Fitting and care

Getting plates onto the car and keeping them there: which fixing suits which plate, how to clean a raised character without damaging it, and what to do when a plate is damaged or stolen.

A would-be thief with a crowbar, bag of money and wearing a half balaclava

What Should I Do If My Number Plates Are Stolen?

Number plates stolen? Report it to the police for a crime reference number, write to DVLA if the registration is misused, and order replacement plates.

The Utopia Plates and Utopia Tints shop front, with a Rolls-Royce Cullinan parked outside

Where Can I Get Number Plates in North East England?

Looking for number plates in North East England? Utopia Plates is your go-to supplier for high-quality, road-legal plates. Open 6 days a week. Mon to Sat.

Replacement number plates: how to order a new set

How to get replacement number plates: the two documents we check, same-day collection in Durham, free tracked delivery and what a pair costs.

A shortened 4D number plate with 5mm lettering

Cleaning your new 3D or 4D number plates

How to clean 3D gel and 4D number plates: the products we recommend, what to keep away from them, and how to use a pressure washer safely.

A pack of sticky fixer pads for number plates

How can I put my new number plates on my car?

How to put new number plates on your car: sticky pads, screws or a plate holder, which fixing suits your plate style, and where the full guide is.

Fixing kits and accessories