front license plate

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

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.

 

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.

 

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

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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 .............

 

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.

 

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.

 

I just got my front license plates for my '10 Prius and no front holes. I living in Virginia where the tags are required on both ends, but bought the car in Maryland. So I'm debating whether I should drill in my own holes, or let the dealer do it. I'm scared of putting holes into my beautiful new bumper! How did you drill yours in? LIke what kind of drill and bolts did you use?

 

see your other post in 2010 section.

 

I got both front and rear license plate installed by dealer. Both are in the dead center. If I were you, I'd complain to the dealer. They probably won't give you a new bumper but may apology for their poor workmanship and a free oil change coupon. Better than doing nothing, right?

 

So I called my sales guy last week about the no holes in the front bumper - and he just said take it to any Toyota dealer and they can drill in holes for free. So that is what I did this morning. They were super nice and it took no more than 5 minutes! Im just annoyed that my car didn't have the front bracket, but I was just relieved I didn't have to leave my plates on the dashboard any longer. The mechanic just drilled the holes in and applied my license plate right on the bumper. So no worries anymore about getting a ticket!

 

You know you can just ziptie the plate on if you really don't want holes in your bumper.