Casper 272 Posted July 26, 2019 (edited) I registered as a number plate supplier some time ago who do you guys recommend to supply the equipment etc to make up the plates . im unsure yet if I should keep going to the factors I've had some ok prices in the past for printers etc that probably only works out about 25-35 sets of plates to buy from factors and got me thinking I should ask you guys and girls your thoughts I think it may take me a couple of years to get my money back but think in the end for easy of use etc it would pay me If I decided to go down the changes ever set of plates idea .. Edited July 26, 2019 by Casper Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Contracts 68 Posted July 27, 2019 We use Hills, not sure they are the best value but the girls in the office have to use the machine and it’s the only one they get on with. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Casper 272 Posted July 27, 2019 20 minutes ago, Contracts said: We use Hills, not sure they are the best value but the girls in the office have to use the machine and it’s the only one they get on with. Is fairly easy to use the machines . last time I made a plate was with a manual jig and the spacer was missing that thing was off the ark and I never really mastered it perfectly though the guys I worked with could use it cause they were used to it . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mark101 536 Posted July 27, 2019 I had the same debate but..... Once you have bought the Hardware and Software plus consumables, unless you're selling loads of cars (or plates), I don't see a ROI. I pay £19.90 for front and rear with my branding and it takes 5 minutes. The biggest issue though is all your "mates" saying "Can I just get a plate for XYZ please." Plus, I have already had one DVLA inspection, luckily, I am squeaky clean (same goes for HMRC, Insurance etc). 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Casper 272 Posted July 27, 2019 (edited) On 7/27/2019 at 10:45 AM, Mark101 said: I had the same debate but..... Once you have bought the Hardware and Software plus consumables, unless you're selling loads of cars (or plates), I don't see a ROI. I pay £19.90 for front and rear with my branding and it takes 5 minutes. The biggest issue though is all your "mates" saying "Can I just get a plate for XYZ please." Plus, I have already had one DVLA inspection, luckily, I am squeaky clean (same goes for HMRC, Insurance etc). Think I pay about £10- £15 a set . Made up just checked but a local supplier nps offered me a basic printer for about £450 with some blanks etc which I thought was reasonable . I only fit plates to my own cars so paper work is easy enough although as You was saying you get the odd call to make up plates I just say I don't sell them retail . It's always best to be squeaky clean . Edited September 8, 2019 by Casper Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
It's me 615 Posted July 27, 2019 if the business is there then its a good idea to lease the machine if not just use the local good supplier when needs must im past putting slogans or we'had a good deal 'stuff in cars they always know where you are when they have a problem and they sure as hell arent going to walk out to the car in the rain to tell their best mate what the phone number of your gaff is we have internet for these things these days no vanity here just profit required thank you.............. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Casper 272 Posted July 27, 2019 (edited) 1 hour ago, jason doyle motor sales said: if the business is there then its a good idea to lease the machine if not just use the local good supplier when needs must im past putting slogans or we'had a good deal 'stuff in cars they always know where you are when they have a problem and they sure as hell arent going to walk out to the car in the rain to tell their best mate what the phone number of your gaff is we have internet for these things these days no vanity here just profit required thank you.............. Funnily enough my mate stopped doing it for the very reason Jason .says the customer always has his number He had all the branding stuff and stopped using it says he just prefers the stock plain now and thinks it a better look only time he changes plates is if there delaminated etc then he buys them from factors or internet .. Edited July 27, 2019 by Casper Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
David Horgan 564 Posted July 27, 2019 Advertise the plates to the public , £20 +vat , we do 10/12 a week from a sign on the wall , takes two mins to do if they have the correct docs . Halfrauds charge £32 . £200 a year to lease the machine is a no brainer , pays for our stock to leave with shiny new plates Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Casper 272 Posted July 27, 2019 38 minutes ago, David Horgan said: Advertise the plates to the public , £20 +vat , we do 10/12 a week from a sign on the wall , takes two mins to do if they have the correct docs . Halfrauds charge £32 . £200 a year to lease the machine is a no brainer , pays for our stock to leave with shiny new plates Halfords must make a fortune from the public . Ive a trade card some off there stuff becomes reasonable . They do a price match so just phone the factors when your there who do you use for the machine David if you don't mind me asking ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
David Horgan 564 Posted July 27, 2019 3 hours ago, Casper said: who do you use for the machine David if you don't mind me asking ? On your PM Casper Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Casper 272 Posted July 27, 2019 Just now, David Horgan said: On your PM Casper Got it thanks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mike101 8 Posted July 27, 2019 Always used Jepsons - great support too. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Casper 272 Posted July 27, 2019 3 hours ago, mike101 said: Always used Jepsons - great support too. Thanks mike for your input and reply Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
