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Personalised car license plates

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CapricornCosmo · 04/11/2026 18:12

Looking for outside opinions on private license plates on which would look better

The full name if possible on a 6 or 7 character plate or the shorter 5 character prefix plates with the first half of the name (and nickname) for example a4 ann

Thanks in advance

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vitahelp · 04/11/2026 18:13

Are you using numbers within the full name plate? If so can you tell us the numbers and the relative letters?

WonkyIvy · 04/11/2026 18:47

The full name would presumably look better. It would depend on what it was though. A4 ANN doesn’t look like a personalised number plate particularly but at least Ann is a whole name in some circumstances.

boxgoog · 04/11/2026 18:48

Again?

Shade17 · 04/11/2026 20:56

Unless the full name is spelled perfectly like DAV 1D then it doesn’t look great. A decent plate with initials is better like 123 ABC or 12 ABC etc depending on your budget.

GoodGirlFaith · 04/11/2026 20:57

None. Tacky.

BCBird · 04/11/2026 21:07

GoodGirlFaith · 04/11/2026 20:57

None. Tacky.

I agree

BarbaraUsher · 04/11/2026 21:12

Jemma/Emma again?

Save your money!

Realorsurreal · 04/11/2026 21:14

Neither look good.

InveterateWineDrinker · 05/11/2026 11:56

Random numbers in what's meant to look like someone's name often comes out looking ridiculous.

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socialbatteryisdead · 05/11/2026 11:57

MN hates private plates. Each to their own I say.

BobbleBear · 05/11/2026 12:01

I’d never have a name style on my car as I think it’s a risky security issue if it’s very similar to your actual name.

I’d find a series of letters and numbers that you like but completely different to your own name, if you have to buy one.

BillieWiper · 05/11/2026 12:08

Is it you again?
Don't bother. It looks tacky, self absorbed and like the person has no concept of wastefulness.

RaraRachael · 05/11/2026 12:54

I live in an area with some of the highest personalised plate ownership.
They're naff, especially ones that try to spell out your name, like using a 4 instead of an A.

bardabunga · 05/11/2026 12:59

A550 LES

Bad idea.

SabbatWheel · 05/11/2026 13:02

No idea why they are seen as tacky, but to each their own! I don’t have pmeumatic lips or tits, but they seem to be even more prevalent than personalised plates, and are tacky as hell! 🤣

I have two, one on retention and a current one, both of which are linked to my hobbies. They were the cheapest you could pay at the time and it’s just a bit of fun. It also means that my mates spot me passing on the road quickly and give me a wave 🙂

DH, DD and DSiL also have them.
Use the number plate generator online to see what your ideas would look like first.

lifeisgoodrightnow · 05/11/2026 13:11

They keep their value and often increase. Bought my husband one 10 years ago for £250 and its particular combination and single digit number means it’s worth around £1000 if we sold it not that we would . Plus he’s crap at remembering number plate numbers but can remember his simple one Smile just pick one that will remain popular I’d err on full name

lifeisgoodrightnow · 05/11/2026 13:16

SabbatWheel · 05/11/2026 13:02

No idea why they are seen as tacky, but to each their own! I don’t have pmeumatic lips or tits, but they seem to be even more prevalent than personalised plates, and are tacky as hell! 🤣

I have two, one on retention and a current one, both of which are linked to my hobbies. They were the cheapest you could pay at the time and it’s just a bit of fun. It also means that my mates spot me passing on the road quickly and give me a wave 🙂

DH, DD and DSiL also have them.
Use the number plate generator online to see what your ideas would look like first.

Don’t get me started on gigantic lashes and butt lifts. There’s some freaky looking doll people now.

I digress. Private number plates are fun. If you don’t like them don’t get one. That’s how I am with gigantic silly lips, frozen faces, and spider eyes.

wouldn’t mind pneumatic tits though.

Arlanymor · 05/11/2026 13:17

All advertise your twatishness J/Emma

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