Is it ok to have dealer's name on the number plate?

deb_majumdar · 24th May 2009, 11:37

I think I read somewhere in team bhp itself that the number plate should be according to the rules specified (colors, fonts etc) and should not have anything other than the number on it. In particular, some names, such as owner's name or dealer's name etc are not allowed. Somebody who wrote on this forum was possibly caught by a cop and was fined.

However, after searching on google and on this forum, I could not locate that post, so creating a new thread. Can anybody point me to the rule, if any, or say that there is no such rule?

PS: It is likely that this is not the correct sub-forum to post this topic and this thread should probably be merged to older ones if the same question was asked (sorry, I could not find it). I would be happy to have this merged or moved by the admins.

vkochar · 24th May 2009, 12:15

Well all my cars have the dealers name on it.

Most of the cars I think when coming out of the dealer have the dealers name on it.

I do not recall anyone being stopped or challaned for having the dealers name. Its not illegal I know. The Number should be clear though. See what my car had when I brought it. Thats a temp number. It has the permanent no now but the dealer name still remains.

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ram_hyundai · 24th May 2009, 12:30

As per rules its violation.As responsible people dealers should not indulge in this practice.Number boards have there specs and it should be adhered to.In case of violation any authorities checking could fine you and maybe the fine would be same as the cost of the number board.But here we find all kinds of boards and people seldom go by the rules.

ram

anujmishra · 24th May 2009, 12:45

I am the one who is in not favour of any kind of dealer name anywhere in my car. Why should I put their name on my car as I am the sole owner of car.

Once after servicing one service centre puts it stickers on headlights, rear windscreen, front windscreen. I asked them if you want to put these stickers on my car with your service centre's name you have to pay 2000 Rs per stickers for 6 months to me. It is termed as advertising and I cannot advertise your service centre for free. Looking after this three more owners asked them to remove stickers from their cars.

It is advertising and you owner has all right to get money for that. Its business as they do not render their service for free to me.

MileCruncher · 24th May 2009, 13:13

Quote:

Originally Posted by ram_hyundai

As per rules its violation.As responsible people dealers should not indulge in this practice.Number boards have there specs and it should be adhered to.In case of violation any authorities checking could fine you and maybe the fine would be same as the cost of the number board.But here we find all kinds of boards and people seldom go by the rules.

ram

Absolutely agree that it is a violation. Its just that the traffic cops have many more things to worry about than this. In AP every tom, dick or harry, who thinks is someone will add red sticker to the numberplate stating "District Cong Committee Member " to "Member Medical Council. What takes the cake is again these someones or someone's someone will have black number plate and the cops also turn a blind eye. All these someone or someone's someone should be

in full public view.

Quote:

Originally Posted by anujmishra

I am the one who is in not favour of any kind of dealer name anywhere in my car. Why should I put their name on my car as I am the sole owner of car.

Once after servicing one service centre puts it stickers on headlights, rear windscreen, front windscreen. I asked them if you want to put these stickers on my car with your service centre's name you have to pay 2000 Rs per stickers for 6 months to me. It is termed as advertising and I cannot advertise your service centre for free. Looking after this three more owners asked them to remove stickers from their cars.

It is advertising and you owner has all right to get money for that. Its business as they do not render their service for free to me.

Yes it is a form of advertisement and more than that defaces the car in my opinion.
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Cheers

no_limit · 24th May 2009, 14:24

Here in U.K, by law, you have to have a selling dealers name/website written on front and rear number plates.
This is applicable to even second hand car dealers.

ImmortalZ · 24th May 2009, 16:59

As per RTO laws, you should not have anything other than your numbers written on your number plate. Dealer name, T-BHP sticker, your company's name - you name it, it is not allowed. A cop can fine you over it.

DileepKS · 24th May 2009, 17:17

The TEMP Stickers normally have the dealer's name, But the permanent plates shouldn't.

I diligently remove all stickers put by the dealer, service station etc. I pay for the services, and am under no obligation to carry their advertisement on my car.

anjan_c2007 · 24th May 2009, 21:28

Quote:

Originally Posted by deb_majumdar

I think I read somewhere in team bhp itself that the number plate should be according to the rules specified (colors, fonts etc) and should not have anything other than the number on it. In particular, some names, such as owner's name or dealer's name etc are not allowed. Somebody who wrote on this forum was possibly caught by a cop and was fined.

However, after searching on google and on this forum, I could not locate that post, so creating a new thread. Can anybody point me to the rule, if any, or say that there is no such rule?

PS: It is likely that this is not the correct sub-forum to post this topic and this thread should probably be merged to older ones if the same question was asked (sorry, I could not find it). I would be happy to have this merged or moved by the admins.

Nope will never prefer free advertising for someone like that. Its my car and its my life.

wildon · 24th May 2009, 21:55

Quote:

Originally Posted by anjan_c2007

Nope will never prefer free advertising for someone like that. Its my car and its my life.

100% correct.

garvit2002 · 25th May 2009, 09:15

the one noticeable thing is that they write the dealer's name on a blue strip ....does that makes sense ...every dealer does that

IronWolf · 25th May 2009, 09:53

Every dealer may do that, but let them then pay me for the free advertising based on how much miles I do a month.

Plus that pic with the dealer's blue sticker is huge and ugly. When I give car for service, my last point which I tell them to note is. 'no stickers'.

Quote:

Originally Posted by ImmortalZ

As per RTO laws, you should not have anything other than your numbers written on your number plate. Dealer name, T-BHP sticker, your company's name - you name it, it is not allowed. A cop can fine you over it.

Maybe so, however if they start this drive in say bangalore, they will get lots of revenue + bribes cause its not a rule followed or enforced.

Quote:

Originally Posted by DileepKS

The TEMP Stickers normally have the dealer's name, But the permanent plates shouldn't.

I diligently remove all stickers put by the dealer, service station etc. I pay for the services, and am under no obligation to carry their advertisement on my car.

+1 well said.

Ricky_63 · 25th May 2009, 09:55

Quote:

Originally Posted by garvit2002

the one noticeable thing is that they write the dealer's name on a blue strip ....does that makes sense ...every dealer does that

AS said earlier on the thread. It is TOTALLY illegal under the motor vehicle act. One can be challaned for the same.

Unfortunately here in our country, minor violations go unnoticed. Even plates with fancy & unreadable fonts are a no no.

Cheers

loving_alaap · 25th May 2009, 11:22

This is a common practice with used car dealers.

my OHC AT came with 3-4 different stickers, on number plate & other areas on back.

pedrolourenco · 25th May 2009, 11:35

If any dealer put's a sticker on your car, put another sticker before it saying "Worst Dealer" or "Chor Dealer". Next time you take your car for servicing, the manager himself will come and remove all stickers. Coming back to the number plates, I think you can tell the dealer you want the plates without his name. He cannot refuse.

24th May 2009, 11:37	#1
deb_majumdar BHPian Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Kolkata Posts: 59 Thanked: 17 Times	Is it ok to have dealer's name on the number plate? I think I read somewhere in team bhp itself that the number plate should be according to the rules specified (colors, fonts etc) and should not have anything other than the number on it. In particular, some names, such as owner's name or dealer's name etc are not allowed. Somebody who wrote on this forum was possibly caught by a cop and was fined. However, after searching on google and on this forum, I could not locate that post, so creating a new thread. Can anybody point me to the rule, if any, or say that there is no such rule? PS: It is likely that this is not the correct sub-forum to post this topic and this thread should probably be merged to older ones if the same question was asked (sorry, I could not find it). I would be happy to have this merged or moved by the admins.
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24th May 2009, 12:15	#2
vkochar Senior - BHPian Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Delhi / Agra / London Posts: 2,146 Thanked: 819 Times View My Garage	Well all my cars have the dealers name on it. Most of the cars I think when coming out of the dealer have the dealers name on it. I do not recall anyone being stopped or challaned for having the dealers name. Its not illegal I know. The Number should be clear though. See what my car had when I brought it. Thats a temp number. It has the permanent no now but the dealer name still remains.
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24th May 2009, 12:30	#3
ram_hyundai Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Calicut ,trisur Posts: 2,020 Thanked: 53 Times View My Garage	As per rules its violation.As responsible people dealers should not indulge in this practice.Number boards have there specs and it should be adhered to.In case of violation any authorities checking could fine you and maybe the fine would be same as the cost of the number board.But here we find all kinds of boards and people seldom go by the rules. ram
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24th May 2009, 12:45	#4
anujmishra Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,290 Thanked: 492 Times View My Garage	I am the one who is in not favour of any kind of dealer name anywhere in my car. Why should I put their name on my car as I am the sole owner of car. Once after servicing one service centre puts it stickers on headlights, rear windscreen, front windscreen. I asked them if you want to put these stickers on my car with your service centre's name you have to pay 2000 Rs per stickers for 6 months to me. It is termed as advertising and I cannot advertise your service centre for free. Looking after this three more owners asked them to remove stickers from their cars. It is advertising and you owner has all right to get money for that. Its business as they do not render their service for free to me.
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24th May 2009, 14:24	#6
no_limit BHPian Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Birmingham, U.K, Jaipur (India) Posts: 72 Thanked: 4 Times	Here in U.K, by law, you have to have a selling dealers name/website written on front and rear number plates. This is applicable to even second hand car dealers.
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24th May 2009, 16:59	#7
ImmortalZ Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Trivandrum Posts: 2,179 Thanked: 488 Times View My Garage	As per RTO laws, you should not have anything other than your numbers written on your number plate. Dealer name, T-BHP sticker, your company's name - you name it, it is not allowed. A cop can fine you over it.
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24th May 2009, 17:17	#8
DileepKS BHPian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Cochin Posts: 137 Thanked: 8 Times	The TEMP Stickers normally have the dealer's name, But the permanent plates shouldn't. I diligently remove all stickers put by the dealer, service station etc. I pay for the services, and am under no obligation to carry their advertisement on my car.
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25th May 2009, 09:15	#11
garvit2002 BHPian Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Jaipur Posts: 241 Thanked: 2 Times	the one noticeable thing is that they write the dealer's name on a blue strip ....does that makes sense ...every dealer does that
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25th May 2009, 11:22	#14
loving_alaap BHPian Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Ahmedabad Posts: 808 Thanked: 9 Times	This is a common practice with used car dealers. my OHC AT came with 3-4 different stickers, on number plate & other areas on back.
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25th May 2009, 11:35	#15
pedrolourenco Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Margao, Goa Posts: 1,268 Thanked: 1,527 Times View My Garage	If any dealer put's a sticker on your car, put another sticker before it saying "Worst Dealer" or "Chor Dealer". Next time you take your car for servicing, the manager himself will come and remove all stickers. Coming back to the number plates, I think you can tell the dealer you want the plates without his name. He cannot refuse.
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