2nd Hand Private Plate transfer / DVLA Question

[robuk]

Hi,

I have trawled PH for the answer and there is alot of info on here but nothing specific to this scenario I dont think. Any help would be greatly appreciated!

- I have car with private plate on.
- I am part-exing the car at a dealer for 2nd hand car.
- The 'new' car is having some retrofits so wont be ready for a week or two.
- I am keeping my car until then, however dealer wants to start 'cherished plate transfer' asap.

The aim is I drive my car in , and the new one out in a week or two. If though the paperwork starts say tomorrow, surely there cant be two cars with the same plates out there at some point? Or, can the dealership state a time / date for the change to take place?

Retention could be a plan B, but the dealer seemed confident that its all doable easily!

[robuk]

Anyone?

[robuk]

Good stuff - when does the paperwork 'start' officially though? When its posted, turns up at my registered address or when I open the envelope with the new V5?

It could be paranoia brought on by ANPR but I dont want to travel 100 miles to collect on the wrong plates...!