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Our Story - Why We Built PlateSeller

Every great platform starts with a simple frustration. For us, that frustration was the private number plate market.

Matt Cooper
29.05.2026
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September 2026 DVLA Auction roundup
Market News
30.09.2026 • 3 min read

September 2026 DVLA Auction roundup

September 2026 DVLA Auction Round Up: £6.76 Million Spent as Short Plates Lead the Sale

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Matt Cooper
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Top 5 scenic drives in the UK to show off your new plate
Lifestyle
30.09.2026 • 7 min read

Top 5 scenic drives in the UK to show off your new plate

You've got the car and the perfect plate. Now, where should you drive? We explore the most Instagram-worthy routes in Britain

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Matt Cooper
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Private Number Plate Formats Explained
Market News
30.09.2026 • 4 min read

Private Number Plate Formats Explained

A Complete Guide to UK Registration Types Private number plates come in many different formats, and understanding these formats is key to understanding value, rarity, and usability.

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Matt Cooper
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Why Short Private Number Plates Command Huge Prices
Market News
30.09.2026 • 7 min read

Why Short Private Number Plates Command Huge Prices

Some private number plates sell for a few hundred pounds. Others sell for hundreds of thousands, or even millions. What separates them is often surprisingly simple: character count.

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Matt Cooper
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What Is My Private Number Plate Worth?
Investment
30.09.2026 • 7 min read

What Is My Private Number Plate Worth?

How To Get A Realistic Valuation. It is probably the most common question asked in private number plate Facebook groups “What is my plate worth?”

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Matt Cooper
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May 2026 DVLA Auction roundup
Market News
30.05.2026 • 9 min read

May 2026 DVLA Auction roundup

The May 2026 DVLA timed online auction has now closed, and once again it gave us a useful snapshot of what buyers are willing to pay for the right private number plate.

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Matt Cooper
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