NonceSlayer69
Rhineland-Palatinate
NonceSlayer69
I've never seen these, and didn't know they even exist. What's the use for them? Because dealers have their own "transferable" plate, so what's the point of these?
I quote Wikipedia:
"Interchangeable plates: Two vehicles of the same class (two cars, two motorbikes or light vehicles, two trailers) may be registered with an alternating licence plate.[1]: §8(1a) In this case, only the last digit varies – e.g. B-KJ 414|5 and B-KJ 414|6 – and is printed on an extra plate which remains on either vehicle, whereas the main part of the plate has to be attached to the vehicle in use. The main part carries the registration seal and a small letter W for Wechselkennzeichen, the individual part carries the technical inspection seal and below, in very small letters, the associated main number. Both vehicles have to pay full tax, yet the insurance premium may be discounted."
I saw that, but I thought maybe someone who owns there or is really into German plates would have been able to explain the use of them in the real world. I mean I assume that if most people don't choose them, the savings from insurance isn't that great? It seems great, cheaper insurance and no real downsides, but clearly not the case?
Well, when it was introduced many people hoped they could register their car + motorbike; car + motorhome; whatever you are certainly not using at the same time under one registration, but this is not allowed. Only car + car, motorbike + motorbike; car + motorhome depends on the size of the motorhome (I think).
Also, it's limited to two cars, so its pointless for collectors and you have to pay full road tax. Additionally, the unused car is regarded to be "de-registered" when not used, so it may not be parked outside your private grounds.
Actually it's not "cheaper insurances and no real downsides", but "cheaper insurance, but no other advantages".
Also, they currently cost 105€ administration fee.