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Victorian Slimline Number Plates: Sizes, Fitment & Guide
Slimline plates are the most popular modern plate style in Victoria — narrower and cleaner than standard, and a far better fit for most cars. Here's the full...
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Number Plate Theft in Australia: Why It Happens and How to Stop It
Number plate theft hit record highs in Victoria last year — over 27,000 offences, up nearly 46%, ...
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Victorian Number Plate Formats & Sizes: The Complete Guide | FLX
Victoria runs more plate formats than any other state, and the differences aren't cosmetic — heri...
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How to Install a Number Plate Bracket (Without Drilling Your Bumper)
Fitting a number plate bracket takes ten minutes and shouldn't put a single new hole in your car....
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FLX Blog Post — Australian Number Plate Sizes Guide
Australian number plates aren't one-size-fits-all. Standard, slimline, euro, JDM and signature di...
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The Plate Ledger: Auction Results — Week Ending 30 June 2026
The financial year closed with a $1.32 million week. Thirty-six plates sold across Collecting Car...
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Custom Number Plates in Victoria: Every Option Explained
Custom number plates" in Victoria means two different things — the combination, and how it's pres...
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How a Number Plate Bracket Actually Works
The bracket is what decides whether your plate looks factory-fitted or like an afterthought. Here...
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Do You Need a Plinth to Mount a Number Plate? | FLX
You probably don't need a plinth. If your car has a deep factory housing, an adapter can help — b...
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Do I need a number plate bracket to mount my number plates?
Bolting your plate straight to the bumper seems easy — until you swap plates and end up with a bu...
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