How to sell a number plate

Once you have established the value of your number plate and whether you are entitled to actually sell the number plate- you need to advertise and get the word out to as many people as possible.

Where to advertise number plates

Number plate dealers are a good place to start- list with as many of them as possible for free- but beware that the asking price for your number plate will differ from dealer to dealer as each dealer will add a different commission to the deal.

Why advertise numberplates privately

Numberplate classifieds

Advertising with a number plate listings website such as Smashing Plates will give you control over things- if you sell your plate in this manner you will conduct the transfer and do the deal- ultimately selling the plate directly to the buyer means you should get more for your number plate.

Number plate classifieds

Negotiating the price

Once you’ve found a buyer you need to agree on the price; remember to hold strong and hopefully you will already have a buffer in the asking price for your number plate to allow for any deals.

To get an idea of your plate’s asking price- why not get a number plate valuation.

Closing the deal

Once you have settled on a price its time to complete the transaction. With the money safely received in the form of a bank transfer or bankers draft- you need to transfer the number plate.

Transferring the plate

With the transfer complete the number plate is no longer your property and the sale has concluded.

How to transfer a number plate

Can I transfer my number plate?

Tell the insurance company

If you have transferred a number plate from your vehicle and the registration number on your vehicle is now different- you must tell your insurance company.

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