FOR a unique gift idea this Christmas, why not treat somebody to a festive personalised registration, courtesy of DVLA Sale of Marks? With numbers such as T111 NSL and XX02 MAS available, the Christmas spirit is certainly in the air and on the roads.

There are more than eight million combinations available to buy through the DVLAÕs official telesales hotline on 0870 6000 142 and prices start at £250, including VAT and assignment fees. Louise Pierpoint, DVLA's publicity manager, said personalised registrations offered shoppers "fed up with buying the usual high street presents" an opportunity to buy an original gift, as no two registrations were the same.

Not only are Christmas combinations available, other possibilities including names, initials, hobbies and messages can be created with a personalised registration.

To check out the availability and price of registrations, log on to the website at

www.dvla-som.co.uk