Keep Your Private Plates' Paperwork — and Value — in One Place

Store DVLA retention certificates, purchase records and valuations for every personalised plate you own. Track value and transfer ownership with full documentation.

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Trusted by thousands of UK users

The Challenge

Retention Certificates & Valuations Hard to Find

If your DVLA retention document lapsed tomorrow, would you notice in time?

Retention certificates hard to find

No record of what you paid or it's worth

Transfer paperwork disorganized

Renewal dates for retention forgotten

The Shaboodle Fix

One Place for Every Plate's Paperwork and Value

Shaboodle keeps retention documents, valuations and assignment history organized for your entire plate collection.

📄 Store Every Plate Document

  • V750/V778 retention certificates
  • Purchase invoices & auction records
  • Assignment/transfer confirmations
  • Valuation & appraisal records
  • Vehicle assignment history
  • Photos of the plate on display

🔔 Track Retention & Value

Shaboodle keeps you on top of the details that matter:

  • DVLA retention expiry reminders
  • Track current market valuation
  • Assignment history across vehicles
  • Renewal reminders before expiry
  • Custom reminder dates
Why Shaboodle

Features Built for Plate Owners

🔔 Retention Expiry Reminders

Never let a DVLA retention document lapse; get reminded before renewal is due.

📜 Assignment History

A complete timeline of which vehicles a plate has been assigned to.

🔗 Verified Sale History

Share a secure buyer link showing full documented ownership and valuation history.

📈 Valuation Tracking

Record valuations over time to track appreciation.

🔢 Multi-Plate Management

Track documents and reminders for your entire plate collection.

↔️ Ownership Transfer

Transfer a plate to a new owner with complete documented history.

How It Works

Up and Running in Minutes

1

Add Your Plate

Create a profile for each personalised plate you own.

2

Upload Retention Documents

Add V750/V778 certificates and purchase records.

3

Track Value & Renewals

Get reminders before retention documents expire.

Built For You

Perfect For All Plate Owners

👤 Private Plate Owners

Keep retention and valuation records organized in one place.

💼 Plate Dealers & Investors

Track a portfolio of plates with documented valuations.

🚗 Enthusiasts & Collectors

Document plates alongside the vehicles they've been fitted to.

🏪 Dealers Selling On

Build verified history to increase buyer confidence.

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Got Questions?

Frequently Asked Questions

A retention document (V778) lets you keep a private plate off a vehicle for up to 10 years before it must be reassigned or renewed. Shaboodle reminds you before it expires.

Yes. Record valuations whenever you get one appraised, and Shaboodle keeps a history so you can track appreciation.

Yes. Create a secure buyer link showing the plate's retention documents, assignment history and valuations without giving account access.

Yes. The Free plan supports 2 plates, Personal (£4.99/mo) supports up to 10, and Enterprise (£14.99/mo) supports unlimited plates.

Organize Your Plate Documents Today

Free forever for up to 2 plates. No card required.

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