I just got new car registration plates (legal with the euro symbol and GB).
However I can't get the old plates off..... theres 2 domed caps on the side of each plate (presumably with screws underneath) which seem very reluctant to come off with a flatbladed screwdriver.
Also my new plates don't have holes in them for fitting.... do I have to drill in the acrylic plate myself?
Thanks.
2007-10-13 05:18:23 · 11 answers · asked by Narky 5 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
I've got to say.... from those answers so far, your combined knowledge has really helped alot. Thanks.
2007-10-13 06:47:51 · update #1
Dammit.... bob barringer.. you said: "if the new plates are the same size as the old ones use the old ones as a template but make sure the new screws don't interfere with the actual letters of the new no plate."
They are the same size, but cause theres a Euro symbol on the left, the number gets pushed slightly over to the right.... meaning the template of old plate.. well the new hole goes through the side of the final letter of my plate. I've messed up.
2007-10-13 07:05:19 · update #2
hi mate the domed caps you refer to are normally plastic and using a hammer with you screwdriver show break them away with a light tap, you should then be able to remove any screws which hold the plate on, using your old plate as a template mark the holes on the new plate and cover them with clear celotape before drilling, this will help to stop the drill slipping and thus prevent scratches to your new plate
2007-10-13 05:30:09 · answer #1 · answered by JOHN G 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2016-05-11 17:47:06 · answer #2 · answered by Margarita 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The screws holding the plates have to be removed. They are either caps with self tapping screws underneath or nuts and bolts.
when fitting the new plates if you are fitting to a good clean flat surface the best way would be with a good quality double sided tape. I always use this method when I can because it looks so much better.
If you need to screw them on you will have to drill the new plates.
Place the new plate on a piece of wood, put the old plate over the top and drill through the same holes. This will make sure they line up correctly.
Be careful when drilling not to split the plastic on the new plates. Drill slowly making sure the plates are held tight against the base piece of wood.
2007-10-13 05:29:01 · answer #3 · answered by burn 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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How to fit new car registration plates?
I just got new car registration plates (legal with the euro symbol and GB).
However I can't get the old plates off..... theres 2 domed caps on the side of each plate (presumably with screws underneath) which seem very reluctant to come off with a flatbladed screwdriver.
Also my new plates...
2015-08-16 18:08:31 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, if there are private plates on the car, then the DVLA would need the reg docs back in order to amend them to show the new plate. I have private plates, when we bought mine we had to pay an £80 transfer fee, send everything off to DVLA and within about 6 weeks or so, received a new log book with the private plate registered for my car. I would be cautious about buying if the log book doesn't match the plates on the car. I'd be inclined to contact the DVLA to see if they have a record of the transfer and, if not, ask them to look into it.
2016-03-18 05:27:22 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Use a stanley knife blade to take off the caps. Use a wood drill bit (they have a locating point) on the plates themselves having used the old plates to locate the guide holes.
Drill from back to front until the locating point breaks the perspex on the front, then reverse the plate and finish the job. If you drill from front to back you will sepatare the perspex from the backing and ruin the plate.
Buy new number plate screws from a main dealer - they make the whole lot look really professional.
Apart from this I have no idea....
2007-10-13 07:29:20 · answer #6 · answered by Toxteth O'Grady 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You will have to drill your new plates but make sure you drill them from the back or they my crack. The screw covers on the old plates will come off, even if they are a little stubborn.
2007-10-13 05:23:10 · answer #7 · answered by Rolsy 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
use a Stanley knife to cut off the plastic caps to reveal the screw heads,if the new plates are the same size as the old ones use the old ones as a template but make sure the new screws don't interfere with the actual letters of the new no plate.
2007-10-13 05:34:35 · answer #8 · answered by bob barringer 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Don't worry about the location of the screw holes, you can get screw covers to match the plate colour or the letter colour
2007-10-13 21:02:14 · answer #9 · answered by The original Peter G 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You will need to drill holes or use sticky pads to attach. Sticky pads are way easier!
2014-09-11 02:12:47 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋