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Title: Reg no on pics
Post by: Raymienets on 21 January 2009, 22:27:25

When folk show pics of their miggy why do they blank out their reg no. Just curious.

Title: Re: Reg no on pics
Post by: jjleonard on 21 January 2009, 22:29:20

I'd always thought it was to avoid thieves who steal to order if they have access to DVLA records...

i.e. if you like the car, and can find out where it's registered, it's easier to nick that particular one.

Title: Re: Reg no on pics
Post by: Lizzie_Zoom on 21 January 2009, 22:30:47

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When folk show pics of their miggy why do they blank out their reg no. Just curious.

Under "Suggestions" there is a good thread where many are explaining their reasons for this:

http://www.omegaowners.com/forum/YaBB.pl?num=1232349146

 :y :y

Title: Re: Reg no on pics
Post by: amigov6 on 21 January 2009, 22:32:38

AS in ebay car ads some ownwers don't want to risk "cloning" ie some one could steal a car like yours apply for a log book, do a bank job etc.
   Does'nt bother me personally as i can prove where me or the car were @ any given time but some err on the side of caution.

Title: Re: Reg no on pics
Post by: Darth Loo-knee on 21 January 2009, 22:35:45

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AS in ebay car ads some ownwers don't want to risk "cloning" ie some one could steal a car like yours apply for a log book, do a bank job etc.
   Does'nt bother me personally as i can prove where me or the car were @ any given time but some err on the side of caution.

How would you know this "Biglad?" :D

Title: Re: Reg no on pics
Post by: Vamps on 21 January 2009, 22:43:41

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When folk show pics of their miggy why do they blank out their reg no. Just curious.

Under "Suggestions" there is a good thread where many are explaining their reasons for this:

http://www.omegaowners.com/forum/YaBB.pl?num=1232349146

 :y :y

Scruntie had a really good idea on than,  :o :o :o ;D ;D ;D
Must have missed the thread whilst browsing. ::)

Title: Re: Reg no on pics
Post by: jjleonard on 21 January 2009, 22:49:05

Yeah, that one about OOF showplates... might be an idea for Newent.

I missed it too - I never read the forum suggestions threads.

Title: Re: Reg no on pics
Post by: Mr Skrunts on 21 January 2009, 22:55:23

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Yeah, that one about OOF showplates... might be an idea for Newent.

I missed it too - I never read the forum suggestions threads.

For the sake of getting access to possibly an A3 Printer and A3 card.  Do the printinting and then laminate ie.

[size=24]"OOF"[/size]

www.omegaowners.com

If possible then just a single line as a border from each side of the weblink to frame it all.

Title: Re: Reg no on pics
Post by: amigov6 on 21 January 2009, 22:56:51

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AS in ebay car ads some ownwers don't want to risk "cloning" ie some one could steal a car like yours apply for a log book, do a bank job etc.
   Does'nt bother me personally as i can prove where me or the car were @ any given time but some err on the side of caution.

How would you know this "Biglad?" :D

Hello Dumpling. Well being as you asked you & me are off to do a "Thelma & Louise" in Pete's MX5!!!! :-* :'(

Title: Re: Reg no on pics
Post by: jjleonard on 21 January 2009, 22:57:15

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Yeah, that one about OOF showplates... might be an idea for Newent.

I missed it too - I never read the forum suggestions threads.

For the sake of getting access to possibly an A3 Printer and A3 card.  Do the printinting and then laminate ie.

[size=24]"OOF"[/size]

www.omegaownersforum.com

If possible then just a single line as a border from each side of the weblink to frame it all.

Yeah, I could do that, only the web address is wrong.  :P

I'll look into it for newent, If I can get a load done it would be good to have group shots all with the same showplates!

Title: Re: Reg no on pics
Post by: Mr Skrunts on 21 January 2009, 22:59:14

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Yeah, that one about OOF showplates... might be an idea for Newent.

I missed it too - I never read the forum suggestions threads.

For the sake of getting access to possibly an A3 Printer and A3 card.  Do the printinting and then laminate ie.

[size=24]"OOF"[/size]

www.omegaowners.com

If possible then just a single line as a border from each side of the weblink to frame it all.

Yeah, I could do that, only the web address is wrong.  :P

I'll look into it for newent, If I can get a load done it would be good to have group shots all with the same showplates!

Why.  Whats up with it.   ::) ::) :-X ;D ;D ;D

Title: Re: Reg no on pics
Post by: Vamps on 21 January 2009, 23:00:06

Sure that someone could design one and post a link to download / email and print. Not sure about an A3 printer, might have to find someone who would do it for me. It would be nice to have the logo on as well?   :)

Title: Re: Reg no on pics
Post by: Mr Skrunts on 21 January 2009, 23:03:54

Anyone know the size of a number plate.  Maybe A3 not tall enouogh.

If it needs to be A2 then the likes of office worl might be worth going to.  Design an A2/3 layout with 3 number plates in landscape.  Laminate and guilotine into 3 peices.

Title: Re: Reg no on pics
Post by: jjleonard on 21 January 2009, 23:04:12

Yeah - thinking that too. I suppose TB would be OK with it? Perhaps we should have a design competition and invite entries in the gallery thread.... oh hang on, I remember what the calendar thread turned into.  ::)

Title: Re: Reg no on pics
Post by: jjleonard on 21 January 2009, 23:06:52

hmmm....

http://www.myshowplates.com - good for seeing what they look like. (ish, it won't let me stick a logo in!)

Title: Re: Reg no on pics
Post by: humbucker on 21 January 2009, 23:08:29

i hide mine so im not a victim of vehicle identity theft. i manage to accumulate enough speeding tickets without someone else helping me along by nicking my reg no

i was also a victim of identity theft (before it became fashionable hehe) and its a real pain in the butt so its just not worth risking it

i had some showplates made for photos but sadly the front bumper on most cars is bowed so wont stick on with adhesive alone, needs drilling, which i am yet to do.

Title: Re: Reg no on pics
Post by: Vamps on 21 January 2009, 23:14:05

Laminated card would bend though, even blue tack would stick it, just for show.. :y

Title: Re: Reg no on pics
Post by: richardirv on 22 January 2009, 07:14:34

How about summat like this?

(http://i183.photobucket.com/albums/x266/richardirv/FrontOOFNumberPlate1Small.jpg)

(http://i183.photobucket.com/albums/x266/richardirv/BackOOFNumberPlate1Small.jpg)

Title: Re: Reg no on pics
Post by: Lazydocker on 22 January 2009, 08:45:57

I like the idea of that... I reckon it's a plan :y :y :y

Title: Re: Reg no on pics
Post by: richardirv on 22 January 2009, 08:52:06

I have the facility to print these out on a large format Epson if need be. Only Photo Paper though, Not Card. And I don't have a laminator either.

Title: Re: Reg no on pics
Post by: Elite Pete on 22 January 2009, 09:04:19

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AS in ebay car ads some ownwers don't want to risk "cloning" ie some one could steal a car like yours apply for a log book, do a bank job etc.
   Does'nt bother me personally as i can prove where me or the car were @ any given time but some err on the side of caution.

How would you know this "Biglad?" :D

Hello Dumpling. Well being as you asked you & me are off to do a "Thelma & Louise" in Pete's MX5!!!! :-* :'(

You might get 30p in the boot ;D

Title: Re: Reg no on pics
Post by: MutantCav on 22 January 2009, 09:09:14

Might just wanna clone a car to avoid paying tax/MOT/Insurance...

Clone a plate of a car on ebay thats advertised as haveing 12 months MOT 6 months tax...when it sells most likely the first thing the new owner will do is insure it for a year...so drive your similar looking Omega about and if the police see it then its covered according to their computer and any fines go to the owner...probably get away with it on each car for a while...

Title: Re: Reg no on pics
Post by: jjleonard on 22 January 2009, 10:35:56

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I have the facility to print these out on a large format Epson if need be. Only Photo Paper though, Not Card. And I don't have a laminator either.

Those plates are definitely a good idea - nice one!

We'll have to look into the cost of getting them printed and laminated - next time I'm in town i'll pop into the printers and ask.

Title: Re: Reg no on pics
Post by: richardirv on 22 January 2009, 10:38:47

I'd say no need to get them printed, I can do that for free! its just the laminating part that needs looking into

Title: Re: Reg no on pics
Post by: jjleonard on 22 January 2009, 10:39:59

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I'd say no need to get them printed, I can do that for free! its just the laminating part that needs looking into

 :) OK then, i'll look into the laminating cost!  :y

Title: Re: Reg no on pics
Post by: richardirv on 22 January 2009, 10:48:36

If someone has an A4 Laminator (cheap as chips anyway) all we need to find is some large pouches big enough to fit round the number plate

Standard Oblong plate - 524mm x 112mm

Found this http://www.laminatingpouches.co.uk/pouches.html

Probably need to get some A2's and cut them down for each one!

Title: Re: Reg no on pics
Post by: jjleonard on 22 January 2009, 11:02:37

I'll happily do this - I can pick up a cheapo laminator and a pack of these pouches and then give it a go. It'll have to wait until payday next week though.

 :y

Richard - If I PM you my address, will you print a couple of those plates off and post them to me? I'll get the laminator and the pouches, give it a go, then stick the results up here.

Title: Re: Reg no on pics
Post by: richardirv on 22 January 2009, 11:03:57

Yeah no probs.

Title: Re: Reg no on pics
Post by: jjleonard on 22 January 2009, 11:06:42

PM sent

Title: Re: Reg no on pics
Post by: richardirv on 22 January 2009, 11:17:09

OK, Just to throw something else into the mix. Another Style!! Could work for front and back rather than doing white and yellow!!  :y

(http://i183.photobucket.com/albums/x266/richardirv/FrontOOFNumberPlate2Small.jpg)

Title: Re: Reg no on pics
Post by: jjleonard on 22 January 2009, 13:56:24

Hmm... dunno about the black one. It would probably suit black cars better...

I personally prefer the white and yellow.

Title: Re: Reg no on pics
Post by: vauxfan2k on 22 January 2009, 17:42:22

Sticking to the "original" topic.

I personally blank my plates on sites and forums as I know alot of people save the images to their drives and sometimes post them on other sites without my permission, ie. ebay. some git used a pic of my car from this forum to advertise his irmscher spoiler. I quickly pulled him up on it and it was removed.

A number plate is like a bank account number, you may just think all they can get is your name, wrong, they can get so much more.. more than you know about yourself.

Title: Re: Reg no on pics
Post by: Raymienets on 22 January 2009, 18:08:44

Another question answered

Title: Re: Reg no on pics
Post by: humbucker on 22 January 2009, 19:23:18

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OK, Just to throw something else into the mix. Another Style!! Could work for front and back rather than doing white and yellow!!  :y

(http://i183.photobucket.com/albums/x266/richardirv/FrontOOFNumberPlate2Small.jpg)

like the black and silver, hate the bevel/emboss

Title: Re: Reg no on pics
Post by: humbucker on 22 January 2009, 19:23:42

and as for using comic sans on the plates, ugh forget it man, we don't drive mondeos

Title: Re: Reg no on pics
Post by: richardirv on 22 January 2009, 19:35:21

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and as for using comic sans on the plates, ugh forget it man, we don't drive mondeos

 :-?

Title: Re: Reg no on pics
Post by: Vamps on 22 January 2009, 21:10:54

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and as for using comic sans on the plates, ugh forget it man, we don't drive mondeos

 :-?

I quite like the black one, makes a change and would be different to any other car clubs.  :y Yep, I know we are a forum and not a club :D

Title: Re: Reg no on pics
Post by: hotel21 on 22 January 2009, 21:15:14

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and as for using comic sans on the plates, ugh forget it man, we don't drive mondeos

 :-?

I quite like the black one, makes a change and would be different to any other car clubs.  :y Yep, I know we are a forum and not a club :D

 ;)

Title: Re: Reg no on pics
Post by: amigov6 on 22 January 2009, 21:40:44

I'm not covering my MUF up for anyone!!!! :P ::)

Title: Re: Reg no on pics
Post by: CaptainZok on 22 January 2009, 21:42:03

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I'm not covering my MUF up for anyone!!!! :P ::)

Tart.

Title: Re: Reg no on pics
Post by: humbucker on 22 January 2009, 22:37:29

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and as for using comic sans on the plates, ugh forget it man, we don't drive mondeos

 :-?

comic sans, as seen eariler in this thread

http://www.bancomicsans.com

Title: Re: Reg no on pics
Post by: richardirv on 23 January 2009, 11:29:08

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and as for using comic sans on the plates, ugh forget it man, we don't drive mondeos

 :-?

comic sans, as seen eariler in this thread

http://www.bancomicsans.com

I might be missing something here but were on this thread? If you are refering to the plates I made, I haven't used Comic Sans! The font Looks nothing like comic sans!  :-/

Title: Re: Reg no on pics
Post by: jjleonard on 23 January 2009, 12:07:27

Skruntie used Comic Sans on his plate...  :)

Title: Re: Reg no on pics
Post by: richardirv on 23 January 2009, 12:11:37

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Skruntie used Comic Sans on his plate...  :)

Oh I get it now! Doesn't come up as Comic Sans on here its been substituted, I am using a Mac so that may be why. Hehe  :y

Title: Re: Reg no on pics
Post by: humbucker on 23 January 2009, 13:11:03

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Skruntie used Comic Sans on his plate...  :)

Oh I get it now! Doesn't come up as Comic Sans on here its been substituted, I am using a Mac so that may be why. Hehe  :y

you're one of the lucky ones...  ;D

Title: Re: Reg no on pics
Post by: richardirv on 23 January 2009, 13:20:44

Yeah!! Hehe!! ;D