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Try Our New DVLA Online Auction Bidding Service

February 11, 2010

Posted in Auctions,DVLA,National Numbers News — Written by National Numbers

We are pleased to announce that we are offering a free online DVLA auction bidding service to those wishing to purchase personalised number plates online through the DVLA’s online auction service. The new online service complements our well-established offline auction service; both aim to make using the DVLA‘s auction services easier.

Buying number plates at auction can often be a daunting task and requires time and dedication to observe and react as bidding unfolds. National Numbers like to take the hassle out of buying number plates. At our offline auction service, we bid on registrations for customers. Our online service works in exactly the same way – we will purchase the registration on your behalf, while you relax and put your feet up!

This new service is the first of its kind to be offered to number plate buyers. National Numbers Chairman, Eric Craggs, says:

“This excellent online auction service gives our number plate customers the same fantastic opportunities as offline auction buyers. Tell us what plate you are interested in and let us do the legwork for you – don’t miss out on this opportunity to buy your perfect registration at auction.”

DVLA’s online auction service allows buyers to bid on number plates in a similar way to the popular auction web site eBay. For more information about how the service works view our DVLA online auction bidding service article.

Call us today on 01642 36 37 38 to see how we can help, or for more information read our auction testimonials from previous satisfied customers, or learn more about DVLA auctions.

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National Numbers Launches iPhone Number Plate Search App

January 27, 2010

Posted in National Numbers News — Written by National Numbers

Last week we launched our fantastic number plate search app for iPhone! The app sits alongside our web site, giving you even more ways to search and enquire on personalised number plates not just whenever, but wherever you choose.

The number plate search app is perfect for busy people. It takes less than five seconds to search over 30 million registrations (all from the palm of your hand!). Or browse popular number plate categories to get inspiring ideas and helpful suggestions.

The app updates in real-time, which means that our best plates are available to view right away. If we are unable to find a suitable registration, let us help by choosing to phone our experienced sales team, who can search for you.

We are proud to announce that the app is the first of its kind to be offered to number plate buyers.

We are offering the app completely free of charge to iPhone users’.

Eric Craggs, Chairman of National Numbers said, “National Numbers like to push the boundaries in the number plate industry. We wanted to make our vast database available to everyone, wherever they are. Launching the world’s one-and-only number plate search using an iPhone application seemed the logical way to do it”.

To download yours now, simply follow the link to the National Numbers Number Plate Search App in the iTunes Web Store.

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Happy Birthday To You Eric!

February 20, 2009

Posted in National Numbers News — Written by National Numbers

Happy Birthday Eric! It’s Eric‘s birthday today. I’m still not so sure how many birthday bumps I should be giving you Eric, but everyone at National Numbers hopes you have a great day, and gets lots of nice presents!

Happy birthday!

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Work Experience at National Numbers

December 12, 2008

Posted in National Numbers News — Written by National Numbers

My name is Paul Mckeown, I am 16 years old and currently attend Northfield school. I have recently taken part in my work experience at National Numbers Ltd.

The company works in an office on Belasis Avenue in Billingham, buying and selling vehicle regestration plates. I really enjoyed my week and found it a great benefit to me, giving me a better idea of working in a 9-5 job outside of school.

Throughout the week I learnt new skills and feel that the job helped with my computer and communication skills. I found all of the staff at National Numbers very helpful and friendly. I was given plenty of help and advise in the various tasks that were planned throughout the week. In the main office I inputted data into the main database, filing and printing off certificates, phoning and emailing sellers to check availability on plates, collecting and sorting out mail from the post room, and helping print off and make regestration plates. By helping with these tasks i found it gave me a better idea of how the bussiness works, and what jobs need to be done to keep the bussiness up to date.

I feel that in the week i spent at National Numbers I have learnt to work as part of team, and improved my knoledge of everyday working life.

I have enjoyed my week work experiance working for the company and feel that I benefitted from the experiance.

I would like to thank all of the National Numbers office staff for their help and their patience.

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Sue Number Plates

August 3, 2008

Posted in National Numbers News — Written by National Numbers

SUE 1 on the Aston Martin - a super SUE number plate! How quickly another year comes around!

Once again, it’s our Director Sue Craggs’ birthday, so I’m writing both to commemorate Sue’s birthday and talk about SUE number plates.

National Numbers have so many excellent quality SUE number plates – they’ve always been popular; I suppose this is a reflection of the popularity of the name.

And there’s so much history behind SUE number plates. The first SUE number plates were released onto vehicles from the County Council office of Solihull in August 1955, and the very first SUE registration, SUE 1, to an Aston-Martin DB 2/4 mark 1.

National Numbers has sole written permission to sell this unique registration: see our customer story on SUE 1, which explains the fascinating history behind this charming number.

The first SUE number plates were, of course, dateless and first issued way back in 1955! Of the suffix range, SUE G was released in 1969, SUE M in 1974, SUE R in 1977 and finally SUE W in 1981. This was followed by 2,000 prefix SUE number plates 1986. There are also lots of new style SUE number plates starting at £999.00.

Happy birthday Sue!

Tags: birthday bumps, prefix registrations, suffix registrations

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Alistair’s Birthday

July 21, 2008

Posted in National Numbers News — Written by National Numbers

It was Alistair’s birthday yesterday. Alistair – more commonly known as Ali – is a top-class National Numbers private number plate salesperson, and although he’s not in the office today, everybody at National Numbers would like to wish him a very happy birthday for yesterday.

Ali likes his cars fast.

He also likes donuts in his cars, but not the sugar coated variety!

He used to have a Vauxhall Corsa but more recently has been burning around in a 16v Ford Fiesta Zetec, complete with phat ICE and in-car lighting!

So happy birthday Ali! Here’s to many more years of car donuts!

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Goodbye Yee and Ashley!

June 5, 2008

Posted in National Numbers News — Written by National Numbers

Travelling for Yee and Ashley Today sees the sad departure of two staff members, Yee and Ashley, who are off to travel the world over the summer holidays before returning to University in the autumn.

The two have brightened the National Numbers office for a year whilst undertaking work experience as part of their degree courses.

Everyone at National Numbers wishes them the best of luck (and fun!) with their travels and studies over the next year.

Two plates for Yee and Ashley:

Good luck girls!

Tags: new style number plates, suffix registrations

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Happy Birthday, Dear Gwen!

April 2, 2008

Posted in National Numbers News — Written by National Numbers

Gwen, one of National Numbers longest serving members of staff, is celebrating her birthday today.

We know a lady never reveals her true age, so here’s a subtle but much deserved …

Ode To Gwen

Gwen, Gwen, you’re such a gem
Out of ten we give you ten
You fill the office with orange zen
And you’re so much wiser, than three wise men!

Happy birthday Gwen!

Here are some Gwen number plates that could’ve been made for you:

Number Plates for Gwen:

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Two Birthdays to Celebrate Today!

February 28, 2008

Posted in National Numbers News — Written by National Numbers

Pisces First up is Andrea, who hits the big forty today! Many happy returns Andrea!

It’s also Craig’s birthday today, although his age is totally undisclosed. Happy Birthday Craig!

We’ve had a lot of birthdays this week: with Eric, Ed, Andrea, and Craig all notching up an extra year. What is it with February? All I can say is they’re very lucky their birthdays don’t fall on the 29th, or else they’d only be having one every four years! And then there’d be far less cake making its way around the office, for the leap year (or intercalary year, as it’s known by those in the right circles) is a measure taken to keep the calendar year synchronised with the astronomical or seasonal year, and normally consists of a year containing one or more extra days which of course only come round once every four years.

Our birthday bunch all fall under the astrological sign of Pisces – symbolised by two fish: one facing upwards, the other downwards – mirroring their dual pathway in life. Pisces is ruled by the element water and the planet Neptune.

As for numerology, the number 2 is a very powerful number for Pisces (presumably down to their dual personality): think Saint and Sinner rolled into one. According to the Psychic Guild, Pisces is a trendsetter when it comes to art or fashion; a lost soul, a philosopher, a psychotic and a visionary.

So, they’re quite unique then! – Here are some February-type number plate suggestions for our brilliant birthday colleagues!

2 Number Plates
Pisces Number Plates
Water Number Plates
Neptune Number Plates

As you can see, you really can search our web site for anything! Try for yourself with our intelligent number plates search and bag yourself a number plate worth celebrating!

Tags: birthday bumps, horoscope plates

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Happy Birthday Ed!

February 25, 2008

Posted in National Numbers News — Written by National Numbers

Birthday wishes today go out to Ed, National Numbers’ Office Manager/Database Administrator/Second-In-Command.

Ed sports a great registration on his car: TO02 FAR – a witty millennium/new style registration which has raised many a smile in its time!

Happy Birthday Eduardo!!

If you hanker after an eyebrow-raising personalised registration for your vehicle, don’t hesitate to search for ANY word on our web site using our Number Plates Search. Its ingenious search facility hunts our vast database for ANY word, and words similar to it – give it a go!