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Car Number Plates Explained 2026

UK number plates follow a specific system to determine which numbers are given to which cars. However, it can be a little confusing, especially when they change every six months, so we’re looking into the logic behind the process.

Holly Jenkinson

5 minutes

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Representative finance example: Personal Contract Purchase (PCP)

Based on a cash price of £20,000 with a £4,000 customer deposit, borrowing £16,000 at a representative APR of 9.90% and the following:

48 Monthly payments of
£249.71
Fixed rate of interest per annum
9.90%
Optional final payment
£9,090.00
Amount of interest
£4,826.37
Total amount payable
£24,836.37
Annual mileage limit
5,000
Excess mileage charge
8.4p

At the end of the agreement you have three options: pay the optional final payment (GMFV) and own the vehicle; return the vehicle; or part-exchange the vehicle for a new agreement.

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