Would the phrase VANITY plates be more appropriate?
2007-11-24 21:22:17 · 12 answers · asked by brian t 5 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Other - Cars & Transportation
In America, they ARE called vanity plates. But I guess you already knew that, or you wouldn't have asked the question, would you?
2007-11-24 23:17:57 · answer #1 · answered by Nightworks 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Because they are unique. They fall outside the normal number plate system, and you can buy and sell a number plate. So lots of people choose something personal to them (HRH1 for Prince Charles :) As I understand it, those vanity plates in the US don't have to be unique and can only be placed on the front of the car?
2016-05-25 07:28:38 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They're vanity plates for people who are missing the point. How can anybody tell if you are wealthy enough to buy a new car every six months or a year if you have a personal plate.
2007-11-24 21:29:23 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some don't want you to know thier car is 6years old, so personal plates works for that.
Your right though Vanity plates are appropriate.
2007-11-24 21:33:08 · answer #4 · answered by cavetroy 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Imagine trying to sell a car with JOHN plates to someone called FRED
2007-11-24 21:26:42 · answer #5 · answered by noknojon 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Because they are transferred from old car to new car each time, therefore they become personal to the person, not the car!
and yes, I agree - vanity plates to a degree!! (hubby has one!)
2007-11-24 21:25:42 · answer #6 · answered by Sal*UK 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I have seen personal number plates on cars that are probably cheaper than the plates themselves. Dont be fooled, alot of the time it's because someone is insecure and needs attention. ;)
2007-11-24 21:26:26 · answer #7 · answered by bruvvamoff 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
It's still just a number plate. I suppose it is helpful for the ones who keep forgetting what make their car is, you know, 'JAG' on a Jaguar, 'X5' on a BMW X5. Sad really I suppose. It's like buying a Rolex watch, still only tells the time and no more accurately then a £5 watch from Argos, but it's all about swank.
2007-11-24 21:35:59 · answer #8 · answered by Ray P 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
It's not always vanity.
I have a cherished plate but bought it as an investment many years ago and it has tripled in value in that time.
2007-11-24 21:39:40 · answer #9 · answered by Ladyfromdrum 5 · 1⤊ 2⤋
hahahahahaha , now thats a bit personal lol
2007-11-24 21:24:52 · answer #10 · answered by Naughty Farmgirl ;o) 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋