The weather outside is frightful but the 18-plate reveals are delightful!

10:01 am, March 1, 2018

TODAY sees the much-anticipated launch of the new 18-plate, as dealers across the UK hope to break out of the doom and gloom of decreasing new car sales.

From midnight last night, car dealerships all over the nation were able to start handing over cars with the latest registration plate to buyers who have been eagerly waiting.

With new car sales in the doldrums due to a lack of market confidence and customers being confused by the government’s policy on diesel cars, the 18-plate has the potential to provide a bit of a boost for the industry.

Below, we’ve collated a selection of tweets from dealers showing how they’re launching the first of their cars to bear the 18-plate and handing them over to the lucky customers.

If you want to show off how your dealership is making the switchover, tweet us @CarDealerMag using #18plate and you may be included!

https://twitter.com/SnowsSEAT/status/969120053202268162

It’s non-stop in our showroom this week. Just finished removing the VIP Event collateral and now started bringing in the first #18plate handovers ready for #1stmarch …starting with two stunners #RS5 #RS6 pic.twitter.com/S7eYfTfzb3

— Kings Lynn Audi (@AudiApproved) February 27, 2018

Happy New Registration Day @islandecho!

Plenty of HW18 Fords hitting the roads today, should be a getting some picturesque and snowy handover pictures as the day goes on! #NewRegDay #18Plate pic.twitter.com/0dQ4NlF9zn

— Premier Ford (@PremierFordIOW) March 1, 2018

https://twitter.com/HarwoodsGroup/status/969118966516940800

https://twitter.com/LloydMINI/status/968998704156958721

It may be -3 degrees outside but all our new "18 plate" cars are ready for collection. We hope you all enjoy your new cars. @LexusChester #newcar pic.twitter.com/IrqS507iVO

— Mitchell Group (@MitchellGroupUK) March 1, 2018

https://twitter.com/TMSMotorGroup/status/969140831750848512

Happy 1st March and #18Plate day!

It is a big day for us here at JCT600 delivering new 18-plates, however as some areas have been hit by the #BeastFromTheEast we also want our customers to be safe and only collect if it is safe to do so today! pic.twitter.com/5poWvXY28u

— JCT600 (@jct600) March 1, 2018

https://twitter.com/BSMRenaultDerby/status/968908694023962625

https://twitter.com/SnowsSEAT/status/968898018060759041

Taxi anyone?
To mark the new 18 registration plate we've readied 18 new electric black cabs for handover to their new owners.
Londoners, expect to see more & more of these TX #electric #Taxis on the roads – meaning improved air quality for all!https://t.co/JSGz3btm3q pic.twitter.com/WlHNF2Dobq

— LEVC (@LondonEVCompany) March 1, 2018

Our first 18 plate arrived this morning and not having it ready for the new owner just isn’t an option. #2018SVR pic.twitter.com/nGol5liuSh

— Monarch Enterprises (@monarch_ent) March 1, 2018

Look out for the first 18 plate #Volvo cars on the road tomorrow pic.twitter.com/luAFaTl2O8

— Clive Brook Volvo (@CliveBrookVolvo) February 28, 2018

Despite the weather Mr & Mrs Hutchinson collecting their new 18 Plate Micra from Sales Executive Graeme Turner! We hope you enjoy your new Micra! pic.twitter.com/1Q7B7LHw56

— The Martins Group (@martins_group) March 1, 2018

https://twitter.com/SnowsKia/status/969153463203565569

https://twitter.com/ToyotaMaidstone/status/969148960328830978

Lorraine Dingwall and her son Alex were in collecting their stunning new 18-plate 3008 SUV this morning. Alex was very excited to see his new car, not even the snow could stop them coming in. #NewCarDay #18plate #PeugeotAberdeen #BeastFromTheEast pic.twitter.com/7QLwBUhuon

— Specialist Peugeot (@peugeotaberdeen) March 1, 2018

https://twitter.com/WilmothsCitroen/status/969174649375469568

It'll take a lot more than #StormEmma to stop our team handing over new #18Plate Hyundais on #NewRegDay! A bow in the snow too!! pic.twitter.com/gdUNakRB4z

— Endeavour Hyundai (@hyundailondon) March 1, 2018

It may be snowing outside here at #Herefordaudi but that will not stop our first 18 plate Audi being collected this morning. This R8 Spyder V10 Plus is fitted with Quattro four wheel drive and even has a Snow Mode, perfect!
Thank you Matt I hope you love your R8 as much as we do! pic.twitter.com/FM3jR1HJM1

— Stuart Morley (@StMorley) March 1, 2018

Mercedes-Benz of Chesterfield and SEAT Sheffield all ready for their #18Plate handovers today with balloons and cupcakes! #NewRegDay pic.twitter.com/TIFjn85RJA

— JCT600 (@jct600) March 1, 2018

As the first 15 cars are lined up to be collected, another transporter arrives with more cars!! #1stMarch #busyday #happynewcarday #Toyota #18plate #stokeontrent pic.twitter.com/IWtnxcXP3F

— Pinkstones Toyota (@toyotastoke) March 1, 2018

#StormEmma is in full swing – and so is #NewRegDay! We've welcomed the new #18Plate with a snowy start at our morning handovers.

Stay safe on the roads to those travelling today, and browse all of our current offers online >> https://t.co/9nOWKNw8XF pic.twitter.com/Lx02oTlOTb

— Evans Halshaw (@evanshalshawuk) March 1, 2018

https://twitter.com/VantageMotorGrp/status/969147755640868865

The #BeastFromTheEast won't stop us from celebrating new registration day! #18plate
https://t.co/zgWtFojidR pic.twitter.com/ndXbZ44POJ

— Aston Sevenoaks (@AstonSevenoaks) March 1, 2018

https://twitter.com/toyotastoke/status/969155803033800707

The Beast from the East wasn't going to stop Lee, Megan and Eva Calder from picking up their brand new 18 plate Range Rover Sport from Land Rover Edinburgh West!#pentland #beastfromtheeast #18plate #johnclarkmotorgroup pic.twitter.com/Vq9zeOrRQI

— Pentland Land Rover (@PentlandLR) March 1, 2018

We would like to thank Mr.Paterson for braving the beast to collect his brand new 18 plate Land Rover from Perth!

We hope you enjoy your new ride!#pentland #landrover #beastfromtheeast #bestcustomers #18plate #johnclarkmotorgroup pic.twitter.com/KrVUM82ecP

— Pentland Land Rover (@PentlandLR) March 1, 2018

The #BeastFromTheEast won't stop us from celebrating new registration day! #18plate #newreg #lancastertoyota pic.twitter.com/K41bd0b0rK

— Toyota Durham (@ToyotaDurham) March 1, 2018

Handover no 8 & 9: Here we have Mr Titchener and Mrs Keymer both collecting their brand new 18 plate Kia's. Thank you for choosing EMG Kings Lynn, we hope to see you again soon.
https://t.co/l164c9ihi9 #EMG18 #EMGMoments #18plate #Kia #KingsLynn pic.twitter.com/mMXFHda28l

— EMG Motor Group (@EMGMotorGroup) March 1, 2018

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