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Personalised number plates - cringey?

289 replies

AmyAmb · 29/04/2025 17:00

Inspired by the mum I see most mornings on the school run. Range Rover, personalised plate, leggings tucked into white socks - I’m sure you know the type!

Anyway, personalised number plates - yay or nay?

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MyUmberSeal · 29/04/2025 17:11

They are one of my top 2 Room 101 deposits. Personalised number plates and the baby on board signs people have in their cars. Really naff.

But, different strokes for different folks.

Goldenboysmum · 29/04/2025 17:10

I have one, but unless you know me you'd have no idea what it means.

It has nothing to do with my name, date of birth etc

FuglyBitch · 29/04/2025 17:09

No, total cringe

TY78910 · 29/04/2025 17:08

Depends what you get tbh. One that spells out ‘spicey’ or your name - yea. One that means something to you but others wouldn’t have a clue - sure. I looked before for DH’s bday. Would have been something along the lines of random letter, his lucky number, first name + middle + surname initial. Would look like like any other plate to the average person

NoThankYouSis · 29/04/2025 17:07

They’re everywhere at the moment. I don’t know why you’d want strangers to know your name as you drive around, it’s not for me but lots of people seem to like them.

CoffeeCantata · 29/04/2025 17:07

Well, they're certainly one of the most conspicuous forms of consumption!

I do tend to judge people but then a very lovely friend got one...

I don't like them but we all spend our money in different ways and some people would judge me for the things I buy.

WinterMorn · 29/04/2025 17:06

100% tacky

pimplebum · 29/04/2025 17:06

Live and let live , some can be fun , others tacky
have you spoken to her? , she may be your new best mate

Comedycook · 29/04/2025 17:06

Awful..

ItsSummerSoon · 29/04/2025 17:06

There was a thread not long ago which was quite amusing. The hatred for them by some is quite extreme. I've got one on my campervan.

SeaShellsSanctuary1 · 29/04/2025 17:05

Yep everyone knows your type

Allthegoodnamesarechosen · 29/04/2025 17:04

‘Never date a man who can’t open champagne without it spilling and making a mess, or who has a personalised number plate.’

Advice given to me by my godmother

HollidayRanger · 29/04/2025 17:04

Not for me but I don’t judge anyone who has more money than sense Grin

Pootles34 · 29/04/2025 17:01

Erm, it's not for me Clive, but you're not covering yourself in glory either tbh.