Numberplate manufacture by repairer

[agent006]

I've had my car away for repair after a non-fault insurance claim. I've noticed that they've put a new rear numberplate on, but they didn't have the V5 at any point (or indeed the tax as it ran out while they had the car). Is this legal? I was under the impression that one needed proof of ownership to make a new 'plate, or is there an exemption for repairers?

[7db]

There's no exemption for repairers.

All new numberplates need to be done with sight of V5.

[apguy]

There is an exemption for vehicle repairers.

We still have to be authorised by the DVLA to be a number plate supplier, but our requirements are that the number plate is supplied as part of an authorised repair on behalf of an insurance company.
If, however, you had asked for a number plate to be supplied privately you would have be requested to produce all the relevant documents.

[7db]

Incidentally:-

dvla said:

10. Due to repair work undertaken for an insurance claim a number plate needs to be replaced. What documentation does a supplier need to record? Personal ID must always be used along with proof of entitlement to establish a legitimate link with the vehicle. As an alternative to the normal proof of entitlement documents, suppliers can record the details of the insurer and the insurance policy number.

From www.dvla.gov.uk/faq/faq_register_numberplate.htm#10

[fish]

Just use fancy plates

[CombeMarshal]

You can still get number plates all over the place!

[mybrainhurts]

My local trade supplier demands V5, recent utility bill, birth certificate, blood sample and left little finger, sealed in a plastic bag......

[Dwight VanDriver]

We agree that only a Registered Supplier can issue a new replacement plate. He has to keep records. On his record sheet he will show as authorisation to issue - Entitlement Code 9 - recording Insurance claim number and Insurers name.

dvd

[Einion Yrth]

Dwight VanDriver said:

We agree that only a Registered Supplier can issue a new replacement plate. He has to keep records. On his record sheet he will show as authorisation to issue - Entitlement Code 9 - recording Insurance claim number and Insurers name. dvd

I think you mean 'only a Registered Supplier may issue a new replacement plate'. www.fancyplates.com is perfectly capable of issuing a new replacement plate, it's just it's of dubious legality.

[Dwight VanDriver]

Ross - we only deal with the lawful on this site....

dvd

[agent006]

Well that's a shame. Was hoping to add this to the list of things to bash them about the head with, i suppose fraud will have to suffice.

Cheers.

[rewc]

As I understand it the regulations only apply to England and Wales. There is no problem getting them made in Scotland or Nortern Ireland and there are hundreds of adverts on e bay to provide them mail order.

>> Edited by rewc on Saturday 4th March 17:54

[Mrs Fish]

James here:

Fancy plates are totally legal in their supply as they are outside the suplier laws.

The law that then applies to me is that the plate must be to BS standards and display the supplier name. Fancy plates don't put there name on so that is the only failing. Technically yes I am using an illegal plate however in reality the letters reflectivity, BS# are all spot on. Better than getting the full 1984 treatment in which it would cost me hundreds of pounds of money to leave work to go to Halfrauds.

The law is stupid anyway, If I was a crim and needed a plate I'd just use fancy plates or nick one.

[Tonyrec]

Mrs Fish said:

James here: Fancy plates are totally legal in their supply as they are outside the suplier laws. The law that then applies to me is that the plate must be to BS standards and display the supplier name. Fancy plates don't put there name on so that is the only failing. Technically yes I am using an illegal plate however in reality the letters reflectivity, BS# are all spot on. Better than getting the full 1984 treatment in which it would cost me hundreds of pounds of money to leave work to go to Halfrauds. The law is stupid anyway, If I was a crim and needed a plate I'd just use fancy plates or nick one.

James, that is quite a popular thing at the moment, stealing plates. Trouble is, the job seem to think that only about 60% are true thefts, the others are 'fabrications' (London conjestion to blame i think)