Number plates Dagenham & East London.
4D, 4D gel, 3D gel, retro and road-legal UK number plates pressed in-house at our Dagenham studio (RM8 1QH) — DVLA-compliant to BS AU 145e. Ready in 1–2 working days. Collect locally or signed-for Royal Mail nationwide.
Road-legal and show plates available. Show plates ship without document checks.
How much are number plates at Dyno Details?
Road-legal plates from £30 a pair, 4D £40, 4D gel £45, retro £60 — pressed in-house by 5.0★-rated Dyno Details, posted UK-wide. That rating is 752+ Google reviews. 3D gel is £35, a short or square plate £25 and a single replacement plate £15. Every plate is made in Dagenham to DVLA BS AU 145e standards, paid in full at order with no deposit, and ready in 1–2 working days for collection or signed-for Royal Mail delivery.
- Standard road-legal (pair): £30
- 3D gel (pair): £35
- 4D raised (pair): £40
- 4D gel (pair): £45
- Retro (pair): £60
- Short / square plate: £25 · single plate £15
- Ready in 1–2 working days
- Paid in full at order — no deposit on plates
Retro plates. £60 a pair.
The classic pressed-plate look — white front and yellow rear reflective bases with raised gloss-black characters, pressed in-house at our Dagenham studio. Fully road-legal and BS AU 145e marked, exactly what you see in the photo.
- White front + yellow rear, raised black digits
- DVLA-compliant · BS AU 145e marked
- Pressed in-house — ready in 1–2 working days
4D Gel plates. £45 a pair.
Our flagship finish — laser-cut raised 4D characters topped with a domed gel-resin layer for the deepest, glossiest look on the road. Pressed in-house at our Dagenham studio, fully road-legal and BS AU 145e marked, exactly what you see in the photo.
- Raised 4D digits with a domed gel top
- DVLA-compliant · BS AU 145e marked
- Pressed in-house — ready in 1–2 working days
4D plates. £40 a pair.
Laser-cut 3mm raised acrylic characters bonded to a reflective base for a crisp, deep 3D finish. Pressed in-house at our Dagenham studio, fully road-legal and BS AU 145e marked, exactly what you see in the photo.
- 3mm raised laser-cut acrylic digits
- DVLA-compliant · BS AU 145e marked
- Pressed in-house — ready in 1–2 working days
3D Gel plates. £35 a pair.
Domed gel-resin characters with a deep glossy finish that catches the light — a subtle step up from standard without the sharp edges of 4D. Pressed in-house at our Dagenham studio, fully road-legal and BS AU 145e marked, exactly what you see in the photo.
- Domed gel-resin digits, glossy 3D shine
- DVLA-compliant · BS AU 145e marked
- Pressed in-house — ready in 1–2 working days
Standard plates. £30 a pair.
The classic road-legal plate — premium printed acrylic on a reflective base, clean and factory-fresh. Pressed in-house at our Dagenham studio, fully road-legal and BS AU 145e marked, exactly what you see in the photo.
- Premium printed acrylic, factory look
- DVLA-compliant · BS AU 145e marked
- Pressed in-house — ready in 1–2 working days
Pick your plate
All prices per pair. Paid in full at order — no deposit.
V5C logbook and photo ID required by law before we press road-legal plates. Show plates available off-road only.
Legal stuff & how ordering works.
What is BS AU 145e?
BS AU 145e is the current British Standard every UK road-legal number plate must meet. It covers the reflective base, character font (Charles Wright), character height (79 mm) and spacing, charcoal-grey colour, weather resistance and durability. Every plate we press carries the BS AU 145e mark, our DVLA-registered supplier name and our Dagenham postcode pressed into the bottom edge — the police, MOT testers and ANPR cameras all check for it.
Tinted backgrounds, italics, novelty fonts, coloured outlines and sticker plates fail BS AU 145e — they're show-only and risk a £1,000 fine plus an MOT failure if fitted to a road-driven car.
How ordering works
- 01Pick your plate
Choose Standard, 3D Gel, 4D, 4D Gel or Retro, then the correct size for your vehicle.
- 02Upload your documents
V5C log book (or V750 / V778 retention certificate) plus photo ID — required by DVLA law for road-legal plates. Show plates skip this step.
- 03Pay securely via Square
Paid in full at checkout — no deposit. Order before 11am for fastest turnaround.
- 04Collect or post
Most orders pressed in 1–2 working days. Collect from Unit 1 Selinas Lane, Dagenham RM8 1QH, or Royal Mail signed-for nationwide.
Order your plates
Pay securely via Square. We'll text you as soon as your plates are ready in 1–2 working days.
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Number plate questions, answered.
Are 3D and 4D number plates legal in the UK?
Yes — raised 3D and 4D plates are legal as long as they meet BS AU 145e: charcoal-grey (not black) characters, the correct font, character height (79 mm) and spacing, a reflective base, and the supplier's name, postcode and BS AU 145e mark on the plate. Every road-legal plate we press at Dyno Details in Dagenham meets that standard. Anything with a tinted background, italics, fancy fonts or a coloured outline is show-only and not road-legal.
How much is my number plate worth?
Plate value depends on demand for the combination — short dateless plates, name plates, initials and dictionary-word plates carry the most value. We don't buy or sell private registrations directly, but we'll happily press a new set of physical plates once you've transferred a private reg to your vehicle. For valuations, check DVLA's official auctions or a registered plate broker.
When do new UK number plates come out?
New age-identifier plates are released twice a year in the UK — on 1 March and 1 September. So '26' plates arrived on 1 March 2026 and '76' plates follow on 1 September 2026. The two digits after the area code show the half-year the car was first registered.
How do I change my number plate to a private reg?
Three steps: 1) Transfer the private reg to your vehicle through DVLA (V750 certificate or online transfer) — DVLA will send a new V5C log book showing the new registration. 2) Bring or upload the new V5C plus your driving licence. 3) We press the new plates (1–2 working days) and you fit them — both front and rear must match the V5C before you drive on the road.
What's the difference between 4D, 3D gel and standard number plates?
Standard plates are pressed acrylic with printed characters — fully road-legal and the cheapest option. 3D gel plates have a domed gel-resin top giving the digits a glossy 3D look. 4D plates use raised laser-cut acrylic characters glued onto the plate face for a sharper, more aggressive look. 4D gel combines both — raised characters with a domed gel top for the deepest finish.
Are 4D and 3D gel number plates legal in the UK?
Yes — when made to BS AU 145e and using the correct charcoal-grey font, font size, character spacing and reflective base. Every road-legal plate we press carries the BS AU 145e marking, our supplier code and postcode. We don't fit tinted backgrounds, italics, fancy fonts or sticker plates for road use — those are show-only.
How long do number plates take to make?
Most orders are pressed within 1–2 working days. Collection from our Dagenham studio (RM8 1QH) can often be same-day if ordered before 11am. Royal Mail signed-for postage adds 1–3 working days depending on the service picked at checkout.
What documents do I need to order road-legal plates?
By law we have to see proof of name and address (driving licence, utility bill or council tax bill) and proof you're entitled to use the registration (V5C log book, new keeper slip, V750/V778 retention certificate, or hire/lease agreement). Upload photos at checkout — we verify before pressing.
Can I order show plates without sending a V5?
Yes. Tick the 'show plate' box at checkout and we'll skip the document checks. Show plates are for off-road, display or photoshoot use only and aren't road-legal — fitting one to drive on the road risks an MOT failure and a £1,000 fine.
Do you do plates for Range Rovers, Defenders and JDM imports?
Yes — we press all common UK sizes: standard 520×111 mm, Range Rover / plinth rear 533×152 mm, 4x4 square rear 285×203 mm and full square 285×203 mm both ends for JDM and US imports. Pick your size at checkout.
Do you make retro number plates?
Yes — retro plates are £60 a pair, pressed in the classic style with a white front and yellow rear reflective base and raised gloss-black characters. They're fully road-legal and BS AU 145e marked, just like the rest of our range.
Can I post my plates instead of collecting?
Yes. Royal Mail 2nd Class Signed (£8.05, 2–3 working days) or 1st Class Signed (£9.05, next working day) at checkout. We dispatch as soon as plates are pressed and documents are verified.