FAQs

Yes. U Group works with private registration companies across the UK, and setting up a trade account is straightforward. Get in touch with our team to discuss your requirements, and we will walk you through the process.

Yes. Short plates are a common requirement in the private registration market, and we supply them as standard. If you have a specific size requirement, our team can advise on the right format for the registration in question.

All number plates supplied by U Group meet BS AU 145e, the current British Standard for number plate materials, construction, and performance. This is the standard required for road-legal plates in the UK and replaced BS AU 145d in September 2021.

You can order made-up plates directly from U Group without any on-site printing equipment. Our made-up plates are finished and ready to fit. If your volume grows to a point where in-house production makes commercial sense, we also supply self-assembly printing systems and can help you make that transition when the time is right.

Yes. We supply both acrylic and aluminium number plates to trade businesses, along with the full range of components, fixings, self-assembly systems, and accessories for both materials. If you are unsure which format best suits your customers, our team is happy to talk through the options.

Turnaround and lead times depend on order volume and specification. Contact our team directly to discuss your typical requirements, and we can give you a clear picture of what to expect.

Bestplate urge all suppliers to check their registration details with the DVLA. You can check your SID details in seconds via the SID check site: https://www.gov.uk/number-plate-supplier or through a quick call to the DVLA on 0300 123 0797. The DVLA and the Police are performing much more rigorous checks upon number plate suppliers to make sure they comply with the current legislation. If you’re not registered or your details are incorrect you can resolve the situation on the telephone. If you are a Bestplate customer, we do need to keep an up to date copy of your Registration Confirmation – V942 Form.

You can fix your new number plates to your vehicle by using self-adhesive sticky pads or a variety of screw types. Whichever method you choose, please ensure you only use sticky pads, screws and colour-coded screw caps which are suitable for number plate fitting. Please click here to view our screw fixing guide

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