Readers of The World of Personal Number Plates will know of Regtransfers's longstanding association with legendary supercar dealer Tom Hartley. We have visited Tom and his family business team on a number of occasions and Tom's son and business partner, Carl, recently took us on a tour of the company's stunning Derbyshire showroom.
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A visit to Hartley HQ is a real experience. We doubt there is anywhere better equipped to display supercars to their best advantage and a prospective purchaser is able to inspect the car of their dreams from just about every imaginable angle.
- You may just spot your dream car. If you do, or even have your dream car already, take a look at our themed search on car related plates. We're sure we can find the perfect match for your car.
Tom Hartley senior has been in the business for more than 45 years. It is hardly surprising, then, that he has a few stories to tell and we are delighted to say that he has decided to tell them. Tom's autobiography, Tom Hartley - The Dealmaker (written in collaboration with Ken Gibson, award winning Motoring Editor of The Sun) is published by Veloce Publishing. The book tells Tom's story from the beginning, in his own words and it is quite a story. When you consider that Tom Hartley had made his first million by the age of 17, it becomes clear that this isn't just a book, it is surely an inspirational resource for any aspiring business person.
'One in five cars sold in the UK now has a personalised plate'
We were flattered to see that Tom even managed to spare a few kind words for his friends here at Regtransfers.
"One in five cars sold in the UK now has a personalised plate. It's big business in the car world, the DVLA (Driver Vehicle Licensing Agency) has sold five million private plates since 1989 at a total value of £3 billion. Close to 50 per cent of our sales now include a cherished plate; it has become part of the service we offer. We have a great working relationship with Regtransfers, the biggest personalised plate firm in the UK; its founder, Tony Brown, is also a customer of ours. I have a lot of time and respect for the way he operates his business; he has similar values to me."
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