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Why buy a number plate as a gift?

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We know that buying gifts is not always the easiest thing to do in the world. Especially if the person you are buying for is hard to please. Most of the time these gifts end up being socks, ties or perhaps something even duller. Which, let’s face it, no-one really wants to open on a birthday or Christmas. 

Rather than worry and stress about what to buy them, why not think outside the box a little and instead take a look and see whether a number plate could be just the gift that you are looking for?

Why buy a number plate as a gift?

We know that it might sound like a rather strange present to give someone, but in actual fact there are a variety of reasons why a number plate makes a great gift idea.

The first is that it is something that is a little bit different. Getting a gift is lovely, but getting the same gift over and over again, well that can be a little bit frustrating. If you buy someone a number plate as a gift then you can be sure that no-one will have bought the same. 

A number plate is also 100% unique, which again, makes it different to anything else out there. The person who you are giving it to will know that they are special, that their car will be completely one of a kind. 

Another great reason to buy someone a number plate as a gift is because it is great fun, it will definitely not be something that they have seen before, that they have ever thought that they would receive and will absolutely put a smile on their face. Isn’t that the entire point of giving someone a gift in the first place? 

Buy a number plate with 0% finance 

It isn’t always the cheapest to buy a personalised number plate, after all, they are completely one of a kind. This means that you are going to need to think about ways to finance it, ways to make sure that you can spread the cost a little. 

You might not realise that it exists, but number plate finance is a thing and there are companies out there that will help to make sure that you can source your number plate gift without having to break the bank to buy it out-right.

The way that number plate finance works is much like any other form of finance. In order to secure it you will need to pass through credit checks and references, this will ensure that the finance plan that you want to take out is viable and affordable for you. 

You also must be over 18 years of age and be a UK resident, as well as able to provide 3 years’ of address history to show where you have lived in the UK. 

Once you have applied for your finance you will also need to decide how long you want to take out the plan for, this could be 12 months, 24 months, 36 months or perhaps even 48 months if the number plate is particularly expensive. 

So, now you know that you can spread the cost, what are you waiting for? Buy someone you care about their very own number plate and see if you can help them to create their dream ride. 

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Emma Drew

Emma has spent over 15 years sharing her expertise in making and saving money, inspiring thousands to take control of their finances. After paying off £15,000 in credit card debt, she turned her side hustles into a full-time career in 2015. Her award-winning blog, recognized as the UK's best money-making blog for three years, has made her a trusted voice, with features on BBC TV, BBC radio, and more.

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