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Model specific boards => Golf mk7 => Topic started by: trueblue_ips on 19 June 2019, 15:25

Title: Private plate
Post by: trueblue_ips on 19 June 2019, 15:25

Hi, just waiting on delivery now for my leased Golf.
I'm thinking about getting a private number plate with my initials and they can be had for £166. I know private plates aren't as fashionable as they once were but having never had a new car before, I'm thinking a private  plate may make it a bit more special for relatively low cost.
Does anyone know how much the lease company would charge (if they would) and can I fit it myself after delivery or would I have to go to a VW dealer?
Just looking for an idea of overall cost and hassle really.

Thanks

Title: Re: Private plate
Post by: dubber36 on 19 June 2019, 15:40

I don't know about putting one on a lease car, but how are they no longer fashionable, or rather, sought after? Have you tried to buy a nice low digit one recently? I'm just glad I bought all of ours a long time ago.

If you are set on getting one, I think they should be as short as possible. The current style AC19 ABC, may be personal to the persons whose initials they are, but to everyone else they just look like every other stock plate.

Title: Re: Private plate
Post by: jv on 19 June 2019, 15:46

Check with the lease company. You don't have the V5 so can't do it yourself, lease co would have to sort it. Some happy, some not interested.

Title: Re: Private plate
Post by: Hertsman on 19 June 2019, 15:52

Quote from: trueblue_ips on 19 June 2019, 15:25

Hi, just waiting on delivery now for my leased Golf.
I'm thinking about getting a private number plate with my initials and they can be had for £166. I know private plates aren't as fashionable as they once were but having never had a new car before, I'm thinking a private  plate may make it a bit more special for relatively low cost.
Does anyone know how much the lease company would charge (if they would) and can I fit it myself after delivery or would I have to go to a VW dealer?
Just looking for an idea of overall cost and hassle really.

Thanks

Few have done it at my work and its been without issue, just a request, depends on lease company - Think mine charges £90 for any administration that falls outside of the lease deal - only way know is to call them as no stock answer.

Title: Re: Private plate
Post by: trueblue_ips on 19 June 2019, 16:46

Thanks, will check with the lease company initially then.