Creating your own show plate

Show plates are becoming more and more popular with everyday vehicle owners. Have you ever wished you owned your own road legal style plate or your own fancy show plate? Did you think they were just for people with expensive cars or lots of money?The truth is, show plates are becoming more and more popular and they really give your car or motorbike a chance to stand out and be noticed. Plates can be designed with a variety of fonts, colours, designs and graphics for the front or back of your vehicle. You can set your background or borders and do this for either yellow or white plates. Sidebadges are an important extra - some companies will charge you more to add these but some don't.Whether you have a car, bike, truck or van, a customised show plate can really make your vehicle stand out from the crowd. Ordinary cars of any make or model can be fixed with a show plate to show off your talents as a plate designer. So why do people buy these custom plates? Is it ego or vanity? Far from it. It's simply a chance to express your individuality and creativity by having something that sets your vehicle apart from the rest. You don't have to create a plate for just your vehicle either. Instead, you could make one for the wall of your home or office. Perhaps something for the kids' bedroom or a sign for work? The only limit is your imagination and attention to detail.Some people may think that personalised plates look naff or a bit tacky but really this is up to how you design your plate. If you want something like that, then fine but it is also possible to create something tasteful and elegant. Again, it's really down to you and your design skills. Don't think you have to be a designer to make something nice though, It's much easier than you think. Have a look around and see what other people have created and take the plunge and have a go yourself. Be careful though when you buy online that you are buying from somewhere where you can ring and complain if you are not happy. Too many online plate creation sites work hard to get your money but if there is a problem, you often have a lot of trouble getting it sorted out. The best thing to do is try and find a company that has both an online show plate designer and a real world shop that you can visit or phone up if you need to speak to someone or just want a word of advice.