Mercedes Number Plate Falling Off? Why It Happens and How to Fix It
Plates won't stay on your Mercedes? The coated front base and four rear rivets are why. Here's how to fit them so they stay on.
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Number Plate Styles in the UK: Every Road-Legal Style Explained
Every road-legal number plate style in the UK: printed, 3D gel, 4D, 4D gel, bevelled, hex, short, oversized and EV, what each looks like and what it costs.
Are Number Plate Surrounds Legal? Holders and Frames Explained
Number plate holders and surrounds are legal in the UK if they don't cover or change any part of the registration. What to avoid, and the holders we sell.
Are Oversized Number Plates Legal? Sizes, Rules and Which Cars Need Them
Oversized number plates are road legal in the UK. There's no maximum plate size, but the characters, spacing and markings must meet the normal rules.
Are Magnetic Number Plates Legal? How They Work and Whether They Stay On
Are magnetic number plates legal in the UK? Yes, if the plate is secure and road legal. How magnetic kits work, how to fit one and who they suit.
Are Short Number Plates Legal? UK Rules Explained
Short number plates are road legal in the UK if the plate fits your registration with full-size characters, legal spacing and proper margins.
Number Plate Position Law UK: Where and How Plates Must Be Fitted
UK number plates must be fixed vertically, be easily readable in daylight and have the rear plate lit at night. Here's what the law says about positioning.
Are Bevelled Number Plates Legal? (4D Retro Plates Explained)
Bevelled (4D retro) number plates are road legal in the UK if the raised characters are solid black, in the standard font and spacing, with BS AU 145e marking.
How Long Do Number Plates Last? When to Replace Them
Number plates have no legal expiry date. What decides how long they last, what old plates look like, when to replace them and what our 3-year warranty covers.
Are Hex Number Plates Legal? What the UK Rules Say
Hex number plates are road legal in the UK if the characters, spacing, margins and markings meet the normal rules. Here's what the law says about plate shape.
