Plates from dubmeister....

1. dolby20 Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Mar 2011 Esholt - West Yorkshire Posts: 3113 Citroen Saxo VTR 2002

   #1 29th July 2011, 22:27

   Hi
   Just ordered some plates from dubmeister, sent my docu's
   Worried now though, that he ain't in business?
   Anyone clarify?
   
   Also, I feel pretty sure these are road legal, but fuzz magnets
   I can cope with getting pulled over, as long as I'm not at fault!
   
   Any help would be great!
2. pepsimax Regular Poster Joined: Jan 2011 Swindon Posts: 358 Mk1 black VTR16V. Civic Vtec. YZF R6'10.

   #2 30th July 2011, 00:00

   My mate received his from dubmeister like on tues. and they did take a while to arrive.
   Keep the old plates in the car for when you get pulled the 1st time, see how that goes.

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3. dolby20 Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Mar 2011 Esholt - West Yorkshire Posts: 3113 Citroen Saxo VTR 2002

   #3 30th July 2011, 00:05

   Oh crap!
   I sent my doc's on next day Saturday delivery!
   That might be a waste :/
   
   Thanks though and will follow that advice!
4. Pricklep Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 31279 Citroen Saxo VTS, S60 D5

   #4 30th July 2011, 00:07

   wouldnt worry mate... i ordered mine from there about 3 weeks ago. only took a week iirc.
   
   ive had no problems with police either.. they've been driving behind me teh lot. not a issue.

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5. dolby20 Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Mar 2011 Esholt - West Yorkshire Posts: 3113 Citroen Saxo VTR 2002

   #5 30th July 2011, 00:28

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by John_G wouldnt worry mate... i ordered mine from there about 3 weeks ago. only took a week iirc. ive had no problems with police either.. they've been driving behind me teh lot. not a issue.

   Just what I wanted to hear!
   
   Thanks hope they're as quick for me!
6. Pricklep Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 31279 Citroen Saxo VTS, S60 D5

   #6 30th July 2011, 00:31

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by dolby20 Just what I wanted to hear! Thanks hope they're as quick for me!

   
   also as said keep orig plates in boot incase. ive got mine in the boot under the carpet. incase i do get pulled up, than i can dish out the pwnage.
7. dolby20 Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Mar 2011 Esholt - West Yorkshire Posts: 3113 Citroen Saxo VTR 2002

   #7 30th July 2011, 00:35

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by John_G also as said keep orig plates in boot incase. ive got mine in the boot under the carpet. incase i do get pulled up, than i can dish out the pwnage.

   Will do mate
   Sound advice there!
   Well dubmeister plates are apparently legal anyway so theoretically I should be safe!
8. Pricklep Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 31279 Citroen Saxo VTS, S60 D5

   #8 30th July 2011, 00:39

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by dolby20 Will do mate Sound advice there! Well dubmeister plates are apparently legal anyway so theoretically I should be safe!

   they are legal! they have all the correct markings and are reflective. for piece of mind.
   
   heres a pic of mine;
   
   you can see the markings..
   
   
   
   
   
   as you can see they reflect with the cam flash
   
   

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9. dolby20 Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Mar 2011 Esholt - West Yorkshire Posts: 3113 Citroen Saxo VTR 2002

   #9 30th July 2011, 00:43

   Aye!
   Thanks for that, can see the markings at the bottom
   I've got GB zones for mine
   Coz I'm cool like that :/
10. Pricklep Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 31279 Citroen Saxo VTS, S60 D5

    #10 30th July 2011, 00:45

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by dolby20 Aye! Thanks for that, can see the markings at the bottom I've got GB zones for mine Coz I'm cool like that :/

    no worries
    
    i would of but my old plates had no gb so i thought right same for my pressed.
11. dolby20 Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Mar 2011 Esholt - West Yorkshire Posts: 3113 Citroen Saxo VTR 2002

    #11 30th July 2011, 00:51

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by John_G no worries i would of but my old plates had no gb so i thought right same for my pressed.

    See my current plates have it, and so, with all this trend continuing, I thought why not
12. tommo7811 Infrequent Poster Joined: Feb 2011 Posts: 152

    #12 30th July 2011, 01:14

    Love these - just worried they might attract unwanted attention - even if they are legal!!
13. dolby20 Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Mar 2011 Esholt - West Yorkshire Posts: 3113 Citroen Saxo VTR 2002

    #13 30th July 2011, 07:25

    Hopefully not for me, however I will do the 'spare in boot' tactic!
14. DreamEater Established Member Joined: Jun 2011 Hertfordshire Posts: 1574 '07 Saab 93 Vector Sport - '79 Citroën Dyane

    #14 30th July 2011, 08:03

    According to the DVLA the German style plates are legal as long as they meet all the requirements in that link. But, the standard in the UK is a plastic plate with "flat" lettering ie not raised, 3D writing isn't raised so is still legal, where as the German plates are pressed/raised. It would totally depend on the Police Officer who stops you, as the law isn't specific it, he can interprit it to suit him unfortunately.
    
    One more thing, if you carry around your original plates in the car and get pulled, if you were to produce them, the Police /could/ take that as you knew the dub plates were illegal so you carried your originals to swap over.
    
    I don't know if the Police will do this, but if you ring up the HQ for your area and enquire about the plates and the operator confirms that they are legal get them to log that to your plate and get a reference number, that way if you are stopped you can simply point the officer to the control room log.
    
    Be careful!
    
    Dave.
15. dolby20 Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Mar 2011 Esholt - West Yorkshire Posts: 3113 Citroen Saxo VTR 2002

    #15 30th July 2011, 08:08

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by DreamEater According to the DVLA the German style plates are legal as long as they meet all the requirements in that link. But, the standard in the UK is a plastic plate with "flat" lettering ie not raised, 3D writing isn't raised so is still legal, where as the German plates are pressed/raised. It would totally depend on the Police Officer who stops you, as the law isn't specific it, he can interprit it to suit him unfortunately. One more thing, if you carry around your original plates in the car and get pulled, if you were to produce them, the Police /could/ take that as you knew the dub plates were illegal so you carried your originals to swap over. I don't know if the Police will do this, but if you ring up the HQ for your area and enquire about the plates and the operator confirms that they are legal get them to log that to your plate and get a reference number, that way if you are stopped you can simply point the officer to the control room log. Be careful! Dave.

    Thanks, I might just do what you've said here!
16. derekm2104 Infrequent Poster Joined: Feb 2010 Posts: 189

    #16 30th July 2011, 11:09

    I had pressed plates from that site with the D on them but changed to GB ones and never had any problems. Was pulled a few times for other things and the plates never drew any attention.

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17. dolby20 Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Mar 2011 Esholt - West Yorkshire Posts: 3113 Citroen Saxo VTR 2002

    #17 30th July 2011, 16:55

    I'm getting them done the same so should be safe!
18. Lewiswhitlock Frequent Poster Joined: Jul 2010 southampton Posts: 591 1.4 8v 52 plate icelandic grey furio

    #18 31st July 2011, 00:11

    A mate took his into a police station by me today and bluntly said are these road legal, 2 hours of the fuzz checking them over trying to show us why there not legal, They told us there is no reason as to why you should ever be pulled over for them or why you should be asked to change them for original ones as everything a number plate is required to have is on the pressed plates! (and a copper commented on how nice they made the car look

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19. DreamEater Established Member Joined: Jun 2011 Hertfordshire Posts: 1574 '07 Saab 93 Vector Sport - '79 Citroën Dyane

    #19 31st July 2011, 08:04

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Lewiswhitlock A mate took his into a police station by me today and bluntly said are these road legal, 2 hours of the fuzz checking them over trying to show us why there not legal, They told us there is no reason as to why you should ever be pulled over for them or why you should be asked to change them for original ones as everything a number plate is required to have is on the pressed plates! (and a copper commented on how nice they made the car look

    All you need is that in writing and you're sorted, otherwise you'll end up with a roadside ticket which will waste more time and money trying to get overturned than the ticket is worth. Not all cops will back down and agree.
    
    Dave.

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20. dolby20 Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Mar 2011 Esholt - West Yorkshire Posts: 3113 Citroen Saxo VTR 2002

    #20 31st July 2011, 09:56

    Thanks people
    Just waiting for them to arrive!
21. wobby82 Frequent Poster Joined: Mar 2011 Posts: 839 icelancic grey 2oo2 vtr icelandic grey vts 2oo2

    #21 31st July 2011, 17:38

    nice plates

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22. accerhubbard Regular Poster Joined: Apr 2011 Posts: 269 vts mk 2, mk4 rs turbo, rs1600i cab,MR2

    #22 31st July 2011, 19:02

    ive had french pressed ones since i brought mine, never got pulled..
23. Mattock L-plater Joined: May 2011 Peterborough/ Warminster Posts: 41 Saxo vtrrrr '99

    #23 1st August 2011, 20:05

    Might have to invest, look awesome.
24. dolby20 Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Mar 2011 Esholt - West Yorkshire Posts: 3113 Citroen Saxo VTR 2002

    #24 1st August 2011, 20:07

    Well
    Sent my docu's on recorded Saturday delivery
    He wasn't in so it got taken back :/
    Not sure what's going on :/
25. Mezza Frequent Poster Joined: Sep 2010 Birmingham Posts: 661 Silvia S15

    #25 1st August 2011, 20:35

    i sent my documents almost 2 months ago and never got a reply...
    
    I bought mine from eGay, they are exactly the same as Dubmeister. Only difference was i didn't need to send docs to shwo i owned the vehicle (bit dodgy but oh well)
26. dolby20 Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Mar 2011 Esholt - West Yorkshire Posts: 3113 Citroen Saxo VTR 2002

    #26 1st August 2011, 20:41

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Mezza i sent my documents almost 2 months ago and never got a reply... I bought mine from eGay, they are exactly the same as Dubmeister. Only difference was i didn't need to send docs to shwo i owned the vehicle (bit dodgy but oh well)

    Don't say that!
    Did you get the docu's back?
    I've sent them to the address on the page!
    Anyone clarify how they ordered theirs?
27. Pricklep Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 31279 Citroen Saxo VTS, S60 D5

    #27 1st August 2011, 22:03

    on the dubmeister site lol.
28. dolby20 Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Mar 2011 Esholt - West Yorkshire Posts: 3113 Citroen Saxo VTR 2002

    #28 1st August 2011, 22:05

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by John_G on the dubmeister site lol.

    In regards to sending docu's!
    The guy above claims it's been two months with no word!
    I've sent my docu's to the dubmeister address...checked the tracking and no one was in :/
29. user_50856 Infrequent Poster Joined: Feb 2011 Stoke Posts: 101 52 plate saxo vtr, 10 plate i10 (the wifes)

    #29 6th August 2011, 09:52

    Just bought a set of these but as I now have a private plate i have to wait for reg change to come back from DVLA,
    
    I went onto dubmiesters website and found they have a pressed plate dealer local to me, so went straight up there to get them done, only had to take my log book and driving licence as proof, they ordered then online for me direct rom dumiester, on Thursday.
    
    The bloke who ordered themfor me said up to 3 weeks for delivery, to my surprise the postie knocked on this morning with them in his hand.
    
    Well happy, as they arrived fast and look the bollox.
    
    Problem is I dont want to drill them, so anyone who has some how did you fix yours to the car????
30. user_50856 Infrequent Poster Joined: Feb 2011 Stoke Posts: 101 52 plate saxo vtr, 10 plate i10 (the wifes)

    #30 6th August 2011, 09:53

    Soory for thread hijack.....
31. user_50856 Infrequent Poster Joined: Feb 2011 Stoke Posts: 101 52 plate saxo vtr, 10 plate i10 (the wifes)

    #31 6th August 2011, 09:54

    heres a link for anyone who wants to find there local pressed plate dealer, loads faster and safer.
    
    http://www.dubmeister.co.uk/dealer-locator/
32. dolby20 Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Mar 2011 Esholt - West Yorkshire Posts: 3113 Citroen Saxo VTR 2002

    #32 6th August 2011, 10:58

    I'm buying number plate surrounds that fit onto bumpers
    A lot easier, fix them onto car and slot the plate in!
    Just waiting for my plates!
33. user_50856 Infrequent Poster Joined: Feb 2011 Stoke Posts: 101 52 plate saxo vtr, 10 plate i10 (the wifes)

    #33 6th August 2011, 11:05

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by dolby20 I'm buying number plate surrounds that fit onto bumpers A lot easier, fix them onto car and slot the plate in! Just waiting for my plates!

    Where ya get ya surrounds from???
34. dolby20 Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Mar 2011 Esholt - West Yorkshire Posts: 3113 Citroen Saxo VTR 2002

    #34 6th August 2011, 11:32

    EBAY!!! loads on there!
35. Matty_VTR Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Sep 2007 Darlington/Newcastle Posts: 2609 Saxo VTS / Twingo RS133

    #35 6th August 2011, 12:25

    I had them on my old car, I got pulled a few times but just had to show them that they had all the stamps etc on them and they let me on my way.
36. Mezza Frequent Poster Joined: Sep 2010 Birmingham Posts: 661 Silvia S15

    #36 6th August 2011, 13:12

    get sticky foam pads, you can get from halfrauds for like 3quid and they hold up really well
    plus no gash surround on it either then
37. dolby20 Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Mar 2011 Esholt - West Yorkshire Posts: 3113 Citroen Saxo VTR 2002

    #37 6th August 2011, 15:33

    Had enough people just tearing my plates off, I'd rather not have to do that with the pads, plus with heat they just melt and lose stick...
    From experience!
38. Pricklep Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 31279 Citroen Saxo VTS, S60 D5

    #38 6th August 2011, 15:52

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by dolby20 In regards to sending docu's! The guy above claims it's been two months with no word! I've sent my docu's to the dubmeister address...checked the tracking and no one was in :/

    n00b. (in bold)
    
    you get your documents back with the plates.
    
    
    
    fpmsl.
39. dolby20 Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Mar 2011 Esholt - West Yorkshire Posts: 3113 Citroen Saxo VTR 2002

    #39 6th August 2011, 16:01

    :/
    I've sent my doc's
    They expected them to arrive last Saturday...but they were out so didn't get them
    Arranged a redelivery so gonna ask today!
40. sgeary Regular Poster Joined: Feb 2010 loughborough Posts: 372 Pug 306 - gone BlackmK 2 vtr - present

    #40 6th August 2011, 21:12

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by John_G also as said keep orig plates in boot incase. ive got mine in the boot under the carpet. incase i do get pulled up, than i can dish out the pwnage.

    Haha I like see they coppers face when thy didn't expect that haha
41. dolby20 Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Mar 2011 Esholt - West Yorkshire Posts: 3113 Citroen Saxo VTR 2002

    #41 6th August 2011, 23:34

    As said before
    Could be a bit dodgy, like knowing they were contentious....
42. dolby20 Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Mar 2011 Esholt - West Yorkshire Posts: 3113 Citroen Saxo VTR 2002

    #42 1st September 2011, 00:04

    They arrived
    Have had no trouble with them at all touch wood!
    Had cop cars parked next to me, behind me, nothing said
    Fantastic work by dubmeister!