Local number plate frame trade supplier

Independent car accessory shops, garages, car dealers, valeters and small online sellers who want a reliable local source.

You buy at trade price and sell at a margin, usually in boxes or multipacks. Repeat orders from a handful of regular customers matter more than one-off sales.

• Selling to businesses
• Stock and order tracking
• Reliable delivery and communication

• Check the DVLA rules on number plate display, as frames must not cover or obscure any characters or the plate's required details
• If you also plan to sell actual number plates, check the separate DVLA registration needed for plate suppliers
• Avoid unbranded copies of car makers' logos, as trade mark infringement is a risk, so check with your supplier
• Public liability and product liability insurance, and check your home insurance covers stored stock
• Check whether your landlord, mortgage lender or council permits storing business stock at home
• Keep thin margins in mind: price checks against larger wholesalers are easy for buyers

Estimates suggest startup costs are typically around £500 to £3,000, depending on how much stock you buy and how you store it. Starting with a modest range from UK wholesalers helps limit the cash tied up in stock.

Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around £500 to £3,000, depending on how many garages, accessory shops and online sellers you supply. Margins can be thin, because buyers can easily compare your prices with larger wholesalers.

Check the DVLA rules on number plate display, as frames must not obscure any characters or required details. If you also sell actual plates, check the separate DVLA registration. Also check trade mark risks on car maker logos, and your insurance.