Picked up new car - dealer riveted in front plate! - Page 2

nicktechla · 03-08-2019, 06:54 PM

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Originally Posted by kropscamaro16

i live in cali and told them if they do that they are giving me a new car...

they didnt install it haha

yeah, the last few cars I bought, I just had to sign something saying that I declined the plate and I know the law.

Silverado57 · 03-08-2019, 07:01 PM

After I picked up my Camaro I was surprised to see the plate bracket still in the trunk. Once I realized they did me a favor I was pretty happy about it.
I went with the ZL1Addons tow hook/front plate deal.

sengli · 03-08-2019, 07:37 PM

You know whats more insane, is they charge you for the front plate holder. Last care we bought the plate bracket was like $45 from the factory for a piece of plastic we threw away.

matt fe2o3 · 03-08-2019, 08:44 PM

I simply asked the sales lady to ensure the front plate bracket was left off. No issue at all. It's in the trunk still in the bag.

Eventually I imagine someone will tag me for it - at that point I'll buy a show and go or whatever it's called.

CamaroBody · 03-08-2019, 09:11 PM

This happened to the first car I was going to buy

I walked outside to get some air only to noticed that they drilled into the front bumper

...immediately I canceled the deal and drove over an hour back home. A few months later I picked up the same car at another dealer with MRC and 4k off sticker

it was meant to be because MRC is mind blowing

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Captain J · 03-08-2019, 09:55 PM

I live in Indiana (rear plate only) but the dealer I bought from is in Illinois and they require the front plate. The car was a leftover 2017 and had the front plate bracket already installed when I went to look at the car. I bought a Chevy Bow-Tie plate and all is well.

455/455 · 03-08-2019, 10:58 PM

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Originally Posted by ItsChristianInHD

My dealership didn’t install mine when I bought it. Ohio is working on getting ride of front license plates well there’s a bill out for it but I doubt it will pass. I hate front plates.

I’m hoping it will pass. I’ve zip tied mine on for now. No way I’m drilling into the bumper. Bought mine used from an Ohio dealer and it was sold without a front plate bracket thankfully.

JR91 · 03-08-2019, 11:43 PM

God forbid you get a door ding. You may just have to trade the car in afterwards. Trust me, a lot more things are going to happen to your car then two relatively small holes in your front bumper that is covered by a license plate. It's one less thing to be pulled over for if your state requires it.

Evil-Bee-NH · 03-09-2019, 01:02 AM

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Originally Posted by biznut

First off, I love the new ride. I was surprised to see that the dealer riveted in a license plate bracket on the front bumper. I should have said something, but I absolutely want that thing gone.

The dealer would not remove it, said it is state law that the car leaves the lot legal.

What options do I have for this? Drill the rivets out? Can I plug this up somehow? Definitely do not want a front plate.

Did you buy it off the lot or did you order your car? That is ultimately where your answer lies with everything everyone said.

1. Off the lot they don't have to but most dealerships may or may not have a policy loosely followed to do it before anything leaves their lot that they ordered for the lot.

2. Which I hope is the case you ordered your car. They then knowingly violated bumper to bumper warranty by damaging the front fascia not checking to even see if you had a plate option therefore could be liable to order and install you a new fascia. I'd get the Sto-N-Go asap if this is the case.

I'm not a lawyer or dealership expert but the advice is sound and accurate you might as well give it a shot.

karmatourer · 03-09-2019, 01:26 AM

I live in Florida and purchased mine in Md. I told them not to install the plate or the frame for it and they listened,thnakfully. I don't want the front of my car ruined.

JCunningham · 03-09-2019, 01:30 AM

6 years with no. plate never pulled over for it. I did get pulled over in my 5th gen for expired inspection. The Officer asked if I knew what he was pulling me over for and I said front plate. he said no I dont care about that. He then told me his scanner showed my inspection was expedited. I told him i just put in a cam and got it tuned so the ECU wasnt ready yet. He said no problem just get it done as soon as you can. have a nice night. We had a long winter so it expired befor the salt was off the roads. My dealer asked if I wanted it put on the 5th gen I said no. They knew i didnt want it on the 6th gen. I am thinking about getting a ZL1 addons tow hook plate though.

AKI.SILES · 03-09-2019, 01:49 AM

Here in Europe we do not escape, it is mandatory to carry front plaques, so we sharpen the ingenuity by installing smaller "legal" plaques and with some supports that do not require holes, if you do not want to and you can install them in the place of the grill that you want , but I think they do not adapt to US plates.
Unbekannt 'Soportes para... https://www.amazon.es/dp/B0062N13JQ?...p_mob_ap_share

AKI.SILES · 03-09-2019, 01:54 AM

With a plate, screws and nuts, it is held firmly and the holes are avoided, apart these supports are completely hidden behind the plaque

rshelar · 03-09-2019, 03:23 AM

I am originally from your border state, PA. No front plate required. The USAF sent me to CA. Need a plate. Spent two years in Florida. No plate. Now back in CA (thank goodness). Need a plate again. Now being a car guy, I have never put a plate on the front of my cars. I’m 62 now and have only gotten one ticket from some goofy bike cop in a small town. The plate thing is ridiculous!

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03-08-2019, 07:01 PM	#16
Silverado57 Drives: 2017 Camaro SS Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: East Tennessee Posts: 522	After I picked up my Camaro I was surprised to see the plate bracket still in the trunk. Once I realized they did me a favor I was pretty happy about it. I went with the ZL1Addons tow hook/front plate deal. __________________ Kevin Luceo Non Uro

03-08-2019, 07:37 PM	#17
sengli Drives: 2015commemorative vert 2SS Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: northern Indiana Posts: 949	You know whats more insane, is they charge you for the front plate holder. Last care we bought the plate bracket was like $45 from the factory for a piece of plastic we threw away. __________________ 2018 ZL1 Bright Yellow, A10, PDR, sunroof, carbon hood, and dash- sold 2020 2SS A10 sunroof..shock and steel special-traded 2015 commemorative vert 2ss

03-08-2019, 08:44 PM	#18
matt fe2o3 Drives: 2SS Hyper Blue Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: N. California Posts: 234	I simply asked the sales lady to ensure the front plate bracket was left off. No issue at all. It's in the trunk still in the bag. Eventually I imagine someone will tag me for it - at that point I'll buy a show and go or whatever it's called. __________________ 2018 Hyper Blue 2SS - SOLD

03-08-2019, 09:11 PM	#19
CamaroBody Drives: Hyper Blue 2SS Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: CA Posts: 1,163	This happened to the first car I was going to buy I walked outside to get some air only to noticed that they drilled into the front bumper ...immediately I canceled the deal and drove over an hour back home. A few months later I picked up the same car at another dealer with MRC and 4k off sticker it was meant to be because MRC is mind blowing . __________________ 2SS, Hyper Blue, 8-Speed Automatic, NPP Exhaust, Magnetic Ride Control, Sunroof, Navigation, 5-Spoke Low-Gloss Black Wheels, Black Bowtie Emblems, Cargo Mat/Net Mods: XPEL - Hood, Bumper, Headlights, & Side Mirrors JWM - Side Markers ZL1 Addons - Deluxe Rock Guards & Red Lift Pads GM - Dark Tail Lamps MRR - Gloss Black M017s

03-09-2019, 01:30 AM	#25
JCunningham Drives: 2017 2SS M6 Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: WNY Posts: 7,069	6 years with no. plate never pulled over for it. I did get pulled over in my 5th gen for expired inspection. The Officer asked if I knew what he was pulling me over for and I said front plate. he said no I dont care about that. He then told me his scanner showed my inspection was expedited. I told him i just put in a cam and got it tuned so the ECU wasnt ready yet. He said no problem just get it done as soon as you can. have a nice night. We had a long winter so it expired befor the salt was off the roads. My dealer asked if I wanted it put on the 5th gen I said no. They knew i didnt want it on the 6th gen. I am thinking about getting a ZL1 addons tow hook plate though. __________________ real ZL1 wheels and brakes, 285/305 Michelin Pilot Super Sports, Pray ported Intake manifold, Soler Throttle Body, Rotofab intake, EFI Tuning Flex fuel kit, full American Racing Headers Exhaust, 1 7/8" w/ cats H pipe and mufflers. Full 1LE suspension, with BMR adjustable sway bars and links, GM aluminum cradle bushings, Hurst shifter with lighter reverse spring, TWM shifter knob, Tick level 1 transmission. I should have bought a ZL1

03-08-2019, 09:55 PM	#20
Captain J Drives: 2017 V6 RS Covertible Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Northwest Indiana Posts: 136	I live in Indiana (rear plate only) but the dealer I bought from is in Illinois and they require the front plate. The car was a leftover 2017 and had the front plate bracket already installed when I went to look at the car. I bought a Chevy Bow-Tie plate and all is well.

03-08-2019, 11:43 PM	#22
JR91 Drives: Camaro 1SS Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: NY Posts: 125	God forbid you get a door ding. You may just have to trade the car in afterwards. Trust me, a lot more things are going to happen to your car then two relatively small holes in your front bumper that is covered by a license plate. It's one less thing to be pulled over for if your state requires it.

03-09-2019, 01:26 AM	#24
karmatourer STD free Drives: 2018 Bright Yellow LGX M6 RS NPP Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: SW Florida Posts: 423	I live in Florida and purchased mine in Md. I told them not to install the plate or the frame for it and they listened,thnakfully. I don't want the front of my car ruined.

03-09-2019, 01:49 AM	#26
AKI.SILES Drives: 2SS FIFTY Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: ALBACETE/SILES, ESPAÑA Posts: 265	Here in Europe we do not escape, it is mandatory to carry front plaques, so we sharpen the ingenuity by installing smaller "legal" plaques and with some supports that do not require holes, if you do not want to and you can install them in the place of the grill that you want , but I think they do not adapt to US plates. Unbekannt 'Soportes para... https://www.amazon.es/dp/B0062N13JQ?...p_mob_ap_share __________________ I ONLY FOLLOW GOD. PRE “LA MAKINA”

03-09-2019, 01:54 AM	#27
AKI.SILES Drives: 2SS FIFTY Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: ALBACETE/SILES, ESPAÑA Posts: 265	With a plate, screws and nuts, it is held firmly and the holes are avoided, apart these supports are completely hidden behind the plaque __________________ I ONLY FOLLOW GOD. PRE “LA MAKINA”

03-09-2019, 03:23 AM	#28
rshelar Drives: 2017 1SS auto vert Nightfall Gray Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Central Coast, CA Posts: 666 View My Garage	I am originally from your border state, PA. No front plate required. The USAF sent me to CA. Need a plate. Spent two years in Florida. No plate. Now back in CA (thank goodness). Need a plate again. Now being a car guy, I have never put a plate on the front of my cars. I’m 62 now and have only gotten one ticket from some goofy bike cop in a small town. The plate thing is ridiculous! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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