Our Story - Why We Built PlateSeller
Every great platform starts with a simple frustration. For us, that frustration was the private number plate market.
September 2026 DVLA Auction roundup
September 2026 DVLA Auction Round Up: £6.76 Million Spent as Short Plates Lead the Sale
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
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.
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.
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?”
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.
UK Private Plate Market Trends 2026
Growth, Demand Shifts, and What’s Driving the Market. The UK private number plate market continues to evolve rapidly, moving far beyond simple vehicle personalisation into a mature and data-driven asset class.
The Safest Way to Buy and Sell a Private Number Plate Online
The private number plate market has grown rapidly over the last decade, but so have concerns around fraud, failed transactions, and buyer uncertainty.
DVLA June 2026 Online Auction Preview
Plates to Watch This Month in the upcoming DVLA online auction that will run from Wednesday 17th June - Tuesday 23rd June 2026