Reports are coming in to suggest that interest in new cars has seen quite a substantial increase leading up to the new ’59 plate’ registrations, that will be available to own from the beginning of September 09.

Consumer confidence is said to be increasing at the moment, if only in small amounts. This upturn is reflected in the housing market where house prices rose by 1.2% during May. Generally, history shows that when the housing market sees a rise in prices, very often the sales of new cars will shortly follow suit.

The property boom of recent years has led to new car sales hitting record highs. Between 2001 and 2007, there were fewer than two and a half million new car registrations issued. When the housing market took a decline in 2008, it was inevitable that the sales of cars also took a decline, with only 2.13 million being registered.

This trend carried over into 2009, with car sales dropping down to 27.9%. However, things are starting to look up and we are maybe seeing the light at the end of the tunnel. Car dealers are reporting increased interest in new cars in their show rooms, so this could be indicative that the motor industry is on the rise again.

The combination of these ever popular new licence plates and the introduction of the scrappage scheme has allowed for orders of new cars to look very healthy.

The 59 plates are significant as they mark the end of the 50 series that first appeared in September 2001. Next year we will see the 10 and 60 registration plate series that will start in March 2010.

It is not only new car buyers that are looking forward to the launch of the last plate in the 59 series. Introductions of new ranges of licence plates are also hotly anticipated by personalised registration plate enthusiasts and avid collectors, as there are a whole new range of possibilities that the XX59 XXX style plate will allow for.

People who may have missed out on getting their initials with the last series of plates will now have a chance with the launch of 59 plates providing them with an opportunity that they won’t want to miss out on.

About the Author:

Jayne Henry of Speedy Registrations Ltd – speedyreg.co.uk. Speedy Registrations have been supplying number plates to the public since 1984. Based in Northern Ireland we also specialise in Irish number plates. They aim to provide a choice of personalised number plates to meet all requirements. For interviews, quotes, images or comments contact: Jayne Henry Tel(DDI): 02866 387 124 E-mail: sales@speedyreg.co.uk