BMWTJW
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| posted on 7/4/07 at 08:23 AM |
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Registration numbers
Morning all.
Are there any benefits to having a Q plate. Is there any stigma attached? It would appear that some people do not want a Q plate and age related or
new plates are preferable. Also, does a Q plate affect values when selling.
Any thoughts?
Tim
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bilbo
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| posted on 7/4/07 at 08:33 AM |
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I'd personally prefer a Q plate, mainly because of the lack of emission test at MOT.
Not sure if it affects re-sale price at all? It shouldn't, but you never know.
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speedyxjs
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| posted on 7/4/07 at 09:05 AM |
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The problem with a Q plate is that you cant change it if you wanted a private plate for example. Also iv heard that it does affect resale value.
How long can i resist the temptation to drop a V8 in?
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zxrlocost
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| posted on 7/4/07 at 09:35 AM |
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if the car is good looking and it has a Q plate it wont affect resale
I sold my baby for 8 grand think thats good enough and I could have sold many more with the amount of people preparing to pay that price
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Keith Weiland
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| posted on 7/4/07 at 03:46 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by CaLviNx
Hi
Being an Ex-VOSA tester, I would agree with above, there are quite a few aspects of the "Q" reg that would/could be beneficial to you.
A "Q" IS the "smarter" choice, and if you explain the benefits in detail of a "Q" plate to any prospective buyer
they will soon warm to the idea over the "normal" reg number's
[Edited on 7/4/07 by CaLviNx]
Would you explaing the benefits to us relative noobies who don't understand what they are?
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JoelP
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| posted on 7/4/07 at 04:04 PM |
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the main one would appear to be that the emissions test consists of just a visual inspection for smoke, no proper readings. There may be more but
thats the one usually quoted. Should save on a cat hire every year. 
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