how do you sell a private reg plate?

Question

I have quite an old car ready to dump it has a private reg plate, how would i go about trying to sell it? where would i get the best offers? Is there a website for people looking to buy privately?

Answer 1

Unless the plate is on retention, or the car it's on is MOT'd, you can't.



Try speaking to these people, they will help....





http://www.regtransfers.co.uk/?domain=adwords&kw=registration%20plate&gclid=COWI_byJsZ4CFUKZ2AodlHx0mA

Answer 2

You have really left it too late. You need to put it on retention before the sale. The buyer may agree to let you have it but then change their minds and there is nothing you can do unless you get a contract in writing to that effect. If I was buying it I would tell you to forget it as it will cause the buyer some hassle with insurance and the actual plates. Note - the plate belongs to the DVLA and is allocated to the car not you.

Answer 3

You have a couple of options really, you can go through a number plate dealer (there are hundreds out there), or you can advertise your number plates yourself privately.



Going through a dealer can seem like a good idea, you don't have to advertise your plate yourself, and hopefully they will find a buyer for you, however, what they tend to do if you want to sell your plate with them, is offer "free valuation" beforehand, they then advertise your number plate for sale, on their website, at a much higher price than they offered you in your valuation!? Why? Because they keep a percentage of your number plates selling price as their 'commission' for advertising it.



The other option people tend to look at, as I mentioned, is eBay. The only thing is, their fees can end up being as much as going though a dealer, as they charge a listing fee, relisting fees if it doesn't sell, and a final value fee of roughly 10% if/when it does sell.



I had a couple of personalised/cherished number plates that I had bought over the years, and wanted to sell on again, but I found there was nowhere I could just advertise them without it costing me an arm and a leg in commission and fees, which is why I set up my website, as a place for people to advertise their numberplates privately, with no commission, relisting fees or final value fees. Have a look at it if you want, its....



www.Plate-Trader.com



Good luck with the sale!

Answer 4

The car needs a current MOT to be able to move the plate.



Loads of rules and info here http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Motoring/PersonalisedRegAndNumberPlates/DG_4022576