Nissan Co. claims that state law instructs them....

steveg78

Damn that's crazy. I bought mine out of state in PA (requires front plate) and they handed me the front mounting hardware...No holes drilled. And I live in NJ which requires a front plate as well. I'm still debating on what I will do when my plates arrive. I don't want to drill and I don't want to spend the $$$ for the Stillen front plate mount. I may take my chances for a while and see if I get pulled over.

mspeasl

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I too am in a state that requires a front plate (Illinois).. The Z's arrive at the local dealer undrilled............!! So what you were told was BS by someone that wanted to just get rid of your call. Next time when someone gives you a line of BS, ask to speak to their supervisor.....!
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PapoZalsa

I did! She told me I could not speak with anyone else. In another words she was the last line of defense...BS.

But I'm not done with this issue, just been busy having an issue with my broken heat pump for weeks, finally fixed.

But I'm going to get to the bottom of this BS!

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mspeasl

THERE IS ALWAYS SOMEONE ELSE.......................!!! Again more
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2009 - Solid Red, M6 '370' Sport/Touring (Delivered 7 April 09)

kannibul

Simple, get her name, and call back, and demand to talk to a supervisor.

If that doesn't work, there are ways to get some higher-up's attention...you just have to be more persistant than to let someone with a 'tude problem.

KillerBee370

I'm confused. Did your car come with the holes already drilled? Mine didn't (I'm in California). It does however have the two little dimples where one would drill according to the manufacturers specs as you have posted up here.

Where's the dillemna here?

dad

California Vehicle Code

11713.17. (a) Following the retail sale or lease of a motor vehicle
for which the department issues two license plates, a dealer may not
deliver the motor vehicle unless either of the following occurs:
(1) The motor vehicle is equipped with a bracket or other means of
securing a front license plate.
(2) The dealer obtains a signed written acknowledgment from the
person taking delivery of the motor vehicle acknowledging both of the
following:
(A) The person expressly refused installation of a bracket or
other means of securing the front license plate.
(B) The person understands that California law requires a license
plate to be displayed from and securely fastened to the front of the
motor vehicle and that the hardware necessary to securely fasten the
front plate is available from the dealer.
(b) A manufacturer or distributor may not sell or distribute in
this state a new motor vehicle for which the department issues two
license plates, unless that motor vehicle is equipped or provided
with a bracket or other means of securing the license plates.

I can't find any thing about license plate holes.

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IDZRVIT

OP, does your state have a vehicle code like this? If it does, then it looks like the dealer not only followed the law but also the proper plate frame installation instructions from Nissan. I guess Nissan figures that once the front plate is installed, it covers the two bumper holes and will go unnoticed. Well, I guess, but that is just a poor plate frame design, Nissan!

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KillerBee370

KB.. I'm guessing that his car already came with holes drilled and he perhaps didn't want that. Upon taking it back to the dealer and asking for a fresh replacement bumper with no holes, the dealer told him they were instructed via California law/ DMV requirements (which there are none) and now he's pissed.

KillerBee370

Ahhhh got it. Thanks

rcm2525

I think he lives in Virginia. I do also and mine came with the bracket already mounted but the holes were only about 1/8" and easy to plug. Virginia has no such law about hole size or pre-drilling they just require a front plate be installed when the car is on the road.

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370Zsteve

When I bought in CT, the dealer handed me the front plate and hardware. CT uses front plates but that is ignored by many. I once got pulled over by a cop in my old SUV and he asked me where my fron plate was, I told him the mount broke and I ordered a new one. He said OK and left.

My suggestion: Move!

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LH1

PA is actually one of the few states that doesn't require front plates.