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A DVLA warning has been issued over 11am TOMORROW - as a huge deadline looms . Many motorists may not be aware of it, but every eight weeks the DVLA holds a live online auction of personalised car registrations available to purchase to the highest bidders, with the current taking place this week. Lots start to close tomorrow - on Tuesday, October 21, at 11am. Some of the customised plates available to the highest bidders this week include 8000 B - £2,500 (starting bids), 69 JER - £1,200 , 95 MEG - £1,200, 300 ROB - £1,200, LUV 6E - £350, REB 9L - £350 and ANN 3IE - £300. Carl Hanley, owner of JDM Plates - a leading provider of legally compliant and bespoke number plates - says some expert insight into how British motorists are turning legal licences into personal statements and future investment. READ MORE New rules for petrol and diesel drivers from 2030 could be scrapped He said: “With personalised registration plates continuing to rise in popularity, this week's DVLA online auction is another opportunity for UK motorists to secure standout plates that fuse identity, style and long-term value.” “The DVLA auction system is accessible for anyone interested in owning a unique plate,” Carl explains. “All the lots are listed online at dvlaauction.co.uk, where buyers can easily browse, register, and bid entirely online. Once you’ve registered, you can set your maximum bid, then track your favourites throughout the seven-day window, giving both collectors and first-timers a fair chance at success. “With over 2,000 plates released at each auction, and bids this week starting from just £70, the format makes once-premium symbols of status now achievable for a variety of motorists.” “What’s especially exciting is how number plates have evolved into a form of self-expression. Whether it’s initials, a nickname, a business name or something tongue-in-cheek, we’re seeing more people than ever using their cars as an extension of their personalities. This surge in interest isn’t about vanity, it’s driven by creativity, status, and in many cases, the long-term investment potential of rare or exclusive combinations.” “People want ways to stand out without modifying their vehicles in ways that are costly or potentially void manufacturer warranties. A personalised plate offers instant impact," he added. "With the DVLA releasing a finite number of desirable combinations every 8 weeks, auctions like this one are hotly anticipated by buyers looking to get ahead of the curve.” “Once you win your plate at auction, the final step is getting it made legally and properly, and that’s where we come in,” Carl concludes. “Once they receive their certificate of entitlements regarding a new registration plate, we help customers turn winning registrations into premium, road-legal plates using high-spec finishes like 3D gel, 4D laser-cut characters, and even smaller legal sizes for imports or show cars. "We’re seeing more people than ever take pride in this final, highly customisable step.”
