Number Plates / Holders

Jinkster · Apr 7th, 2024, 00:02

Hello all,

I really hate it when number plates say "Billy Bobs Autos" or something terrible on them. What do you have on your Volvo? HAs anyone managed to pick up a Swedish number plate holder from a dealer?

GMcL · Apr 7th, 2024, 00:30

t'interweb is your friend, search for "Kennzeichenhalter rahmenlos" (frameless numberplate holder). I've got these on my Volvo:
https://www.amazon.de/-/en/GENMAG-Fr...=sr_1_5?sr=8-5

You end up with what looks like four black tabs holding the plates. Had them on my car for 8+ years. Put some extra glue on the tabs and no one is getting them off without destroying the plate.

Tannaton · Apr 7th, 2024, 07:44

Not quite sure I understand the question but in the UK it has been a legal requirement since August 1998 that all new registration plates display the name and postcode of the manufacturer. Some companies do that very discreetly, some see it as an opportunity to advertise.

It’s often still possible to buy new plates without this if you purchase then as “non road legal show plates”. They are not compliant however I’ve never heard of anyone being prosecuted, I believe the defined offence is the supply of them, not displaying them, and the MOT test doesn’t check for it.

Whippy · Apr 7th, 2024, 08:34

I think he's referring to the actual holder? On my latest das auto it had the dealership and the marque logo displayed. I don't like that look of that but a few minutes work with assorted abrasive polishing products got me back to shiny black.

4x4 · Apr 7th, 2024, 08:59

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jinkster

Hello all,

I really hate it when number plates say "Billy Bobs Autos" or something terrible on them. What do you have on your Volvo?

Mine before and after

Whippy · Apr 7th, 2024, 11:54

If you want to place an advert on MY car, pay me.

Jinkster · Apr 13th, 2024, 22:56

I'm actually looking for the black plastic number plate holder for my Volvo.

Something similar to these https://www.pressedplate.com/product...32834364309601 but preferably from a Swedish dealer.

GMcL · Apr 13th, 2024, 23:03

Contact a Swedish dealer direct or, I believe, there are one or two people who post on here who are in Sweden.

Those plate holders are not secure and probably why they are not supplied in the UK. The Police, and by extension just about anyone who is a bit mechanically minded, can easily remove the number plate from those holders.

Jinkster · Apr 13th, 2024, 23:06

Quote:

Originally Posted by GMcL

Contact a Swedish dealer direct or, I believe, there are one or two people who post on here who are in Sweden.

Those plate holders are not secure and probably why they are not supplied in the UK. The Police, and by extension just about anyone who is a bit mechanically minded, can easily remove the number plate from those holders.

Ive tried that and failed to contact a Swedish dealer direct. Ive looked on eBay too and online - it's a struggle!

GMcL · Apr 13th, 2024, 23:13

I think the phones between the UK and Sweden still work. Call a dealer in a major city and some will speak English if you don't speak Swedish or, call Gothenburg, they will definitely know where you can get some.

Nummerskylthållare is what you want.

Apr 7th, 2024, 00:02	#1
Jinkster New Member Last Online: Today 19:34 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Bakewell, Derbyshire	Number Plates / Holders Hello all, I really hate it when number plates say "Billy Bobs Autos" or something terrible on them. What do you have on your Volvo? HAs anyone managed to pick up a Swedish number plate holder from a dealer?

Apr 7th, 2024, 00:30	#2
GMcL 0's and 1's Last Online: Today 14:45 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: -	t'interweb is your friend, search for "Kennzeichenhalter rahmenlos" (frameless numberplate holder). I've got these on my Volvo: https://www.amazon.de/-/en/GENMAG-Fr...=sr_1_5?sr=8-5 You end up with what looks like four black tabs holding the plates. Had them on my car for 8+ years. Put some extra glue on the tabs and no one is getting them off without destroying the plate. __________________ 2011 Volvo S60 D3 R-design Premium - 2020 Focus ST estate automatic - 2020 KIA eSoul 150kW 64kwh EV Previous: 2005 Volvo S60 D5 Sport - 2017 Focus RS

Apr 7th, 2024, 07:44	#3
Tannaton Bungling Amateur Last Online: Today 10:46 Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Beverley, East Yorks	Not quite sure I understand the question but in the UK it has been a legal requirement since August 1998 that all new registration plates display the name and postcode of the manufacturer. Some companies do that very discreetly, some see it as an opportunity to advertise. It’s often still possible to buy new plates without this if you purchase then as “non road legal show plates”. They are not compliant however I’ve never heard of anyone being prosecuted, I believe the defined offence is the supply of them, not displaying them, and the MOT test doesn’t check for it. __________________ 2011 XC90 D5 Executive 2003 C70 T5 GT 2012 Ford Ranger XL SC 1977 Triumph Spitfire 1500 1976 Massey Ferguson 135

Apr 7th, 2024, 08:34	#4
Whippy Premier Member Last Online: Today 20:46 Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Wessex	I think he's referring to the actual holder? On my latest das auto it had the dealership and the marque logo displayed. I don't like that look of that but a few minutes work with assorted abrasive polishing products got me back to shiny black. __________________ Non bowus drawi, non ridus horsi, non snoutus injecti!

Apr 7th, 2024, 11:54	#6
Whippy Premier Member Last Online: Today 20:46 Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Wessex	If you want to place an advert on MY car, pay me. __________________ Non bowus drawi, non ridus horsi, non snoutus injecti!

Apr 13th, 2024, 22:56	#7
Jinkster New Member Last Online: Today 19:34 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Bakewell, Derbyshire	I'm actually looking for the black plastic number plate holder for my Volvo. Something similar to these https://www.pressedplate.com/product...32834364309601 but preferably from a Swedish dealer.

Apr 13th, 2024, 23:03	#8
GMcL 0's and 1's Last Online: Today 14:45 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: -	Contact a Swedish dealer direct or, I believe, there are one or two people who post on here who are in Sweden. Those plate holders are not secure and probably why they are not supplied in the UK. The Police, and by extension just about anyone who is a bit mechanically minded, can easily remove the number plate from those holders. __________________ 2011 Volvo S60 D3 R-design Premium - 2020 Focus ST estate automatic - 2020 KIA eSoul 150kW 64kwh EV Previous: 2005 Volvo S60 D5 Sport - 2017 Focus RS

Apr 13th, 2024, 23:13	#10
GMcL 0's and 1's Last Online: Today 14:45 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: -	I think the phones between the UK and Sweden still work. Call a dealer in a major city and some will speak English if you don't speak Swedish or, call Gothenburg, they will definitely know where you can get some. Nummerskylthållare is what you want. __________________ 2011 Volvo S60 D3 R-design Premium - 2020 Focus ST estate automatic - 2020 KIA eSoul 150kW 64kwh EV Previous: 2005 Volvo S60 D5 Sport - 2017 Focus RS Last edited by GMcL; Apr 13th, 2024 at 23:15.

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