Front license plate bracket

svemana · Post by **svemana** » Sat Apr 26, 2008 4:03 am

HiI recently moved to Illinois from Michigan and I now need front license plate bracket. I enquired at the dealer and it seems to cost me around $100 which is too much for me to pay (as a penalty for moving to Illinois !). Mine is 2004 Vibe and at the time of buying (in 2003 August), it did not have front license plate (as it is not needed in Michigan). If any of you moved out from a state that requires front license plate to a state that do not require one, can you please send me the one which you dont need? Thank youSati (svemana@gmail.com)

kunkstyle · Post by **kunkstyle** » Sat Apr 26, 2008 8:28 am

That seems ridiculous. Call a dealer up here and see if they're cheaper in Canada. I recall it being a $5 option at the time I bought mine.Welcome, by the way!

WaveAction · Post by **WaveAction** » Sat Apr 26, 2008 8:31 am

it was free for me since it's manditory here in ontario..your best bet if you dont wanna get nailed for $100, is go to a junkyard and find a vibe that got rear-ended..but if im not mistaken they're held on by rivets so you may have to drill those out just to get it off the bumper

MountainMax · Post by **MountainMax** » Sat Apr 26, 2008 8:38 am

I think I threw mine out, i'll double check, if i still have it, its yours, just pay to ship it.....

svemana · Post by **svemana** » Sat Apr 26, 2008 9:44 am

MountainMaxThank you so much for prompt reply. I really appreciate your help. I will definitely pay for the shipping and handling (I can send a pre-paid first class postage).If you can find it, please reply to me with your address and I will send you the prepaid cover.Thank youSathish

MRCN RCE · Post by **MRCN RCE** » Sun Apr 27, 2008 7:32 pm

actually shayne, they're held in with screws. that was the first thing i did to my vibe. after a day, i was sick of lookin at it and pulled that stupid thing off. i tossed mine right in the trash, otherwise it would be all yours, svemana. hopefully max can hook you up

CoolAKid · Post by **CoolAKid** » Mon Apr 28, 2008 8:45 am

A hundred dollars is just retarded. Where does GM get off charging some of the prices they do - especially for something that should have come with the car to begin with? Are you sure it's not hidden in the compartment behind the rear seat or down in the spare tire compartment? I'm sure you've checked, but it doesn't hurt to ask. I'm not currently using mine, but have been looking to put some sort of custom tag on the front. Otherwise, you could have it. Sorry. I'm sure some GenVibe member may be able to help you out. Good luck.

svemana · Post by **svemana** » Mon Apr 28, 2008 8:49 am

HiThank you for your reply. Yes, I checked all the hidden compartments in the car. I even called the car dealer who sold me the car about it and he said "as it is not mandatory here in Michigan, we do not give you that". I couldn't say anything. Thank you

CoolAKid · Post by **CoolAKid** » Mon Apr 28, 2008 8:53 am

Front plates aren't mandatory here in Florida, either, but I got one with my '06. How about one for the Matrix? Many, many parts for the Vibe and Matrix are interchangeable, and supposedly most Toyota dealers won't try to rip you off like the GM dealers do. Anybody out there know if the Matrix bracket will fit a Vibe?

chris777 · Post by **chris777** » Tue Apr 29, 2008 1:10 pm

I might have one.I took mine off and stuck it in the garage until i could decide what to do with it. I was having a hard time finding the bolts for the rear plate, but when I pulled it off all that it was was screws.It scuffed up my bumper a bit though.On a side note any suggestions on that? colored wax" or is their something better?

MountainMax · Post by **MountainMax** » Thu May 08, 2008 10:47 am

I found my plate, still in the factory bag, brand new, you pay shipping and it's yours if you still want it.

tribalman · Post by **tribalman** » Thu May 08, 2008 8:09 pm

i was looking, i was only able to find stuff for the rear, also acts as a hitch cover. sorry. btw, welcome to the area. i'm just a few towns north of you. i drive through westmont going to/from class, i hope you see you on the roads! keep an eye out for a frosty dashing about!

svemana · Post by **svemana** » Thu May 08, 2008 8:48 pm

Hi MountainMaxThank you thank you for spending your time for finding the number plate. Please send me your contact information to my email (svemana@gmail.com) and I will send you the prepaid postage.Thank youSati

moongdss · Post by **moongdss** » Thu May 08, 2008 9:21 pm

awesome another Genviber inducted!!

Kamikaze · Post by **Kamikaze** » Thu May 08, 2008 9:30 pm

Quote, originally posted by moongdss Â»awesome another Genviber inducted!! hell yeah!

MountainMax · Post by **MountainMax** » Sat May 10, 2008 11:59 am

Email sent, glad i can help you out.

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