Licence plate holes - 8thAccord

Snell617 · 02-18-2008, 09:15 AM

I recently tried to remove my front licence plate only to quickyly put it back on.

I found that there's a screw that goes directly into the front bumper. Does anyone know of a plug or DIY kit to cover the hole or just any ideas about it?

Thanks

wdlssm · 02-18-2008, 11:02 AM

Why are you taking it off? Where were you planning on putting the front license plate?

As for the holes, there should be an autobody shop around - no? They would probably fill the holes for $100 or less. Roughly.

thaisi · 02-20-2008, 07:08 PM

i think i saw this on another forum..but you can go to home depot and get a plug for less than $1.00..if i can find the link i'll post it.

**CameronJr9** · 02-21-2008, 07:55 AM

Some 8th Gen Civics have had this same problem. I don't believe there should be a hole drilled in your bumper. You could talk with the dealership, but I doubt they'll do anything. It's a bummer they drilled in your bumper.

As far as solutions, here are a couple. Good luck!

DIY Bumper Plugs for .38 cents @Home Depot - 8th Generation Honda Civic Forum

BumperPlugs.com

Snell617 · 02-21-2008, 02:47 PM

Thanks!

That looks like a good quick fix.

So mad that the dealership drilled the licence plate holder in that way.

It sucks.

Thanks for the advice though!

Darth Do'Urden · 03-01-2008, 10:20 PM

I would raise absolute holy HELL with that dealership until they replaced my bumper cover. That crap is UNNECESSARY (I don't care what BS line they give you) and so uncalled for.

Do it. Don't let 'em screw you over with that.

Nighthawk Pearl · 08-27-2008, 09:58 AM

The car has mounts UNDERNEATH the bumper lip exactly for this purpose..WTF?!?!!?!

Bobey10 · 05-26-2009, 09:02 PM

Wow, I'm going to have to check my car. I am curious to see if they just simply drilled through the bumper. The dealership I went through left a wheel locking nut on just the right rear wheel. They didn't have a key anywhere and so they had to burn it off. I am willing to bet they also drilled through my bumper to put on a license plate frame (Here in NY, you have to have a front plate....sucks!)

R90S · 09-13-2009, 05:23 PM

I told the dealership to leave the license install to me.

When it's high, it looks like a high-riding pair of slacks on an old man.

**2fast4u2** · 09-16-2009, 07:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by R90S

I told the dealership to leave the license install to me.

When it's high, it looks like a high-riding pair of slacks on an old man.

Nice lookin' Accord you have there!

02-18-2008, 09:15 AM	#1 (permalink)
Snell617 Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: I live in Norwalk, CT, but go to school at the Universtiy of Hartford Age: 24 Posts: 10 iTrader: (0)	Licence plate holes I recently tried to remove my front licence plate only to quickyly put it back on. I found that there's a screw that goes directly into the front bumper. Does anyone know of a plug or DIY kit to cover the hole or just any ideas about it? Thanks
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02-18-2008, 11:02 AM	#2 (permalink)
wdlssm Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Palmer, MA Posts: 7 iTrader: (0)	Why are you taking it off? Where were you planning on putting the front license plate? As for the holes, there should be an autobody shop around - no? They would probably fill the holes for $100 or less. Roughly.
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02-20-2008, 07:08 PM	#3 (permalink)
thaisi Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: NYC Age: 30 Posts: 14 iTrader: (0)	i think i saw this on another forum..but you can go to home depot and get a plug for less than $1.00..if i can find the link i'll post it.
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02-21-2008, 07:55 AM	#4 (permalink)
CameronJr9 Super Moderator Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Louisville, KY Age: 30 Posts: 192 iTrader: (0)	Some 8th Gen Civics have had this same problem. I don't believe there should be a hole drilled in your bumper. You could talk with the dealership, but I doubt they'll do anything. It's a bummer they drilled in your bumper. As far as solutions, here are a couple. Good luck! DIY Bumper Plugs for .38 cents @Home Depot - 8th Generation Honda Civic Forum BumperPlugs.com
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02-21-2008, 02:47 PM	#5 (permalink)
Snell617 Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: I live in Norwalk, CT, but go to school at the Universtiy of Hartford Age: 24 Posts: 10 iTrader: (0)	Thanks! That looks like a good quick fix. So mad that the dealership drilled the licence plate holder in that way. It sucks. Thanks for the advice though!
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03-01-2008, 10:20 PM	#6 (permalink)
Darth Do'Urden Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Age: 33 Posts: 47 iTrader: (0)	I would raise absolute holy HELL with that dealership until they replaced my bumper cover. That crap is UNNECESSARY (I don't care what BS line they give you) and so uncalled for. Do it. Don't let 'em screw you over with that.
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08-27-2008, 09:58 AM	#7 (permalink)
Nighthawk Pearl Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Age: 30 Posts: 3 iTrader: (0)	The car has mounts UNDERNEATH the bumper lip exactly for this purpose..WTF?!?!!?!
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05-26-2009, 09:02 PM	#8 (permalink)
Bobey10 Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Rochester, NY Age: 24 Posts: 13 iTrader: (0)	Wow, I'm going to have to check my car. I am curious to see if they just simply drilled through the bumper. The dealership I went through left a wheel locking nut on just the right rear wheel. They didn't have a key anywhere and so they had to burn it off. I am willing to bet they also drilled through my bumper to put on a license plate frame (Here in NY, you have to have a front plate....sucks!)
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09-13-2009, 05:23 PM	#9 (permalink)
R90S Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 1 iTrader: (0)	I told the dealership to leave the license install to me. When it's high, it looks like a high-riding pair of slacks on an old man.
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