A little pissed
2nd Gear Member
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RE: A little pissed
I bought mine in CA, and the dealership asked me in finance if I wanted to have them put the plates on. If I refused, I just had to sign a waiver (which I GLADLY did).
The woman in finance looked at us and said, "I don't recommend getting the holes put in"
So you just have to go to a dealer that cares. It was the last thing on my mind when dealing with buying the car that day, so I'm glad I didn't have to remind them!
The woman in finance looked at us and said, "I don't recommend getting the holes put in"
So you just have to go to a dealer that cares. It was the last thing on my mind when dealing with buying the car that day, so I'm glad I didn't have to remind them!
5th Gear Member
Joined: Jun 2006
Posts: 3,792
From: Sterling Heights, MI
RE: A little pissed
To most dealer personel a Mustang is just another car. So whats a few holes here and there. You would think they would realize how many of there Mustang customers are car nuts and are very particular about every detail of their cars.
2nd Gear Member
Joined: Oct 2006
Posts: 414
From: Tampa Bay
RE: A little pissed
Like others, I didn't notice til I got home. Wow! what a great surprise to see that piece of s--- hanging on the front! Apparently the dealer put in on while I was signing finance papers. In Florida, front plates aren't required, so mine said " Joe Blow's Ford Dealership". I put two stainless steel screws in the holes and painted them the color to the car. Not really noticeable to others - but I knew it was there! Lesson: make sure you say something up front and follow up on it.
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Joined: Aug 2006
Posts: 1,097
From: Highland, Ca.
RE: A little pissed
ORIGINAL: kodos78
I bought mine in CA, and the dealership asked me in finance if I wanted to have them put the plates on. If I refused, I just had to sign a waiver (which I GLADLY did).
The woman in finance looked at us and said, "I don't recommend getting the holes put in"
So you just have to go to a dealer that cares. It was the last thing on my mind when dealing with buying the car that day, so I'm glad I didn't have to remind them!
I bought mine in CA, and the dealership asked me in finance if I wanted to have them put the plates on. If I refused, I just had to sign a waiver (which I GLADLY did).
The woman in finance looked at us and said, "I don't recommend getting the holes put in"
So you just have to go to a dealer that cares. It was the last thing on my mind when dealing with buying the car that day, so I'm glad I didn't have to remind them!
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Joined: Dec 2006
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RE: A little pissed
ORIGINAL: Orion_240
Uh yeah, it may be the law in Calif. that you need a front plate.
I'll wait for the fix-it ticket.
Still amazed I haven't been caught, considering there's so many freakin' photo grabs at intersections
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Uh yeah, it may be the law in Calif. that you need a front plate.
I'll wait for the fix-it ticket.
Still amazed I haven't been caught, considering there's so many freakin' photo grabs at intersections
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2nd Gear Member
Joined: Feb 2007
Posts: 206
From: Good ole' USA
RE: A little pissed
I bought a very nice front license plate bracketfrom www.ccmustangbrackets.com. Mine is powder coated black and looks great.
6th Gear Member
Joined: Jul 2006
Posts: 12,022
From: USA
RE: A little pissed
Yes, I know the feel. My dealer did this exactly....
But, then I got the Roush fascia and TX tags and noticed I had to do it my self. Could not find a decent retractable or otherwise plate holder that would allow me to not drill holes...oh, well.
But, then I got the Roush fascia and TX tags and noticed I had to do it my self. Could not find a decent retractable or otherwise plate holder that would allow me to not drill holes...oh, well.
1st Gear Member
Joined: Sep 2006
Posts: 105
From: Boise, Idaho
RE: A little pissed
Thankfully, here in Idaho, you own the plates and transfer them from car to car. It's up to the owner to install them. We're a front plate state, but 18 months later, no one has said a word about my missing plate. It's in the trunk!
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Joined: Sep 2007
Posts: 13,373
From: Orlando FL
RE: A little pissed
ORIGINAL: sandy
Like others, I didn't notice til I got home. Wow! what a great surprise to see that piece of s--- hanging on the front! Apparently the dealer put in on while I was signing finance papers. In Florida, front plates aren't required, so mine said " Joe Blow's Ford Dealership". I put two stainless steel screws in the holes and painted them the color to the car. Not really noticeable to others - but I knew it was there! Lesson: make sure you say something up front and follow up on it.
Like others, I didn't notice til I got home. Wow! what a great surprise to see that piece of s--- hanging on the front! Apparently the dealer put in on while I was signing finance papers. In Florida, front plates aren't required, so mine said " Joe Blow's Ford Dealership". I put two stainless steel screws in the holes and painted them the color to the car. Not really noticeable to others - but I knew it was there! Lesson: make sure you say something up front and follow up on it.
I agree with 'nkx1' , I would be so mad about a moron taking liberty to drill holes to my front cover. But in your case (I live in FL also), I'd make them replace that front bumper or they keep the freaking car! Bunch of douche bags,I'm not the whinny type but I'll blow a fuse on that one.