That's not the issue.In MA and NH, we have to have 2 plates. My dealer installs front plate holders on all models. Ask your dealer, maybe they just forgot to do it.
Yeah, that's exactly what I'm thinking. I have to get the tow hook out and take a look at it, measure the thread pitch, etc and then I bet someone makes a ready made one.In this case what I would look into is something that mounts like a tow hook style license plate holder:
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Someone creative enough can piece together something similar at the hardware store. Shouldn't be too hard to do that, you'll walk away spending under $10.
Just make sure you fill those threads up with Loctite, with all the vibration it's going to take on it's going to come loose at some point. Especially if you live in or frequent the typical city that has bumpy roads.Yeah, that's exactly what I'm thinking. I have to get the tow hook out and take a look at it, measure the thread pitch, etc and then I bet someone makes a ready made one.
Some guys in places that require front plates just take the risk to not run one. From experience and through others I know, it helps if your car is stock, basically not attracting attention... if modified... good luck!Glad they're not required here in NC. Every new vehicle I've purchased had the front bracket, and I've always removed and discarded them.
Don't suppose you have a picture of your license plate mounted onto your civic?I went ahead and used the front bumper by going to a salvage yard and getting a "full bracket" where the whole license plate can be mounted with all four screws. The license plates are being made so cheaply now days and are so thin that a car wash can take them off even if you have them mounted in a bracket ! I am a history buff so I love old license plates to start with and hate to see these all mangled up.
