C422 SON for Sale

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Plate Details

C422 SON is a prefix-style registration, identified by the letter C at the start of the plate. The prefix letter C corresponds to the 1985 registration period. Under DVLA rules, this plate can be assigned to any vehicle first registered on or after 1985. Prefix plates were issued between 1983 and 2001 and remain popular for their clean, readable format.

Registration History

C422 SON was first made available in September 2020. The original issuing office for this combination is Birmingham C.B.C.. Local council and county borough offices issued plates within their geographic area — the issuing office identifies the regional origin of the registration. C422 SON has DVLA auction history, having been offered at a DVLA auction in September 2020. The DVLA cherished transfer programme was launched in 1989, opening previously reserved registrations to the public for the first time. Plates are selected for DVLA auctions based on their perceived collectability and desirability — an auction appearance is a recognised indicator of a registration's historical market standing and collector appeal.

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Frequently Asked Questions

• What could C422 SON represent? +
  Many people would see C422 SON as representing the name or word Carson. As with all personalised number plates, the registration has no official meaning — it is a combination of letters and numbers issued by the DVLA that buyers choose for its personal significance.
• Where is the cheapest place to buy C422 SON? +
  NewReg.co.uk currently lists C422 SON at £4,120, with a total all-in cost from £4,200 including the £80 DVLA transfer fee. NewReg operates a price match guarantee — if you find the same plate advertised cheaper by another dealer, we will beat that price. Full DVLA transfer handling is included at no extra charge beyond the £80 DVLA fee. Finance is also available from approximately £353 per month (0% APR, subject to status).
• Why are some C422 SON listings priced much lower than the market rate? +
  Some dealers advertise plates with a headline figure such as “from £200”, which can refer to their minimum site-wide price rather than an actual price for C422 SON. The genuine market value of C422 SON reflects its specific characteristics — plate format, letter combination, rarity and any name or word that buyers may associate with it. NewReg lists C422 SON at £4,120 — the true market price — with a price match guarantee: if you find C422 SON legitimately offered cheaper by another UK dealer, we will beat that price.
• What is included when I buy C422 SON from NewReg? +
  Your purchase of C422 SON from NewReg includes: full DVLA transfer service — we handle all paperwork on your behalf at no extra charge beyond the standard DVLA transfer fee, a certificate of entitlement, and road-legal acrylic number plates. The £80 DVLA transfer fee is shown separately at checkout and paid direct to the DVLA. NewReg has been a DVLA-recognised reseller and CNDA member since 1991.
• When was C422 SON first issued? +
  C422 SON was first made available at a DVLA auction in September 2020, when the registration was released to the public for the first time. Separately, the plate format identifies C422 SON as a 1985 registration — this determines which vehicles it can be assigned to. Under DVLA rules, C422 SON can be placed on any vehicle first registered on or after 1985.
• Can I put C422 SON on my car? +
  Under DVLA rules, a number plate cannot make a vehicle appear newer than it is. C422 SON can be assigned to a vehicle first registered on or after 1985 — it cannot be placed on a vehicle registered before that date.
• Can I buy C422 SON on finance? +
  Yes — C422 SON is eligible for 0% APR finance through NewReg's finance partner. Based on the current price of £4,120, monthly payments start from approximately £353. Finance is available on plates priced between £250 and £25,000, subject to status and approval.
• Does NewReg offer a price guarantee on C422 SON? +
  Yes. NewReg guarantees you will not find C422 SON advertised cheaper by any other UK dealer. If you do find a lower price for the same plate, we will beat it — our guarantee covers the full cost including the plate rights, VAT, and the DVLA transfer fee. See our price match guarantee at newreg.co.uk/services/guarantee/
• Has C422 SON ever appeared at a DVLA auction? +
  Yes — C422 SON has DVLA auction history, having been offered at a DVLA auction in September 2020. DVLA auction appearances are a mark of a registration's rarity and desirability.
• What is the total cost of buying C422 SON? +
  The all-in cost of buying C422 SON from NewReg is £4,200. This breaks down as: plate price £4,120 + VAT £824 + DVLA transfer fee £80. There are no hidden charges — the DVLA fee is paid directly to the DVLA as part of the transfer process. NewReg handles all DVLA paperwork on your behalf.
• What does C422 SON mean as a personalised plate? +
  As a personalised number plate, C422 SON is most often chosen because it reads as the name or word Carson. The DVLA issues registrations based on a formula of letters and numbers — the personal meaning comes from how buyers interpret the combination. C422 SON is a popular choice for anyone named Carson or with a personal or professional connection to that word.