Front License Plate Bracket Torn off

Vibe Rater · Post by **Vibe Rater** » Fri Mar 11, 2005 1:50 pm

Can anyone tell me what exactly holds on the front license plate bracket to the front bumper? The bracket is screwed to the bumper and then the license plate is bolted to the bracket. I recently had mine ripped off the bumper by a crazy pizza delivery guy in a snowstorm. His van was going way to fast for the conditions and as I edged out of an alley very slowly because it is a totally blind corner, he clipped the front of my Vibe and tore off the bracket. Could've been a lot worse. Where the bracket was bolted to the bumper, on one side there is a small hole where the screw used to be. On the other side, the screw was still in the bumper. Thanks for any tips.

Raven · Post by **Raven** » Fri Mar 11, 2005 9:36 pm

You answered your own question. It's held on with 2 bolts threaded into the holes in the bumper. A new bracket is around $22.00. By the way, how many horseshoes do you have in your shorts? You are way too lucky.

Vibe Rater · Post by **Vibe Rater** » Fri Mar 11, 2005 10:47 pm

Yeah, but is there a nut or metal bracket behind the bumper to thread into, or does it just thread in the plastic? All I can see through the enlarged hole in the plastic is styrofoam. Anyone had their front facia off and seen what is behind it? Thanks.

Raven · Post by **Raven** » Sat Mar 12, 2005 2:04 am

There is no nut or bracket as far as I can tell. It is just threaded plastic. If the hole is too big just use a larger self-tapping screw. It does not support much weight so strength is not an issue.

Vibe Rater · Post by **Vibe Rater** » Sat Mar 12, 2005 2:54 am

Excellent. Thanks

simon · Post by **simon** » Sat Mar 12, 2005 4:34 am

I might still have my old bracket. I took it off when I got the car because in NS you don't need a front plate. If you're willing to pay the postage and I can find it you're welcome to it.

Jahntassa · Post by **Jahntassa** » Sat Mar 12, 2005 8:16 am

Yeah, there's two little dips in the bumper and the dealership just screws the bracket directly into it.

Vibe Rater · Post by **Vibe Rater** » Sat Mar 12, 2005 1:12 pm

Nice of you to offer Simon. I'll start calling around here to get prices, and if it's cheaper to pay the postage on yours. I'll take you up on that offer. Love this place.

Baltovibe · Post by **Baltovibe** » Sun Mar 13, 2005 5:06 pm

Quote, originally posted by Vibe Rater Â» I'll start calling around here to get prices There is a Pontiac Vibe Front License Plate Bracket on eBay:http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors...54574

waveresponder · Post by **waveresponder** » Fri Feb 29, 2008 11:08 am

My front license plate bracket fell off the one day...(luckily in my driveway)...cuz i actually have two license plates mounted....i think it corroded or something have no idea...but anways i just made sure the wholes were clear of debris and used bolts to remount the bracket....its held ever since....hopefully i dont have problems with rust or anything....its held ever since..and i even added more weigh to it by putting emergency lighting on the front....hahah i just noticed that my last post was the area code of my phone number...at this rate ill be a "GenVibe God" by the 2008 Epic North American Vibe Rally...lol

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