ardasaliah Posted July 21, 2004 Share Posted July 21, 2004 Hi had my plates stolen last night. Heard them do it as well didn’t have enough time to give chase as they jumped into a car and speed off. bloody annoying wa~kers. Just want to know briefly who to contact. Obviously-the police. How about the DVLA?? Just worried ill get blamed for any dodgy dealings that might go on with my cars identity. Speed cameras. Congestion charge, robbery?? etc. I can’t be asked with the admin work to prove that I didn't do the things listened above. Let me know if I am over reacting. Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake Posted July 21, 2004 Share Posted July 21, 2004 I'd just log it with the police and make a note of the incident number. Can't see why the DVLA would be interested. As long as you've got a police incident number you should be covered. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gareth Davies Posted July 21, 2004 Share Posted July 21, 2004 So if you want to speed / congest / rob with impunity you just have to report your number plates stolen. w00t. If someone wanted to 'clone' you car surely they'd just write down the number and get plates made? Or are the new 'security' features that good? Seems like a bizarre thing to steal either way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex Posted July 21, 2004 Share Posted July 21, 2004 Why spend the money on a plate when you can take it? Would be my guess. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay Posted July 21, 2004 Share Posted July 21, 2004 When I had my plates made up last time, they (Halfords) needed the V5 document to prove the plates were mine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supragal Posted July 21, 2004 Share Posted July 21, 2004 Originally posted by Jay When I had my plates made up last time, they (Halfords) needed the V5 document to prove the plates were mine. indeed. you can't buy a genuine legal plate without the V5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ardasaliah Posted July 21, 2004 Author Share Posted July 21, 2004 CHEERS- Just anoying knowing that my plates might be going round on a similar car. There cant be that many red UK spec tt supras around?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terribleturner Posted July 21, 2004 Share Posted July 21, 2004 When i got a new plate made for my bike i just did it over the phone, only form if id was my credit card. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake Posted July 21, 2004 Share Posted July 21, 2004 Originally posted by terribleturner When i got a new plate made for my bike i just did it over the phone, only form if id was my credit card. What's your point mate? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terribleturner Posted July 21, 2004 Share Posted July 21, 2004 my point is that you can get a plate made up without producing a v5. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chase Posted July 21, 2004 Share Posted July 21, 2004 What you actually get is a 'sign' that is exactly the same as a number plate... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake Posted July 21, 2004 Share Posted July 21, 2004 Originally posted by terribleturner my point is that you can get a plate made up without producing a v5. Oh I see. I guess you can do lots of things illegally, you can't legally buy a number plate without the V5 though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aerotop Dave Posted July 21, 2004 Share Posted July 21, 2004 Fancyplates? They don't care about seeing the V5. I think you might be right on the 'sign' thing though. Is it a numberplate or (from a legal standpoint) merely a sign that looks like a numberplate? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
far Posted July 21, 2004 Share Posted July 21, 2004 Originally posted by Jake Oh I see. I guess you can do lots of things illegally, you can't legally buy a number plate without the V5 though. Even though the new legislation is being adhered to by the big retailer like halfords a lot of smaller companies aren't bothered im afraid Jake. "MOTORSAVE" ( I think a northern only company ) made me a plate on the spot without any questions.Also many signwriters are happy to make a sticker plate up without any V5 You can even buy the reflective backing and relevent numbers from a lot of places without having to provide V5's Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Digsy Posted July 21, 2004 Share Posted July 21, 2004 My nearest Halfords wouldn't even make up a non-standard sized plate for me. However Wilco just wrote my reg down on a scrap of paper and had one made up to whatever size I wanted. Cost me £25 though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dude Posted July 21, 2004 Share Posted July 21, 2004 Originally posted by Jake Oh I see. I guess you can do lots of things illegally, you can't legally buy a number plate without the V5 though. Yes you can , how many do you want ???? Dude :flame Dev Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake Posted July 21, 2004 Share Posted July 21, 2004 Originally posted by Jake you can't legally buy a number plate without the V5 though. Originally posted by dude Yes you can Not according to the DVLA : http://www.dvla.gov.uk/numberplates-ni Any person who carries on a business as a number plate supplier in England or Wales must register with DVLA. Registered number plate suppliers are required to keep records of all transactions. The intention is so that the supplier can provide records that will include name and address details of the purchaser and verification that proof of identity and proof of entitlement to the vehicle registration mark had been provided Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dude Posted July 21, 2004 Share Posted July 21, 2004 PM your number and i'll get you some plates made !!!! Dude:flame Dev Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake Posted July 21, 2004 Share Posted July 21, 2004 I don't need any plates made thanks mate. I'm quite happy with the one you put on the rear of my car already. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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