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Warranty

3 YEAR MANUFACTURER’S WARRANTY

Our custom number plates come with a 3 year manufacturer’s warranty on all plates.

Wide Selection

WIDE SELECTION OF CUSTOM CAR AND BIKE PLATES

With a number of design options available, you’re sure to find the right private reg plate for your vehicle.

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33% OFF ALL PLATES

Save 33% on all custom reg plates for a limited time only. Same day dispatch available.


EXPLORE OUR NUMBER PLATES

Show Plates

Ready to get your vehicle show ready? Plates Express provides display number plates in a range of styles, sizes, and layouts to suit your vehicle’s needs.

We specialise in creating high-quality, custom number plates tailored to your unique taste. Whether you’re looking for sleek designs for car shows or a one-of-a-kind statement piece, our expertly crafted plates are designed to turn heads and make your vehicle truly yours.

Use our plate maker below to start your new custom show plate.

Show Plate Features

  • British standard components
  • Market-leading plate print technology: Printex Ultima
  • Ultra hard-wearing, premium-grade acrylics
  • Enhanced customisation options
  • Water-resistant
  • Sun-fade resistant
  • Pressure washer friendly
  • Plates manufactured by show plate experts
  • Fully reflective
  • Plates Express Ultra Gloss Finish

FAQs

Why are show plates illegal in the UK?

Show (Custom Plates) plates in the UK are only used for show purposes, this means you cannot drive on the road using show plates. This is mainly due to the fact that show plates aren’t designed with the same compliance and standards in mind as a road legal plate. Differences may include larger font sizes, wider spacing and margins between letters, or different materials used for the final product.

What are show plates, and how do they differ from number plates we see on the road?

Show plates, as the name suggests, are intended to be used at car shows or events and are not fit for general UK road use. However, show plates offer a lot more customisation options.

Note: If you’re looking for Legal plates you can use on the road, then please select ‘legal’ from the ‘plate type’ drop-down menu on our plate maker.

What customisation options are available for your show plates?

You can choose from a wide range of sizes, fonts, badges, and borders, as well as add your slogans, branding, or messaging.

What do people use show plates for?

The most common uses we see for our show plates are car shows, events, exhibitions, meet-ups on private land, car showrooms & garages, as well as companies using them to promote their business.

How quickly will I receive my show plates when I order them?

We pride ourselves on raising the bar when it comes to delivery. You’ll find a dispatch deadline in the header of our website. If you place an order before the timer runs out on any given day, your show plates will be dispatched the same day to you.

Note: same-day dispatch is not available on weekends. Orders placed on the weekend will be posted on the next working day.

How do I fit show plates?

When ordering your new set of show plates, you’ll be given the option at checkout to add a fitting kit. You can then use this kit to affix your plates to your vehicle. We have two options available for fitting, either by sticky pads or screws.

For more information, please check our how to fit plates page.


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