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| Product Information | |
| Brand: | AA Car Essentials |
| Manufacturer Part Number: | 5060114610071 |
| Sizing and Specifications | |
| Item Height: | 10 centimetres |
| Item Lenght: | 10 centimetres |
| Item Width: | 10 centimetres |
Product Description
Product Description
Mandatory for provisional license holders, the AA Magnetic L Plates are a perfect way to stay visible whilst learning to drive. Learner drivers are required to display 'L' plates in a clear position on both the front and rear of the vehicle when they are driving. Trust the experts at the AA to produce a set of high-quality fully magnetic learner plates which are quick and easy to fix onto the vehicle.
Product Description
Another car essential from the AA, Britain's most trusted road-side aid. Let other drivers know that you are learning to drive with this standard magnetic L plate that simply attaches to any vehicle and are easily removed.
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21 of 21 people found the following review helpful
Ok I'm a driving instructor so I know a thing or two about L plates!
Firstly I find variations in the design between sellers/suppliers. But all L plates are legally required to meet strict dimensions and must be red (a set I bought from a well known DIY chain were not legal).
As the cold weather arrives I find fully magnetic L plates fly off the car more readily-the bonnet of my car is curved and there is no other place at the front of the vehicle to put them.
But you can do something to improve adhesion. You need the surface of the L plate and the paintwork clean.
Yes warming them up before you apply them helps- warm water or stick them to the radiator in the house!(a warm bonnet helps-would your hairdryer reach?) ;)
Also a little moisture behind helps them stick but not for long periods- it's not good for the paintwork.
Ok so here's my opinion of these AA plates:
They are legal (although they are slightly pale red).
They are cheap.
They arrived quickly.
But they don't seem good quality!
I usually buy from Halfords but when my old pair had faded I decided to try these.
I bought them at the end of September while it was still warm and they did not lay flat from the start.
I lost 2 pairs within days and at relatively low speeds!
They are made from a different, thinner material to the Halfords plates, they don't form with the shape of the bonnet and even curl up!
I've resorted to using them on the rear of the car only now (gone back to the expensive Halfords plates on the front).
I'm guessing the extra wieght, thickness (therefore magnetism) and different material help the Halfords plates adhere better. The Halfords plates usually stay on at 70mph on the dual carriageway!
So unless I bought a bad batch of plates I don't know how the other reviewers have given them such high ratings.
Firstly I find variations in the design between sellers/suppliers. But all L plates are legally required to meet strict dimensions and must be red (a set I bought from a well known DIY chain were not legal).
As the cold weather arrives I find fully magnetic L plates fly off the car more readily-the bonnet of my car is curved and there is no other place at the front of the vehicle to put them.
But you can do something to improve adhesion. You need the surface of the L plate and the paintwork clean.
Yes warming them up before you apply them helps- warm water or stick them to the radiator in the house!(a warm bonnet helps-would your hairdryer reach?) ;)
Also a little moisture behind helps them stick but not for long periods- it's not good for the paintwork.
Ok so here's my opinion of these AA plates:
They are legal (although they are slightly pale red).
They are cheap.
They arrived quickly.
But they don't seem good quality!
I usually buy from Halfords but when my old pair had faded I decided to try these.
I bought them at the end of September while it was still warm and they did not lay flat from the start.
I lost 2 pairs within days and at relatively low speeds!
They are made from a different, thinner material to the Halfords plates, they don't form with the shape of the bonnet and even curl up!
I've resorted to using them on the rear of the car only now (gone back to the expensive Halfords plates on the front).
I'm guessing the extra wieght, thickness (therefore magnetism) and different material help the Halfords plates adhere better. The Halfords plates usually stay on at 70mph on the dual carriageway!
So unless I bought a bad batch of plates I don't know how the other reviewers have given them such high ratings.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Order received in accordance with stated timescales.
However the L plates were not in the AA sleeve as indicated when making the purchase and as such could not be certain they are in fact an AA product. Having said that they do the job effectively and for the price paid represent good value.
However the L plates were not in the AA sleeve as indicated when making the purchase and as such could not be certain they are in fact an AA product. Having said that they do the job effectively and for the price paid represent good value.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
I got one pair of these earlier. One of them got blown away as soon as we joined a dual carriageway for the first time. Then ordered another pair. Now i use them with a bit of sticky tape on two sides. This works fine and it hasn't blown away yet.
So, good quality, but don't depend on the magnet only.
So, good quality, but don't depend on the magnet only.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Worst Magnetic L Plate You Can Buy
I would not recommend it to anyone. Please Please don't buy this product. Magnetic strip is small. It will fly off when you travel at 50mph. Buy one from ASDA. Will Last longer. Read more
Published 7 days ago by 2008
Its illegal to have not have L plates...
It's illegal to not have L plates when learning to drive. Having them in the middle of the road 10 miles back does not get you out of it. Read more
Published 18 days ago by Ms. Holly J. Millerchip
Not fit for purpuse
These may be cheap, but don't buy them. One trip out with my learner daughter (keeping well within the speed limit) and both had blown off within an hour. Waste of money
Published 28 days ago by wordworker
Not The Best
For a while they were fine, but after 2 weeks they had faded under weather conditions. I don't think they are worth buying to be honest. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Boleyn
Arrived Quickly
Thankyou! The product arrived really quickly so I can get out and drive about on my 17th next week! Not tried them out yet on my actual car but will let you know how they get on!
Published 1 month ago by Lewis Treleaven
NOT WHAT IT SAYS ON THE TIN.
I purchased these L plates only the other day to find that they are NOT FULLY ADHESIVE and NOT AA PLATES. Read more
Published 2 months ago by LucyLizzie
Excellent product, but make sure surfaces are clean.
This is my second pair of plates, having lost a front one whilst driving. The plates are very well made and being magnetic, do not have to be left on the car when not in use. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Crackling
Absolutely useless. AVOID
I have purchased 4 sets of magnetic L plates now. I bought 2 of these particular ones. Thus far, every set have been blown off and been lost. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Mr. D. Atkinson
magnetic l plates
Did not adhere to the car as well as we would have liked. Have already lost one. Magnetic power could be slightly stronger
Published 3 months ago by gillyg
blew away at the first time
totally followed the instuction to use the plates, but still, when I drove home at a 30m/h speed, it blew away again. Read more
Published 3 months ago by tracy
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