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The new “26” number plate series is issued from 1st March 2026 to 31st August 2026. Vehicles registered in that period will carry a 26 plate. Before that date, cars still get the previous plate series (e.g., 75 until the end of February 2026). The next series after 26 will be 76, starting on 1st September 2026.

If you’re planning to buy or register a new car and want it to have a 26 plate, arrange for registration on or after 1st March 2026.

Yes — car prices can dip when a new registration plate comes out, but the impact varies. Used cars with the outgoing plate often soften in price, and dealers may discount stock ahead of a new reg launch. It’s usually a modest shift rather than a dramatic drop.

Nearly new cars can be a great option if you’re not bothered about having a 26 plate. Nearly new cars (typically under 12 months old) can offer excellent value when a new reg is released. These cars:

• Often cost significantly less than brand-new models
• Have very low mileage and are usually in near-perfect condition
• Still come with manufacturer warranty
• Avoid the biggest hit of first-year depreciation, which the first owner has already absorbed

When the new plate arrives, demand shifts towards the latest registration, making nearly new cars with the previous plate even more attractive for value-focused buyers.

Yes — you can order a car now, but it can’t be registered as a 26 plate until March.

In the UK, 26 plates are only issued from 1st March 2026. You can place an order and pay a deposit in advance, then arrange with the dealer to delay registration until March so the car is officially registered with a 26 plate. The car must not be registered before 1st March 2026 if you want the 26 plate on your new car.

Yes — you can part exchange your current car when buying a new-registration car. The dealership will value your existing vehicle and use that amount as part of the payment towards your new car, whether it’s a 26 plate or any other new reg.

The dealer usually handles the paperwork, and you hand over your old car when you collect the new one. If your car is on finance or has a private plate, this can still be done — it may just involve a bit of extra admin. In short, part exchange works the same way with new reg cars as it does with any other purchase.

To get a good idea of what your car is worth, you can use free valuation tools online.