1. Are they real?
No. We aren’t the DMV. It would be nice to be able to, but you can’t register them to your car, except where specifically noted. CR8APL8 custom license plates go on the front or both front and back for a car show or display. Or just the front to promote your name, team or business. Many car dealers use them on display cars and let the buyer keep them. Use it as a company advertisement or alter ego identification. Only you will know that it is not real. Everyone will ask you how you got so lucky to get it. They are virtually undetectable as fakes even when you point it out. The only giveaway is an advantage for you - the DMV only allows seven letters - and you can get up to NINE on my personalized license plates.
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2. Are they legal?
Only on the front. Many people have a rebel flag, Go Lakers or #1 DAD. In 21 US states they require only a rear license plate and absolutely nothing on the front, like Arizona and Mississippi. You cannot drive with it on the rear unless it is a replacement license plate for one that is registered to you. Example: In California, if you lost your blue or black plate you can’t have it remade by the DMV because they no longer have any original blanks but you can use one of mine as a replacement! And if it's a show car that isn't driven on the road, you can display one on the front and one on the back.
The Mad Greek has been all over America, and attended just about every car show from 1983 through 1994. My replica license plates were the third most profitable novelty product sold at Universal Studios for two years straight. Right after Record A Song and Picture On A Magazine.
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3. What about the font and size?
We use your state's required 2½ inch font. The size is standard state issue. Each state uses several different fonts as well as color shades. What do you expect, they are made in prison. You think those nice young men care? Anyway, you will just say 'Wow!' when you see them. The web site doesn’t do them justice. If my novelty license plates look good to you now -- they will look ten times better on your vehicle.
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4. How long will they last?
The Mad Greek has made nearly two million custom license plates since 1982 and sells them with a guarantee that under normal conditions, they will not show any more wear and tear than a real one would. And I offer a Satisfaction Guarantee if you are not completely satisfied and amazed!
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5. Why aren't they made in metal?
Because it is a felony in every state in the United States to manufacture license plates made from metal!! They are deemed as counterfeit and that means jail. The police need to be able to make a quick determination or we would have gone metal 20 some odd years ago. So watch for people selling plates made in metal of any type - they are ILLEGAL and you should NOT purchase them!
My customized license plates are made in lightweight fiberglass with a UV stabilizer to preserve the colors and prevent sun fading - and we use a special paint that prevents fading or chipping. Because of this they tend to hold up better than the DMV plates - that are made out of metal that can rust and deteriorate, and use paint that chips and fades - and best of all - my replica license plates are LEGAL!
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6. What can I use them for?
For a real vanity license plate - with up to nine letters, not just seven. For a show car, custom car, hot rod or street rod. Advertise your business name, phone, location. Hawk your ego, job or secret desire. A great gift or gag gift. Just your name is good.
And our California blue, black and yellow plates CAN be legally used as replacement plates with a valid license number and current registration issued by the DMV - since California no longer has blanks for those three styles! So you can legally replace your old dented DMV issued blue, black or yellow plates with a brand new CR8APL8!
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7. Can I use my logo on a plate?
No, unfortunately, not at this time -- but I'm working on it!
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8. Can I use other symbols?
Yes! Currently available are [$] [#] [.] [-] ['] [?] [/] and a red heart ! You can indicate their usage when you order your personalized license plates.
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9. When was CR8APL8 born?
As you may have guessed from the magazine cover pictured above - we've been around quite a while now. CR8APL8 first opened for business in 1982! To read the fascinating true story of how and why CR8APL8 was born, check out our All About Us section!
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10. Why are they so inexpensive?
Because I'm MAD, of course!! Who else would sell such a unique high quality car accessory product at such a low, low price - with a Satisfaction Guarantee?
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