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The Workshop => Maintenance, Problems & Troubleshooting => Topic started by: s12vea on July 2, 2021, 18:32

Title: I’ve lost my Numberplate can you help
Post by: s12vea on July 2, 2021, 18:32
Made the 220 miles in the sun to cloudy wales but seem to have lost my rear numberplate on route.
As I haven't got my v5 I'm unable to get another made for my return trip tomorrow, has anyone travelling up tomorrow got :-

Any rear number plate
Paper
Black marker pen
Tape

So I can make something up to help me get back legally

Title: Re: I’ve lost my Numberplate can you help
Post by: Ardent on July 2, 2021, 18:59
Do demon not do plates.

Tell them just a show plate. No v5 required?
Title: Re: I’ve lost my Numberplate can you help
Post by: s12vea on July 2, 2021, 19:02
Quote from: Ardent on July  2, 2021, 18:59Do demon not do plates.

Tell them just a show plate. No v5 required?

I did think about show plate option. It always worth an ask
Title: Re: I’ve lost my Numberplate can you help
Post by: paulj on July 2, 2021, 23:21
...or perhaps you didn't loose it till the journey home.
Title: Re: I’ve lost my Numberplate can you help
Post by: StuC on July 3, 2021, 00:35
Quote from: s12vea on July  2, 2021, 19:02
Quote from: Ardent on July  2, 2021, 18:59Do demon not do plates.

Tell them just a show plate. No v5 required?

I did think about show plate option. It always worth an ask

I think it's your best bet.
Title: Re: I’ve lost my Numberplate can you help
Post by: s12vea on July 3, 2021, 06:42
Quote from: paulj on July  2, 2021, 23:21...or perhaps you didn't loose it till the journey home.
I didn't realise officer
Title: Re: I’ve lost my Numberplate can you help
Post by: paulj on July 4, 2021, 17:23
Quote from: s12vea on July  3, 2021, 06:42
Quote from: paulj on July  2, 2021, 23:21...or perhaps you didn't loose it till the journey home.
I didn't realise officer

Number Plate officer, wheres my caravan?
Title: Re: I’ve lost my Numberplate can you help
Post by: s12vea on July 4, 2021, 17:25
My temp plate worked fine  O:-)
Title: Re: I’ve lost my Numberplate can you help
Post by: Topdownman on July 4, 2021, 18:04
I think you did a great job so no need to bother getting an actual replacement.
Title: Re: I’ve lost my Numberplate can you help
Post by: JB21 on July 4, 2021, 19:20
No V5 required, next day delivery. Bought 2 from them now.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B010VXQ428?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_title

https://www.amazon.co.uk/REAR-ONLY-PLAIN-NUMBER-PLATE/dp/B00DCYWEQE/ref=mp_s_a_1_14?dchild=1&keywords=Shipley+Motor+Factors&qid=1625423172&sr=8-14
Title: Re: I’ve lost my Numberplate can you help
Post by: s12vea on July 4, 2021, 19:46
Quote from: Topdownman on July  4, 2021, 18:04I think you did a great job so no need to bother getting an actual replacement.

Thanks for the help securing the masterpiece to the car
Title: Re: I’ve lost my Numberplate can you help
Post by: Topdownman on July 4, 2021, 19:47
You are welcome!
Title: Re: I’ve lost my Numberplate can you help
Post by: Frank Rabbets on July 5, 2021, 10:59
Just had to cut through the original 06 double sided tape with a flexible steak knife. I needed to take the rear off just to clean up and check round. I used double sided tape to fix back on but not knowing the tapes quality I used 2 self tapers as a back up.  12-15mm max long is enough to get through plate, tape and back plate and without coming up against the structure behind.
I had a land cruiser plate fall off in France. Just parked up fortunately so did not lose the plate. I had to drill 2 holes to line up with the captive nuts in the tailgate which they should have used. Took me 1 1/2 hours to drill through with a screw driver!!
Title: Re: I’ve lost my Numberplate can you help
Post by: puma2 on July 5, 2021, 11:36
 ;D i took your number plate just in case my exhaust went missing ;D  ;D
hope you get it sorted soon and does not cause you any legal problems   
Title: Re: I’ve lost my Numberplate can you help
Post by: s12vea on July 5, 2021, 11:48
Quote from: puma2 on July  5, 2021, 11:36;D i took your number plate just in case my exhaust went missing ;D  ;D
hope you get it sorted soon and does not cause you any legal problems   

Brilliant! I knew it was you.

Park with those exhausts close to the wall in the garage just in case I pop back to Cardiff one day this week