November 2025 DVLA Auction: The Top Plates to Watch This Month

Transferring a private number plate can take anywhere from 2 to 4 weeks, depending on how you apply. Learn how the DVLA process works, what documents you need, common delays, and tips to make your number plate transfer smooth and stress-free.

Keep your luxury vehicle in peak condition during winter with essential tips and high-end accessories. From battery care to tyre preparation, ensure your car is ready for harsh weather. Adapt your maintenance routine to safeguard performance, comfort, and safety amidst winter’s challenges.

Choosing between private and personalised number plates depends on your budget, personal style, and goals. While private plates offer affordability and subtle personalization, personalised plates allow for distinctive expressions of identity. Each option involves financial and legal considerations.

The DVLA’s October 2025 number plate auction saw top bids exceed £30,000, with standout registrations like AUT 15M and 303 0 leading the way. Strong demand for short, meaningful and brandable private plates shows the market for personalised registrations remains thriving.

Discover the key trends shaping the future of private number plates in the UK. From EVs and digital marketplaces to new DVLA formats and global buyers, explore what’s next for personalised registrations in 2026 and beyond.

Spectral and hilarious, these private number plates bring a spine-chilling yet comedic twist to your vehicle. Ideal for Halloween enthusiasts and car comedians alike, these registrations ensure your ride won’t go unnoticed. From ghostly apparitions to humorous wordplay, find your perfect plate today

The October 2025 DVLA Auction brings over 2,000 unique number plates for sale, from £70 bargains to rare dateless gems. Discover standout registrations, expert tips, and why DVLA auctions remain the best place to buy official personalised plates direct from the source.

The DVLA’s October 2025 number plate release introduces new prefix registrations from A–H with numbers 27–29. Learn pricing, key dates, and how UK motorists can secure their perfect plate, whether for personal style or investment potential.

For sports stars, private number plates are more than just car bling. They’re personal billboards, showcasing fame and personality. From Lewis Hamilton’s ‘LEW 1S’ to David Beckham’s ‘7 DB’, these plates are iconic. Dive into the unique stories behind the top 10 British sports stars’ famous plates.

Curious if you can keep your cherished private registration plates without a car? In the UK, you can retain your plates on a retention certificate for up to 10 years without assigning them to a vehicle. Learn about the retention process and legalities of holding onto your personalised plates.

Historic private plates stole the spotlight at Goodwood Revival 2025. The cherished number plates HC 1 and DB 1 achieved record auction prices, proving the lasting value of rare DVLA registrations. Learn why collectors and investors are paying premium sums for unique plates.

The DVLA September 2025 auction saw over 2,000 personalised registrations sold, with standout results including 52 O at £102,010 and ELL 10T at £80,810. Dateless plates, names, and quirky formats dominated bidding, proving once again the strong demand for unique number plates.