'13' plate spells bad luck for the superstitious motorist’s wallet – and leaves the experts wondering

July 30 – FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASESUPERSTITIOUS motorists will have to live with the dreaded ’13’ on their number plate if they want a new car next March – or pay for a personal registration to replace it according to CAP, the used car pricing experts. Despite rumours that drivers could choose to retain the ‘62’ plate after March 1 the DVLA has confirmed to CAP that every new vehicle will automatically carry a ‘13’ plate. The only escape is to choose a private plate at a cost of at least £250, says CAP’s Martin Ward. The issue also raises questions about reluctance among superstitious