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Number Plate Printing
Dent Magician can print, supply and professionally install all types of pre-printed number plates for your vehicle. Whether you are looking for 'Show Plates', 'Anti-theft Plates', 'Car Number Plates' or 'Number Plate Fixings', Dent Magician will provide you with everything that you are looking for.
The current legislation on number plates came into force on September 1st 2001. A new British Standard (BSAU 145d) was introduced which requires number plate components to meet higher standards of quality.
The DVLA also introduced new laws which necessitates all number plates supplied from September 1st 2001 to display the suppliers or manufacturers name and postcode in the bottom centre of the plate, as well as the new British Standard number (BSAU 145d) in the bottom right hand corner.
DVLA Number Plate Legislation
A number plate must be displayed at the front and rear of motor vehicles, must be easy to read and meet the British Standard. Lettering should be black on a white plate at the front and black on yellow at the rear. The background surface should be retro-reflecting but the characters must not and spacing must be of a set size.
Number plates fitted after the 1st September 2001 must display characters that meet the following dimensions:
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Width
Space between Characters
Space between Groups |
50mm
11mm
33mm
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IMPORTED VEHICLES
Certain imported vehicles may be permitted to display number plates with smaller characters if:
The vehicle does not have European Community whole vehicle type approval AND the vehicles construction / design cannot accommodate standard size number plates.
MOTORCYCLES AND TRICYCLES
All motorcycles and tricycles must display a number plate at the rear of the vehicle. If you have a two or three wheeled motorcycle or tricycle that has a body type of a four-wheeled vehicle, you MUST display a number plate at the front and rear. The characters may be smaller:
Height
Width
Space between Characters
Space between Groups |
44mm
10mm
30mm
64mm |
Motorcycles registered on or after 1st September 2001 must display a two-line number plate. Motorcycles registered prior to this may display a three-line number plate, but one-line number plates are illegal, irrespective of the date of registration.
MANDATORY CHARACTER FONT
From 1st September 2001 all new number plates must display the mandatory font:
Number plates fitted before this date need not be changed provided the font used is substantially the same as the one above. Number plates need to be replaced if they have been customised with: Stylised letters such as italics Number plate fixing bolts that alter the appearance of the letters / numbers.
THE LAW
The law states that you must not alter, rearrange or misrepresent the letters or numbers. Characters must not be moved from one group to the other (e.g A242 ABC must not be displayed as A242A BC).
Offences may result in any or all of the following:
A fine of up to £1000
The registration mark may be withdrawn
The vehicle may fail the MOT test
In order to obtain number plates, Dent Magician customers have to confirm their identity, address and entitlement to the requested registration number. One document from both of the following must be provided:
Proof of Identity
• A current driving licence (Preferred)
• Bank / Building Society statement
• Current utility bill
• Passport
• Credit / debit card
• Foreign national identity card
• Police warrant card
• Armed forces identity card
Proof of Entitlement
• Registration Document - V5C (Preferred)
• The tear off slip from the V5C (V5C2)
• Certificate of Entitlement to a Mark (V750)
• Cherished Transfer Retention Certificate (V778)
• Vehicle Licence Renewal (V11)
• Authorisation Certificate (V948) from DVLA local office (STAMPED)
• Certificate of vehicle registration (V379)
• A letter of Authority from fleet operators (including lease/hire company) on headed company note paper with contact
details stating that the company holds the V5 quoting the document reference or VIN
Professional Number Plate Printing
from £25 inc. VAT
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Paintless Dent Removal
The Dent Magician technology has been developed to remove parking dings, small dents & minor creases where the paint surface is not broken
‘This is the cheaper and faster ALTERNATIVE to costly body shop repairs’. Our fully trained and experienced staff can 'Magic' your dent away in a matter of minutes while you wait. more information...
Dent Magician's fully trained and highly experienced staff will removes dents, dings, creases and hail damage from all types of vehicles without affecting the original factory finish providing the paint work has not been broken. Our skilled technicians use specially-designed tools and equipment to reform your damaged vehicles body metal back to its original form.
Dent Magician's Paintless Dent Removal process is faster than traditional repair methods, a lot easier to arrange and considerably cheaper than traditional bodyshop costs.
Our paintless dent removal service takes skills pioneered in the automotive trade to remove small dents and dings from your car body panels - without the need for filling and painting. Perfect for storm damage, hail stone dents, dings in the supermarket car park and golf ball accidents. Many dents can be removed completely, while with some dents it is possible to improve them to the point where they are far less noticeable meaning you can avoid the cost of repainting the panel.
Dent Magician's technicians use metal levers to massage out dents from behind body panels which requires many years of training to perfect. Because the dent is pushed out, there is no need for filling or repainting, you keep your original paintwork finish. Although the procedure can't be used on large dents with a broken paint surface, the results of paintless repair to smaller dings are truly amazing... It's like 'magic' before your eyes.
Paintless Dent Removal
from £49.99 +VAT
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Smart Paint Repair
Chips and scratches that blemish the finish of your vehicle can be quickly and easily removed by using the latest paint repair technologies at Dent Magician, restoring your vehicles body work back to its original factory finish. Colour matches for all makes and models of vehicle are available at Dent Magician. more information...
Dent Magicians Smart Repair targets the areas of your car that may of been affected by dings and scratches caused by Hail storms, whilst your vehicle is parked or just general wear and tare. Paint damage repair may also be used in places where rust has set in on the vehicle. In many cases paint damage repair work is often necessary after the vehicle undergoes rust treatment and repair.
Smart paint damage repair technology has evolved to help repair vehicle paint scratches and stone Chips for a minimum of cost in short time and obtaining the highest quality results. By using advanced minor car paint repair techniques as well as modern materials and products, Dent Magician's paint damage repair can ensure that your scratches will disappear without you having to incur expensive bodyshop repairs.
Stone Chip and Scratch Repair
from £99.00 +VAT
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Smart Bumper Scuff Repair
Minor scuffs that may appear on your vehicles exterior trim and mouldings can make your vehicle unsightly and reduce its value. At Dent Magician are fully trained professional staff can remove these unsightly scuffs from bumpers, mirrors and exterior mouldings and restore the look of your car once again. more information...
Every Day Driving of your vehicle can lead to unsightly scuffs and scrapes on your cars bumpers. Dent Magicians team of experienced technicians only prepare the damaged areas of your vehicle, and use the Smart Repair technology and materials to seamlessly remove the affected area.
By repairing only the damaged area, and not repainting whole body panel, smart repair is the ideal solution to scrapes, scratches, scuffs and dents on plastic bumpers, wings, mirrors and other body trim. The final results are amazing, you will be amazed with the quality and final result achieved by Dent Magician.
Bumper Scuff and Trim Repair
from £69.99 +VAT
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Smart Windscreen Repair
Chips in your windscreen are an MOT failure according to British Standards. Please check if your vehicles illegality by
clicking here to view the British Standard BS AU242a:1988. Dent Magician can repair most windscreen providing your vehicles windscreen is laminated. more information...
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Windscreen chips are not only unsightly, they can also impair vision and lead to M.O.T. failure. Worse still, these chips often start to form cracks which can result in the windscreen failing. In some cases in colder climates, stone chips can retain water which once frozen expands and causes the chip to enlarge and again in some cases crack the screen resulting in an expensive inconvenient windscreen replacement.
Dent Magicians Windscreen chip repair works by injecting a hard, clear resin into the chip under high pressure, then our technicians burnishing and polishing the resin flush with the screen resulting in the area that was damaged being fully sealed and completely repaired.
If you get a chip in your screen, don't delay in calling Dent Magician because unless fixed straight away, you could be facing higher cost repairs and the inconvenience of a broken windscreen and wet interior in the morning.
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Chipped Windscreen Repair
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Number Plate Printing
Dent Magician can print, supply and professionally install all types of pre-printed number plates for your vehicle. Whether you are looking for 'Show Plates', 'Anti-theft Plates', 'Car Number Plates' or 'Number Plate Fixings', Dent Magician will provide you with everything that you are looking for.. more information...
The current legislation on number plates came into force on September 1st 2001. A new British Standard (BSAU 145d) was introduced which requires number plate components to meet higher standards of quality.
The DVLA also introduced new laws which necessitates all number plates supplied from September 1st 2001 to display the suppliers or manufacturers name and postcode in the bottom centre of the plate, as well as the new British Standard number (BSAU 145d) in the bottom right hand corner.
You can view the DVLA Legislations by clicking here
In order to obtain number plates, Dent Magician customers have to confirm their identity, address and entitlement to the requested registration number. One document from both of the following must be provided:
Proof of Identity
• A current driving licence (Preferred)
• Bank / Building Society statement
• Current utility bill
• Passport
• Credit / debit card
• Foreign national identity card
• Police warrant card
• Armed forces identity card
Proof of Entitlement
• Registration Document - V5C (Preferred)
• The tear off slip from the V5C (V5C2)
• Certificate of Entitlement to a Mark (V750)
• Cherished Transfer Retention Certificate (V778)
• Vehicle Licence Renewal (V11)
• Authorisation Certificate (V948) from DVLA local office (STAMPED)
• Certificate of vehicle registration (V379)
• A letter of Authority from fleet operators (including lease/hire company) on headed company note paper with contact
details stating that the company holds the V5 quoting the document reference or VIN
Professional Number Plate Printing
from £25 inc. VAT
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Smart Alloy Refurbishment
Dent Magician repair alloy wheels that have been damaged by accidental scuffs and scrapes with kerbs and other road side objects. Without having to remove the affected alloy wheel from the tyre or even the alloy wheel from the vehicle Dent Magician can repair damage on-site and restore the alloy wheel to its original factory Condition. more information...
Using the latest Smart technologies and specially developed tooling, Dent Magician will restore your damaged alloy rim back to the original look when you drove your vehicle out of the showroom. Our specialists in alloy wheel refurbishments can quickly restore your damaged wheel back to its showroom condition at your home, office, workplace or at the specially equipped Dent Magician workshops.
Alloy Wheel Repair and Refurbishment
from £59.99 +VAT
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Window Tinting
Whether you want to give your vehicle a 'Cool' New Look, Reduce Sun Glare or Improve Security, Llumar is the answer. Llumar Tinting Films offer: Stylish New Look, Temperature reduced comfort, Fuel Economy due to less air-conditioning use,
Fade Reduction caused by the sun and security from criminals due to toughened glass after the film is applied. more information...
LLumar automotive window films are engineered to enhance your vehicle's appearance, provide the performance you demand, and protect your investment. Known for their quality, color stability, and patented scratch-resistant coating, LLumar films are durable and virtually maintenance free.
Control Heat, UV & Glare
Uncomfortable heat, distracting glare, and faded interiors can ruin any road trip. LLumar solar control film will keep your car's interior cool and comfortable.
Enhance Style & Appearance
Look cool and feel even cooler with custom tinted windows featuring superior-quality LLumar window film.
Protect What Matters Most
LLumar safety and security film holds shattered glass in place - reducing the likelihood of personal injury in an accident and deterring smash and grab theft.
Dent Magician's professional team of window tinters will ensure that your vehicle has your selected LLumar tinting film applied quickly and to the highest standard. If you are unsure about which of the LLumar window tinting films is right for your car, please call us or pop in to see us at Dent Magician and we will do our absolute best to help you achieve what you are looking for whether it is to reduce glare, shop interior fabric and plastic from fading, or just to make your car look cool.
Llumar Window Tinting
from £99.00 +VAT
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Exterior Paint & Trim Protection
Protect your vehicle's paintwork from the harsh environment that surrounds it; namely UV rays produced by the sun which can fade paintwork, Fallout from trees, tree sap and salt on the roads are other contributors to fading and corrosion.
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Supagard Protective Polymer Coatings
The whole idea behind paint sealant is to protect your vehicle's paintwork from the harsh environment that surrounds it UV rays from the sun, which can fade paintwork fallout and acid rain which can damage the paint finish road salt and other contributors which can fade and corrode the surface.
Supagards advanced polymer sealants have been professionally applied to vehicles throughout the UK for over 20 years. Using the most up to date technology, Supargards protective coatings applied by Dent Magician will strengthen and protect modern day water and solvent based paint finishes from the worst that the elements can do.
The unique formulas of Supagard products allow a one-off application that does not require top-ups or monthly conservers. Once applied, it's there to stay for at least 3 years.
How does the Paint Sealant work?
Your car's paintwork is coated with a high tech polymer sealant that forms a tough, high gloss, deep transparent protective barrier on top of your paint. The Supagard protection seals the paint surface against harmful acid rain and atmospheric pollutants.
For more information about Supagard protective coatings please call us or pop in and see us at Dent Magician.
Exterior Protective Coatings
from £99.00 +VAT
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Interior Surface Protection
Professionally applied product that prevent spills of coffee, tea, milk, soft drinks, juices, water and other similar liquids from permanently staining your fabrics and carpets of your vehicle. Dirt can be either vacuumed or wiped off with a gentle cleaning solution. The invisible protection barrier reduce friction between the fibres prolonging their life. more information...
Fabric & Carpet Protective Coatings
Dent Magician use Supagard products to ensure premium protection against accidental spills and dirt inside your vehicle. To achieve this Supagard InteriorGard coats each and every fibre with a resin based formula which won't wash out.
• This professionally applied product prevents spills of coffee, tea, milk, soft drinks, juices, water and other similar liquids from permanently staining your fabrics and carpets.
• The dirt can be either vacuumed or wiped off with a gentle cleaning solution.
• The invisible barrier helps reduce friction between the fibres prolonging their life. This allows the Fabrics and Carpets to retain their natural texture and appearance.
• Supagard InteriorGard complies fully to COSSH and ISO 9001 regulations.
Leather Care
Supagard leather care products as applied by Dent Magician help preserve, care for and protect the new look of your leather seats & our specialised cleaner and conditioners gently assist in maintaining the supple, natural feel of the leather. Supagard's new Leather Care range complies fully to COSSH and ISO 9001 regulations.
Vinyl Protection
Supagard Vinyl Protection creates a non-glossy, non-greasy, anti-static finish on all vinyl and plastic surfaces. The benefits of applying Supagard Vinyl Protection with Dent Magician are:
• Prevents the sun's UV rays from penetrating the vinyl; thereby fading and cracking it's surface.
• Protects against the haze effect of windscreen bloom.
• The Vinyl Protection system also keeps your car's vinyl flexible whilst maintaining it's appearance.
• Reduces maintenance to a monthly wipe with a moist cloth.
Interior Protective Coatings
from £99.00 +VAT
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Professional Valet
Our professional valet service will restore your vehicle to the highest quality condition. Using professional cleaning products by 'Star Brite' and 'Supaguard' our technicians will transform your vehicle to look brand new. more information...
Valet Magic by Dent Magician
Dent Magician has a choice of Valet services designed to suit individual automotive cleaning needs. Our professional cleaners use cleaning products by Star Brite to ensure that your vehicle is restored back to the best possible condition and look.
At Dent Magician we are the leading specialist in the applications of:
• Polish/waxing, T-Cut, compound, plastic and rubber reconditioning.
• Complete leather care, cleaning restoration and conditioning.
• Tyre and Alloy restoration cleaning
• Plastic Trim and rubber blackening
• Full engine and engine bay cleaning and dressing service
Valet Magic
from £49.99 +VAT
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Please fill out the form below with the details about your vehicle and which of the Dent Magician service you would like a quote for.
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