Business Details
33 Years
experience
Your Trusted Source for Personalised Number Plates in Port Talbot
Established in 1993, we are the UK's leading provider of personalised number plates with over 30 years of industry expertise. Our company has facilitated the sale of more than 300,000 private registrations, positioning us as market leaders in this specialised field. As authorised DVLA resellers and members of the Cherished Numbers Guild, we maintain rigorous professional standards while offering the largest selection of private plates in the country. Our commitment to transparency ensures no hidden fees, with all transactions conducted under strict DVLA compliance. We provide comprehensive services including DVLA auction bidding, same-day transfers, and expert re-registration assistance. Our team's extensive experience enables efficient processing of most transfers within days, supported by a secure online platform protected by Comodo SSL certification. We maintain daily price updates to guarantee competitive rates and offer flexible finance options through our FCA-authorised arrangements. With a customer-centric approach, we combine technical expertise in vehicle registration systems with personalised service to meet diverse client requirements.
Services
Private Number Plates
DVLA Auction Plates
Cherished Registrations
Prefix Registrations
Suffix Registrations
Northern Irish Plates
Same-Day Transfers
Retention Certificates
Finance Options
Valuation Service
Served areas
- United Kingdom
Details
- Year established: 1993
Highlights and features
- We have over 30 years of experience in the private plate industry
- We offer the largest selection of private number plates in the UK
- Our prices include no hidden extras or additional fees
- We provide expert DVLA transfer services completed within days
- We are authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority
Associations and certifications
- Cherished Numbers Guild
- Financial Conduct Authority
Payment methods
- Financing available
- Debit cards
- Credit cards
What people say
Largest selection
No hidden extras
Expert team
Quick transfers
Competitive prices
Services
Private Number Plates
We offer the UK's largest selection of private number plates, including rare dateless combinations and modern style registrations. Our inventory exceeds 50,000 options, with prices starting from 1,195. All transactions include the DVLA transfer fee and come with expert guidance through the registration process.
DVLA Auction Plates
We facilitate bids at DVLA auctions with entry-level prices starting at 250. Our service includes professional bid management and post-auction transfer assistance. We provide access to unissued government stock and can secure plates before official releases.
Cherished Registrations
Specialising in historic dateless plates dating back to 1903, we offer rare combinations including two and three-character registrations. Our collection includes notable sales like B 1 and 2 G, with expert valuation services for owners seeking to sell cherished plates.
Prefix Registrations
We provide prefix style registrations from 1983-2001, which remain the most popular sellers. These plates can be registered to vehicles within 3-4 days, with retention certificates available within days of purchase.
Northern Irish Plates
Our Northern Irish registration plates offer age-disguising options without year identifiers. Available from under 100, these plates can typically be transferred the same day and include combinations featuring letters I and Z.
People
MJD
Founder
Established the company in 1993 after personal experience purchasing his own private plate. Built the business from a single registration to a market leader with over 300,000 sales and a prestigious personal collection.
Questions
What types of private number plates are available?
We offer all DVLA-registered types including cherished/dateless plates, prefix/suffix registrations, new style plates, and Northern Irish combinations.
How does the DVLA transfer process work?
We manage legal re-registration with DVLA, including V5 reissue and tax change arrangements. Most transfers complete within days using our expert team.
Can I sell my existing private plate?
We provide free valuation services based on 30 years' market experience. There's no charge for advertising and we handle secure transactions according to DVLA regulations.
Are finance options available?
Yes, through our FCA-authorised arrangements with multiple lenders. Finance rates are determined by credit history with competitive options for budget-conscious customers.
How do I verify plate availability?
Our database updates daily to ensure accuracy. We guarantee plate availability before sale and will match lower advertised prices found elsewhere.
Reviews (12)
Peter E.
Sep 07, 2018
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A big thank you to the team at The Private Plate Co. I found the personal number plate I was looking for after a short search on their website, easy to use. A quick telephone call to arrange for them to transfer my registration, very helpful and friendly all done within two days of sending my documents in. I would definitely recommend this company if looking for a Private Number Plate.
Colin Jordan
Sep 07, 2018
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From ordering the new number online to being able to put the new number plates on was only a matter of about 5 days maximum. Excellent service including taking the hassle of having to deal with DVLA, Brilliant and have already recommended to a friend.
Scott Rust
Sep 07, 2018
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Wow, what a service!, my wife got her new private number plate on Christmas day and was able to use it straight away, thank you, you have made one wife very happy indeed
Steph Moore
Sep 07, 2018
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Great speedy service, paid to have all documents sorted, less than a week later the transfer was completed. Only niggle, I didn't purchase plates at the same time, wanted to buy locally but didn't receive the relevant document needed to do so with the email informing me the transfer had completed. I was unsure how to go about the process and was told by DVLA I would (or the company doing the transfer) get and email with a download document. I emailed Private Plate Company who promptly sent the document but I felt this information and download should of been sent to without me having to ask for it.
Tim Mills
Sep 07, 2018
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Professional, helpful service with clear emails sent to advise on any further steps needed before the registration can be released. Very quick service for transferring the registration through DVLC, 2 days in total from ordering to receiving notification that I could use the new plate. Wouldn't hesitate to recommend.
Hervinder Bola
Sep 07, 2018
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I have never ordered private plates so this was all new to me. I found the person/s I spoke to very helpful and he explained everything to me. I paid for my plates over the phone & I was told I would receive an e-mail confirming my order and that my plates would arrive in 5 days however I never got the e-mail so I was a little worried. I had absolutely no need to worry as the ppc went one step further & arranged for my plates to be delivered the very next day. What a brilliant service I would definitely recommend this company - this is what you call customer service & satisfaction.
Vanessa Kay Seeley
Sep 07, 2018
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Great service. Ordered the plate Monday documents are all back and it's being fitted tomorrow (Friday) ....really helpful and answered any questions I had straight away xx also the cheapest company I found and I looked at a lot!
James Gerry
Sep 07, 2018
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An excellent service from The Private Plate Company. I ordered my number plate via their website on Thursday morning and it was on my car on the Tuesday (after a few phone calls!) A quick, professional and very friendly service...Highly recommend - Thank you
Martin Roe
Sep 07, 2018
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I ordered a new registration and Plates for my slk on Monday, late afternoon, and they arrived in todays post (Thursday). I'm so ecstatic to have found a company that makes promises that they actually fulfil and sooner than they quoted. I'm a delighted customer and would highly recommend The Private Plate company. Thanks Martyn and Katherine.
Amy Matthews
Sep 07, 2018
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After looking for ages for the perfect plate I finally found it. And I can't recommend this company enough, very fast service and staff are so friendly. My step Mam also bought her plate from this company and she is over the moon with it.
Laurence Sharp
Sep 07, 2018
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Just bought a plate through these guys and the service and communication have been first class. The DVLA transfer was made by the Private Plate company and was completed in only a few hours.
Samantha Beldom
Sep 07, 2018
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Really pleased with my new plates such a quick easy and simple process I brought my plates and sent off the paperwork for the company to do all the work they signed for my documents at 11am and by 3pm I could put the plates on!!