Private number plates are becoming more and more popular and do not have to cost as much as you think. You can often pick up a cherished number plate for as little as £250 if you shop around and are not particular about what you have. A number plate is often used as a way of advertising and many companies now brand their vans or fleet with consecutive private plates e.g. ABC1 and ABC2 etc.
Many individuals buy plates as a gift for a loved one, and may try to find one that matches their name, birthday or nickname. There are some great private number plate website’s out there that will search for a plate for you based on information you have given them and notify you when one becomes available. Do your research, as some companies charge a lot more commission that others and you may end up paying hundreds of pounds over the odds.