Number Plate Auctions
National Numbers auction service leads our clients through the whole auction process from advising a hammer price to listening to the bidding live on their lot.
No other dealer has more experience of DVLA auctions, with many satisfied auction clients.
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Testimonials
SM52 HAD
It's like the paint advert, they do what it says on the label. In a very efficient and polite manner. If you phone them nothings a bother. Great company to deal with
SH58 SUE
Chantelle was very helpful and kept me informed by phone and email what was happening with the sale of the number plate i was buying.
THZ 8355
Transfer completed in two days, many thanks
MH05 EVS
Fantastic service
Dealt with Phil in connection with the purchase of a personal plate. Communication was excellent and the entire process was quick efficient and professional. Would recommend them to anyone.
M444 JEL
After 3 lots of phone calls still had completely wrong size of number plates for my Diahatsu Copen. Had to buy these independently as gave up in the end. Surely staff should know what plates fit what car.
RJP 591
Having never been in a position to own a personalised registration, I was looking for advice and guidance on the whole process. Dan was brilliant. Polite, patient and informative. Nothing was too much trouble. From beginning to end, Dan ensured that the whole process was smooth and seamless. Great communication. I would recommend National numbers to anyone thinking of investing in a personalised plate. Thanks Dan for your person centred approach.
15 TY
Fast, efficient service, excellent communication and prompt payment
Number Plate Search Inspiration
Cars
Search registrations linked to your make, model or badge, from BMW and Porsche to M3, GTI and RS combinations.
Car Brand Number Plates
Initials
Build up your initials from AAA - ZZZ. Keep it simple with your own initials, a partner’s or a combination that means something to you.
Initial Plates
Names
See how first names, surnames and shortened names can work across different registration formats.
Name Plates
Sports
Search for registrations linked to your football club, favourite team, player initials or another sport you follow.
Sports Plates
Funny Registrations
Browse registrations that read as words, jokes or phrases, from subtle puns to combinations that are hard to miss.
Funny Plates
Rude & Cheeky
Explore combinations with double meanings, suggestive wording and the humour you probably wouldn’t put on the family car.
Rude Plates
Rental E-Bikes Are Getting Number Plates: Here's What It Means
One e-bike operator has decided to roll out number plates across its rentals. Find out what this means for the industry and what the law says in 2026.
How Secure Are UK Number Plates? The A66 Tragedy And Number Plate Fraud Examined
Seven people lost their lives on the A66 near Middlesbrough recently, bringing cloned and ghost number plates into the spotlight, with many asking whether the British system is on par with the rest of the world.
1.4 Million UK Cars Fail MOT Every Year Due to Number Plate Issues
New DVLA data reveals that approximately 1.4 million MOT tests fail each year because of problems with number plates. Read on to discover why they fail and how to prevent it yourself.
DVLA Refund Warning as New Pay-Per-Mile Car Tax System Looms
The government's new pay-per-mile car tax scheme is heading for launch in April 2028. However, experts have raised concerns about whether the DVLA's computer systems can cope.