Sep '1602
Replacement Number Plates for 66 Plates
What’s new about 66 registration number plates?
It’s official, 66’s are the new replacement number plates to officially take over the number plate nomenclature in the UK. September 1st is finally upon us, and now resting their acrylic shine to a side, the 16 number plates will from today, take on the limited presence in dealer forecourts and showrooms up and down the country.
The twice yearly alterations came about during the late 90’s when the DVLA restructured the old registration plate format with its single character (i.e. W reg. number plate) to a double character (i.e. AK51 reg. number plate) seen on newer vehicles today.
So, what's exciting about 66 reg. number plates?
Aside from the obvious being new to the market – early adopters will feel no remorse for purchasing the newest of coveted vehicles sold this minute on.
Naturally, an upsurge of sales peak near towards March and September as motorists ready up for the freshest ID’s currently available on the market today.
Not only does this trigger a reduction in value of vehicles with 16 number plates, but it 66 registered vehicles can hold their value relatively high – should you decide to sell after few miles of usage.
Here’s a top 10 list of vehicles from 2-door coupes to SUV’s that will keep your wallet a little heavier come time to sell early, towards 3 years of ownership.
Note: All data received from VIP Data, the car residual experts. Data is based upon a vehicle’s value after 3 years of ownership.
Some of the vehicles are sure to surprise you, others not so. One vehicle that caught us by surprise was the SUV in rank 3...
10. Porsche 718 Cayman Coupe will return 55.4% of its purchase cost.
9. Maserati Ghibli Saloon will return 55.7% of its purchase cost.
8. Range Rover Evoque SUV will return 55.8% of its purchase cost.
7. Audi Q2 SUV will return 55.9% of its purchase cost.
6. BMW X4 SUV will return 55.9% of its purchase cost.
5. Mercedes CLA Shooting Brake Estate will return 56% of its purchase cost.
4. Porsche Macan SUV will return 56.3% of its purchase cost.
3. Dacia Duster Compact SUV will return 56.4% of its purchase cost.
2. Nissan GT-R Coupe will return 56.4% of its purchase cost.
ONE!!! Tesla Model S Hatchback will return 60.1% of its purchase cost.
A bigger part of the excitement for new 66 number plates, however, is the likeness of '66' to the letters ‘EE’ and ‘GG’. UK motorists can now purchase private number plates using an online number plate builder tool to design a whole new batch of sought-after plates utilising the letters ‘EE’, or ‘GG’.
We’ve scoured the internet and found a few 66 number plate builds you can purchase right now if you’re quick enough.
Here’s Klickplates.com 5 favourite 66 number plates:
- GO66 LES (GOGGLES)
- CH66 CKY (CHEEKY)
- RU66 RAT (RUGRAT)
- MU66 OFF (MUGG OFF)
- LO66 OFF (LOG OFF)
Looking for a 66 reg. replacement number plate to prance up your vehicle?
At Klick Plates we make every effort to ensure your 66 registered plates are built to the highest industry specifications. And it’s for this reason we have been awarded the prestigious status as an approved DVLA number plates supplier in the UK.
Want to build your plate now? Use our easy-to-use number plate builder tool. It's easy and pain-free to use.
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Sources:
http://dvlaregistrations.direct.gov.uk/search/current-number-plates.html?numbers=66
https://www.carkeys.co.uk/news/what-cars-will-launch-with-the-66-plate
https://www.carkeys.co.uk/news/whats-the-deal-with-the-new-16-plate-registrations
https://www.uk-car-discount.co.uk/news/new-car-66-plate-registration
http://www.carbuyer.co.uk/reviews/recommended/slowest-depreciating-cars-on-sale
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