National Numbers Blog

November 2019 brings with it the release of the much anticipated 20 registration plate series. This provides a rare opportunity to pick up an incredibly sought-after private reg, with almost 8,000,000 DVLA number plates to choose from.

This month we're talking about classic cars (or "historic" cars if the DVLA ask). From experts to laypeople, a classic car is likely to turns heads on the street, motorways, and of course at classic car shows. But let's try and work out what makes a car classic and take a look at the pros and cons of adding vintage cars to your investment portfolio.

Are Porsche about to take the electric vehicle (EV) world by storm with their all new, all electric four door Taycan?

As more and more motorists develop a deep personal and emotional attachment to their car or motorcycle, the desire to buy a private or personalised number plate has never so popular.

With car related crime on the increase from cloning registrations plates to more hi-tech illegal actives such as theft of vehicles with keyless entry systems, internet-based opportunists are out there too ready to prey upon vulnerable motorists.

Car cloning has been hitting the news headlines again and causing concern for legitimate vehicle owners, the DVLA and law enforcement alike.

With May seeing the release of 69 plates, the DVLA have already clamped down on the more risqué plate combinations but there are a selection of more tasteful plates available.

5 things to consider when choosing your car colour.

A top 10 list of the most expensive places to park per hour in the UK vs the world - includes a handy infographic to summarise the information.

Approved instructors will soon be allowed to take learner drivers onto motorways.