How to change to new plate....

[AtreuS]

Just bought a plate from the DVLA for the first time ever so can someone give me the simple how to guide please...

I own the car so no finance to let know so im assuming its buy plates once i get the paperwork and have them ready to install. Then process the change with DLVA and once they say its done i put the plates on and call the insurance to let them know?

How does the tax work do i have to redo it or does it auto change once i register the new plate to the car?

Thanks.

 

[--Mike--]

That's exactly right, and the tax/mot will automatically be updated.

 

[Feek]

Then process the change with DLVA and once they say its done i put the plates on and call the insurance to let them know?

Exactly that, nothing else to do.

 

[garsands]

Did you get it from the DVLA auction that ended yesterday. As I got one yesterday as well, my partner doesn't know so I'm going to put it on the car and see how long it takes for her to realise.

 

[AtreuS]

Ok thanks answers my Question

 

[the_worrier]

Is changing to a private plate likely to affect insurance?

 

[Feek]

Is changing to a private plate likely to affect insurance?

No. Why would it?

 

[FBi7]

Is changing to a private plate likely to affect insurance?

No. Why would it?

Well, almost technically yes, but it depends on when you change the reg with the insurers.

Insurers generally allow (some) changes to a policy, within ~14/28 days of taking out the policy, FoC. So if you're say, 2 months into a policy on your new motor and decide to slap a private plate onto it, you'll be charged a stupid 'admin fee'. The level of stupidity varies between insurers.

 

[Penfold101]

Just be aware there are ‘opening times’ on the DVLA website for plate transfers. I got into a mixup with changing insurance/plates and doing one then realising the other was shut. Had to get up early the next morning to do it when they opened before I could drive my car to work, so for 10 hours or so my car was insured with the wrong number plate…

 

[Relentless81]

Did you get it from the DVLA auction that ended yesterday. As I got one yesterday as well, my partner doesn't know so I'm going to put it on the car and see how long it takes for her to realise.

How do you know when these auctions are on? I thought you could just buy one direct whenever

 

[Penfold101]

How do you know when these auctions are on? I thought you could just buy one direct whenever

They’re online all the time, or you can buy new ones direct from the DVLA.

Auctions

DVLA Personalised Registrations

dvlaregistrations.dvla.gov.uk

 

[Relentless81]

They’re online all the time, or you can buy new ones direct from the DVLA.

Auctions

DVLA Personalised Registrations

dvlaregistrations.dvla.gov.uk

Thanks, I didn't know about this and the wife wants one in a few months

 

[garsands]

It can be a good way of getting a plate cheaper. If they have one similar to one that's already available from a reseller.
I saved £500 after fees. I think that a few of the bidders might be resellers so they don't bid as high as they need to make a profit. I was lucky as it's the first time I wanted a new plate and it just happened that this auction had one that I wanted.

 

[Manbatius]

Is changing to a private plate likely to affect insurance?

Made my insurance more expensive by a £5 for the year as they said it increased the risk. Don't think I paid an admin fee. Can't remember, I had to call up as couldn't do it online so may have incured a charge of £25.

 

[Feek]

Made my insurance more expensive by a £5 for the year as they said it increased the risk

That’s a joke of an insurance company. Mines never made any difference.