Asking DVLA to release a plate to auction

[actonktm]

I have asked DVLA to release a number plate to auction and they have registered my interest, taken my contact details and said that they will be in touch when it will be released.

I was wondering if anybody knows what the waiting time for sending a number plate to auction is.

Also I have been told that certain number plate dealers have influence over DVLA to release a plate in the next auction - is there any truth in this?

[_Superleggera_]

Normally they just add it into the next auction.

Not sure about your later point. Possibly true...

[DavidCBevan]

I used Craig Priestley at National Numbers.

Agree with your statement about influence, not only releasing but bidding too.

Give him a call if you like 01642 363738, you can mention me if you like, he released and bid on plates for me.

Best regards

David Bevan

[James P]

Send another request using a different email address - they will think there's more interest and bring it into an auction earlier - worked for me.

[AMDB9]

I asked for a plate in 2007 and it was included in the next auction - I won
i asked for another in 2008 and the same again.

I asked for one in July 2013 and got an email today which said it would be in the next auction. Things vary...

[HIS LM]

How do you know if your chosen plate has already been released or not and which DVLA email address did you use