replace/repair reg. plate

domurtag78

Hi,

I reversed into a flower pot and slightly bent my rear number plate. I need to get it repaired/replaced this week. I also did some very minor damage to the rear bumper, I'm not sure if it's just the paintwork or if it's very slightly dented, but I'm hopeful it's just the former. Can anyone recommend somewhere in south country dublin that could sort this out? Somewhere near Dun Laoghaire/Blackrock would be ideal.

Thanks in advance

kildare.17hmr

any motor factors will make and fit a new reg plate for you. we usually charge €20 to supply and fit but you may get it cheaper

domurtag78

Thanks for the info. I called a few motor factors in the area but none of them will fit it. I was told that only the dealer is authorised to fit the plate.

kildare.17hmr

Haha Thats bull anyway id say they just dont want any hassle of lads sayin they damaged a car with the drill! Simple to fit so get screws off them too and fit yourself

Atlantic Dawn

I'd go with double sided tape to secure it instead of screws, Halfords sell plate specific lengths.

kildare.17hmr

Atlantic Dawn wrote: »

I'd go with double sided tape to secure it instead of screws, Halfords sell plate specific lengths.

never liked that stuff myself always ended up using screws

Max Power1

Atlantic Dawn wrote: »

I'd go with double sided tape to secure it instead of screws, Halfords sell plate specific lengths.

And what do you say when you are stopped by the Gardai for no reg plate on the car? Soz Mr Garda it fell off because i stuck it on with little more than sellotape?

Screws are the way to go.

Owen

I've never had a numberplate secured with the correct tape fall off in the last 10 years or so.

Berty

domurtag78 wrote: »

Thanks for the info. I called a few motor factors in the area but none of them will fit it. I was told that only the dealer is authorised to fit the plate.

If you are willing to believe that.............................

Take off plate, put old plate over new plate, drill holes, put new plate to car and put screws back in. 5-10 minutes work.

Plates cost between €7 - €10

kildare.17hmr

have not seen decent plastic plates for less than 15 quid anywhere. Wher you gettin them at that Price beer baron?

neilthefunkeone

If none of your local motor factors sell them you can order off these guys.. http://www.a-zplates.com/.. usually very quick delivery.. €7.95 for a single acrylic plate.. They supply screw kits or mounting tape..

Also Eireplates.com but their site doesn't seem to be working!