front license plate

[skuke]

Hi!

New 07 package 5 owner here and I love the car!

Are the front license plate mounting holes drilled at the factory or by the dealer? My mounting holes are off center to the left (towards driver) by about 2 inches. It is quite obvious when looking at the front of the car. I ask because it would seem to me that the factory is fixtured to drill the holes and should be correctly located whereas the dealer is paying some detailer minimal wages and he just did a poor job.

It's not the most important thing in the world, but it is a new car and I am trying to decide if I should complain to the dealer and have it fixed under warranty when I bring it in for service.


Also, has anyone had adverse GPS/Nav or Bluetooth results after tinting their windows? The owner's manual recommends NOT tinting the windows for these reasons. However, my dogs are very often in the car and I'd like the windows tinted for their comfort. I also often carry lots of stuff with the seats folded down and would like a little more privacy/security for the contents.

Thanks,
Skuke

[hill]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(skuke @ Apr 24 2007, 11:57 AM) [snapback]429026[/snapback]</div>

Hi!

New 07 package 5 owner here and I love the car!

Are the front license plate mounting holes drilled at the factory or by the dealer? My mounting holes are off center to the left (towards driver) by about 2 inches. It is quite obvious when looking at the front of the car. I ask because it would seem to me that the factory is fixtured to drill the holes and should be correctly located whereas the dealer is paying some detailer minimal wages and he just did a poor job.

It's not the most important thing in the world, but it is a new car and I am trying to decide if I should complain to the dealer and have it fixed under warranty when I bring it in for service.
Also, has anyone had adverse GPS/Nav or Bluetooth results after tinting their windows? The owner's manual recommends NOT tinting the windows for these reasons. However, my dogs are very often in the car and I'd like the windows tinted for their comfort. I also often carry lots of stuff with the seats folded down and would like a little more privacy/security for the contents.

Thanks,
Skuke
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The holes don't come from the factory, as some states don't require front plates. Ours had no holes (at least not back in 2004) when we bought it. As for the tint question, the tint will not block the antenna from reaching the GPS signal, unless (theoretically) your tint is metalic, and that paste on junk is no longer in vogue, thank goodness.

[hyo silver]

I think the bumper cover comes with two little marks indicating where to put the screws if they're needed. So, the dealer should have been able to mount the plate frame correctly. But, now that there's a hole in the wrong place, would you prefer an off-centre plate, or an extra hole in the bumper? Hopefully the dealership will be good enough to realise their mistake and do some bodywork touch-up for you.

[Robert Fisher]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(skuke @ Apr 24 2007, 08:57 AM) [snapback]429026[/snapback]</div>

Hi!

New 07 package 5 owner here and I love the car!

Are the front license plate mounting holes drilled at the factory or by the dealer? My mounting holes are off center to the left (towards driver) by about 2 inches. It is quite obvious when looking at the front of the car. I ask because it would seem to me that the factory is fixtured to drill the holes and should be correctly located whereas the dealer is paying some detailer minimal wages and he just did a poor job.

It's not the most important thing in the world, but it is a new car and I am trying to decide if I should complain to the dealer and have it fixed under warranty when I bring it in for service.


Also, has anyone had adverse GPS/Nav or Bluetooth results after tinting their windows? The owner's manual recommends NOT tinting the windows for these reasons. However, my dogs are very often in the car and I'd like the windows tinted for their comfort. I also often carry lots of stuff with the seats folded down and would like a little more privacy/security for the contents.

Thanks,
Skuke [/b]

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Complain as you see fit! My Prius came with the front plate holder installed. (#6 pkg)

I have all rear and side windows tinted plus a 4"tinting strip on the top of the windshield. I have experience "O" na-da problems withhe GPS/Nav or bluetooth. My bluetooth paired & installed and functioned on the first shot!



enjoy .............

[robincx]

Mine is a base model and it had the license plate holder installed. However this is New York, when I lived in California (most of my life) front plates were not enforced like they are elsewhere. If that is still the same case that might be the reason. In fact when I moved back here five years ago, I had to drill holes in my front bumper of my turbo beetle to make it legal. Bummer.

[paco-shalom]

Sorry to hear about the license plate location. Definitely a dealer thing.

I tinted my windows very dark (13% hatch and rear doors, 35% front sides) to protect from the Phoenix sun. I have not noticed any deterioration in the signals on the radio, cell phone, Bluetooth, or GPS. My tint is metallic.