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09-13-2005, 09:29 AM | #1 |
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Dealership vs license plate law?
ok, I realized I haven't told the dealership to make sure
that they don't put on the front license plate when they receive the vehicle that I ordered. but the salesman told me(the one who sold me the car) it already comes from the factory pre-drilled&mounted, and i can get $400 fine by the police to not put on the front license plate. I know my state requires front license plate, but that is just regular ticket issue. alot of times, cops don't even care. and I see people getting vehicles without the plates from the dealerships just fine. Is my salesman just telling me some lame excuse because he doesn't want to do it? or is it really true? I thought it is owner's responsibility to whether the owner wants to put the plate on or not. Doesn't dealership must provide the vehicle in the exact condition that the owner want?
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09-13-2005, 11:40 AM | #3 |
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When I bought my Audi TT 225 quattro, the dealer left the front bumper alone. I asked them about it before delivery, my salesman said they never drilled holes on customers cars unless they were told to do so.
I guess it just depends on the state's law. In Texas, you have to display a front plate, but it does not have to be attached to the bumper. A lot of foks here just run without one, me included. |
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09-13-2005, 11:48 AM | #4 | |
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09-13-2005, 12:15 PM | #5 |
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im in SoCal and my dealer isnt putting the plate on the front bumper. she actually said i made a good choice by not putting it on, lol. but in case i ever get a fix it ticket then she said theyll drill it for me.
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09-13-2005, 05:25 PM | #6 |
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ok, so even those of you who lives in states that requires front plate(most
states have this law still right?), managed to get the vehicle without the plate on huh? I am definitely going to my bmw dealer tomorrow. time to have a chat with my picky salesman..
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09-16-2005, 02:14 PM | #7 |
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If you are going to Rasmussen, I think you are screwed. I think I remember seeing all the cars with the plate holder drilled into the bumpers. They must do that once the car hits dealership.
My Mazda RX8 came without the bumper on it and they gave me the option to have them put it on for me which I liked. |
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09-16-2005, 02:32 PM | #8 |
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Yeah. its rasmussen. damn it. those picky bastards.
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i'm in california which requires front plate by law. i asked my dealer not to put on the front plate, and they made me sign a paper about the front plate.
car came without a front plate.
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09-16-2005, 06:23 PM | #10 |
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I guess it depends on where you go. My salesman said he left it off because he knows most owners prefer it that way. He also offered to drill the bumper in case I got a fix it ticket. If you really didn't want the car drilled, threaten to go to another dealership, I'll bet that they'll comply.
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09-21-2005, 01:33 PM | #11 |
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I just sent an e-mail to the rep. at Rasmussen that I ordered my car from. Gave him my request for no front frame, he said he put the request in the shop and is 99.9999% sure it will come with no front mount. So, just ask and they'll play nice.
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09-21-2005, 04:43 PM | #12 |
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^ hey Accounting4Speed, is it possible that you can give me the salesman's
name? I am about to e-mail my sales rep too, but I know he is going to claim the same BS again, on how I can't request no-license plate thing.
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09-21-2005, 05:06 PM | #15 |
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Wow, I thought LA, CA would be much more strict than that.
Its base fine of anywhere between $80~$100 for not having front plate. I've got about 5 front plate tickets, but thats not stopping me from not having them on. Any car looks better without front plate in my opinion.. Unless its one of those sexy plate like european plates. I know its there for safety issue, but i personally think cop can always catch you no matter where the plate is. Its really pointless law I think. I know washington state is currently working on passing a law that does not require front plate anymore.
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