carberry [...]

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A Private Number Plate Collection

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Do you have a collection of number plates? Dr Michael Perry has a nice little collection of registration numbers. He was drawn to this form of investment around 1992. Aware that historically value increases, he was eager to join this fast developing trend. As a novice at the start of this venture, he made some [...]

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Land Rover Celebrates its 65th Anniversary

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65 Years of Proud Heritage Last week, celebrations took place to mark Land Rover’s 65th anniversary. The UK’s biggest automotive employer was first established in 1948 when plans were drawn up for the innovative four-wheel-drive. Way back then, it was the chief designer at Birmingham’s Rover Co, Maurice Wilks, who put those spectacular ideas into production. [...]

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2017’s Alfa Romeo – A bit boat-like?

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An interesting concept design. Here we have the Alfa Romeo Executive Fastback Saloon…a bit of a mouthful! Designed by Art Center College of Design graduate Jacob McMurry, and inspired by the Carnival of Venice to provide comfort, elegance and luxury. The glass roof is made from smart glass panels, which are able to turn opaque [...]

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March 2013 Auction Story

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A bit of fun with registration numbers from the next auction FEA22N CU11LEN went to the HA11FAX D155SCO with her B35SSY CO13TTE G188BBS, with only a few DOL44Rs in her purse. She hoped to meet a D155SHY man so had clipped in her FAK33E hair. They arrived at the CUB444N at SEV333N and saw J455SON [...]

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Porsche 929 – Electric 4-Seater Sports-Tourer

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A unique car-sharing system for an exclusive club! Drawing instant comparison to the current family saloon, the Panamera, the 929 concept is an attractive proposal for the future. Although yet to get off the drawing board, this design is sportier and more aggressive, and we must say, a lot nicer than the Panamera. The creator [...]

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An Unexpected Christmas Surprise

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 Not a fan?…He is now! Bob McPhie was not a fan of personalised number plates, he never has been. However, when he opened his rectangular shaped present on Christmas day, he was “absolutely gob-smacked”. At first, he didn’t believe that his daughter and partner had purchased him the registration number. He thought it was some [...]

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Customer – “I’d recommend Carreg.com to anyone”

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“I couldn’t have been more pleased with their service” We recently received a fabulous review via our website survey;   —– Original Message —– To: Sent: Thursday, November 22, 2012 4:24 PM Subject: Survey Response > Hi, > > You have had a survey form submitted from your website. Details below : > > HowHeard [...]

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Our Team “Go That Extra Mile”

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Great service at Christmas Receive the best service all year round from our friendly team. With over 20 years of experience we always endeavour to fulfil your needs, whether you are buying, selling or just looking for some information or advice. The CarReg Team Lynne received a wonderful “thank you” email last week from her [...]

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