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Old Jan 25th, 2003, 01:38 PM
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Blue Cooper Number Plate Opinion Needed!

Its my 21st bday soon and I want to buy a plate for my MINI, just want some opinin on the following:

Oh Yeah my name is Alex M West,

1) A18 XMW

rearranged to say A18X MW,

2) W8 STS

rearranged to say W8STS

I would really appreciate your opinion on this

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Old Jan 25th, 2003, 01:54 PM
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If those are the only two choices, than go for the first one, sounds better. But why not get MINIALEX?
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Old Jan 25th, 2003, 06:47 PM
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I don't think number plates work the same in Canada as in the UK. You cannot have what you want, it has to be available and a possible combination. So MINIALEX is not a possibility.

Alex I would go for the second one if I was you. That is, if they cost the same.
The second one is definitely a private plate and with a cleverly placed screw hole it could look like WESTS.
Hopefully the police won't be too over keen to give fines in your area. However, they can fine up to £1000 if you change the fonts or misrepresent the letters.
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I don't think number plates work the same in Canada as in the UK. You cannot have what you want, it has to be available and a possible combination. So MINIALEX is not a possibility.

Sorry to hear that. That doesn't sound too fair at all.
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Old Jan 25th, 2003, 07:22 PM
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And if you don't accept the number plate you are given when you first register a new car, you have to pay for one you like. Starting price £250 plus £80 assignment fee.
The UK is cr** and strict about number plates.

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W8STS Ideal for a Cadillac STS

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Alex,

Happy Birthday, soon.

We have just had our plate done.

People know us as:- Jan & Steev Beech.

Our plate:- J8 SBE - not bad for £250.00 all-in from DVLA plus £12.50 for plates (completed in five days).

For you I found A13X WE, A18X WE, or I think the best
W1 21 EST.

But whatever you choose, a MINI needs it's own plate!

Good luck.

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Happy birthday!

I personally think that A13X WE is the best one for yourself.

I have just got AE03DAY for my new mini (Andrea Elizabeth DAY) and I think it is really going to be worth it.

good luck with the choosing!

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Quote:
1) A18 XMW

rearranged to say A18X MW,

2) W8 STS

rearranged to say W8STS

why not make the 8 a 3?

A13X MW
or
W3STS


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