Number plates.

[BeekeeperMG5]

Question for any MG5 dealers here. My rear number plate issue IS still unresolved. I was informed by MG Maidstone today that, the government issues the physical number plates to the dealer, and the dealer can only fit what they have been issued with. Thanks.

 

[Fluffykins]

I'm fairly sure that is bovine alimentary deposit. The gummint (in the form of the DVLA) might issue the registration i.e. the string of numbers and letters, but the physical plate is made by whatever supplier is the current flavour of the month with the dealer.

 

[Jocko]

When I worked with the local Honda dealer we just made our own.

 

[Chrispydoc]

I'm sure that is still the case....

 

[BillyWhizz]

yes they still make there own me thinks they bull shitting you

 

[thefunkystoat]

Dealer made up mine as I was transferring a plate on to it. Only needed to provide the paperwork and it was no bother and no charge.

 

[BeekeeperMG5]

I don't really know who I can complain to. The dealership has been an utter disappointment. It is such a shame as the car is great!

 

[Paulie68]

What exactly is the problem? Dealer Bull***ting aside, it's worth noting that any registered number plate supplier can make you up any number plate in a (legal) format and letter style to suit your needs, usually for about £12.

 

[ZSDave]

When I bought my car the dealer emailed a list of 50 or more registration numbers and I could choose which ever I wanted, and of course the name of the dealer is on the plates which is a legal requirement. (The name of the company which made the plates which in my case is the dealer.)

 

[BeekeeperMG5]

"What exactly is the problem?" The exposed bolt holes, are the problem. not a nice look.

 

[greentangerine]

I fitted a Rover style plate to solve that problem -

Rear 2number plate option

I’ve found a online UK number plate supplier who will supply this size plate which enables you to remove the black plastic bar under the rear number plate and replace it with this size. I think it looks tidy!

www.mgevs.com

 

[kiltox]

"What exactly is the problem?" The exposed bolt holes, are the problem. not a nice look. View attachment 3143

There should be a black plastic strip between the extra holes. That plate probably doesn’t fit with it because of the extra bit with their name on though, so they’ve left it out.

The line they’re spinning you is utter BS.

 

[Chrispydoc]

Couldn't the plate be fitted a little lower and slightly to the left?

 

[Paulie68]

I see, Looks like you need the missing strip installing and a standard plate without large underhanging advert and you'll be good. The badge is in a stupid place on the 5 tailgate as well, making it difficult to fit a deeper plate centrally.

Shocking to think it hasn't occurred to the dealer that when washing the car water will pour into those holes, what an incompetent bunch!

 

[Richie]

"What exactly is the problem?" The exposed bolt holes, are the problem. not a nice look. View attachment 3143

When ordered my 5 I asked about that issue and they told me the black bar comes with the car from MG, It is there to cover the extra holes that are for the Chinese plates (square). However, they fit a little larger plate that covers them. The dealer can make a bigger plate size they wanted to. And yes a others have said "Bull" the dealer gets a string allotted numbers and they or contractor makes them.

Anyway, no problem for me, I cancelled the order and chose an ICE car to go along side our ZS ev.

Nice colour Blue though.

 

[Jomarkh]

The black plastic plate was on mine.

I think can get larger shaped plates that cover the holes.

Sorry, rear could do with a clean

 

[Kithmo]

They could have put the plate slightly higher and replaced the black bar.
Looks like it's only stuck on with there being no holes in the plate itself.

 

[BillyWhizz]

"What exactly is the problem?" The exposed bolt holes, are the problem. not a nic

"What exactly is the problem?" The exposed bolt holes, are the problem. not a nice look. View attachment 3143

remove the number plate its only on with sticky pads lower it to cover the holes

 

[AdamMGEV]

I dont mind mine, I have the black plastic thing at the bottom in the two holes and my number plate has the dealerships name and the green eco box... you can just pay a small amount though and change your numberplate as long as its legal. Personally its not high on my priority list.

Private numberplate I find totally ridiculous.

 

[Petriix]

"What exactly is the problem?" The exposed bolt holes, are the problem. not a nice look. View attachment 3143

To be honest, I think that looks better than the black strip. I'm reasonably tempted to remove it and just replace the screws or plug the hole with something the right colour.