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Japanbanana · 07-12-2009, 09:47 AM

Hi,

I am new to this forum and new to a car LOL I have been in the US for almost 10 years (I am from Japan) but never had a car. I finally bought little Yaris! I have been driving with a temporary tag, but just noticed that we need a front license plate where I live. I have been searching "front license plate mount" or "front license plate bracket," but having difficulty finding right one for yaris (hatchback). Does anybody have information on this? Is this something I should order online? Also if you know how to attach to my little yaris, please let me know!

***Zembonez*** · 07-12-2009, 09:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Japanbanana

Hi,

I am new to this forum and new to a car LOL I have been in the US for almost 10 years (I am from Japan) but never had a car. I finally bought little Yaris! I have been driving with a temporary tag, but just noticed that we need a front license plate where I live. I have been searching "front license plate mount" or "front license plate bracket," but having difficulty finding right one for yaris (hatchback). Does anybody have information on this? Is this something I should order online? Also if you know how to attach to my little yaris, please let me know!

If this is a new vehicle, the dealer is required to provide a front plate mount if the vehicle is sold in a state that requires a front plate (some don't). If it's a used vehicle, the dealer will sell you a bracket.

Japanbanana · 07-12-2009, 10:02 AM

Thank you, Zembonez!

Wow, I did not know that. I was actually really frustrated with this. Why didn't they provide or at least tell me when I bought the car if they are selling cars where it is required to have front license plate!? I am going to talk to my dealer today. Hopefully, they won't make it difficult!

***Zembonez*** · 07-12-2009, 10:12 AM

It was probably just an oversight. I would imagine they will help you without any question.

Dake · 07-12-2009, 03:11 PM

You don't need a bracket - there are two holes in the front bumper where you mount the plate and you can just screw it in there. The frame does finish it off though and make it a little neater. We have a frame on the front plate but I took the one off of the back b/c it rattled.

Be careful what frame they put around your tag though. Oftentimes it will just be a frame that says the dealership's name but you need to make sure it doesn't partially obscure any info on the tag or a particularly anal cop can use it as an excuse to pull you over and give you a ticket.

My wife had a frame with her college's name on it, but when they changed plate designs we couldn't use it anymore b/c it partially covered up the State name.

Japanbanana · 07-12-2009, 03:42 PM

Wow that is annoying. Why do they even make ones that cover up parts of license plates..... This buying a car experience has been an adventure.... I am glad that I found this forum! I feel like I have a strong competent team on my side

Yaris Hilton · 07-12-2009, 04:40 PM

The dealer frame mine came with is obscuring the stickers on the tag. I probably should take it off.

Snarf77 · 07-22-2009, 01:08 PM

Does anyone have the part number. My father just bought an 07 MT and it came from FL, hence no front plate mount. Searching for some time now for the P/N to order online. Generally I try to avoid the high priced stealership parts department.