Can the License Plate Base Be Replaced Separately If It's Broken?
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If one license plate is damaged, both must be replaced. During use, license plates must remain clearly visible. Whether one or both plates are damaged, both need to be taken to the relevant authorities for replacement. Relevant information about license plates is as follows: Introduction: License plates, commonly known as tags, refer to vehicle registration plates. They are plates attached to the front and rear of a vehicle, displaying the vehicle's registration number, registration region, or other relevant information. Function: License plates serve as identification and information registration for vehicles. Their primary purpose is to indicate the vehicle's region of registration and allow for tracking of the vehicle's owner and registration details based on the plate number.
Last time I replaced the license plate bracket myself, it was actually quite simple. Most brackets are just a piece of perforated plastic or metal sheet screwed onto the car body. If it's broken, just measure the dimensions and buy the same model online - it only costs a few dollars at a hardware store. But be careful not to get the wrong screw specifications; some cars use self-tapping screws while others use bolts. After replacement, remember to shake the license plate to confirm it's secure. Once I didn't tighten it properly, and the plate rattled loudly on the highway - scared me to death. If the bracket for an aftermarket front camera is broken, check whether it's integrated with the mount. If it's separate, you can just replace the bracket.
My neighbor's auto repair shop mechanic mentioned that whether a license plate base can be replaced separately depends on three scenarios: for those fixed with regular screws, you can simply remove and replace them; for bases with anti-theft locks, you need to find original manufacturer parts—last time, replacing the anti-theft base on my Japanese car cost eighty bucks; the most troublesome are bumper-integrated bases—if they're mostly damaged, you might need to replace the entire bumper frame. My advice is to first take a photo of the base and send it to a Taobao customer service rep to check the model number. Something that can be fixed for thirty or forty bucks shouldn't trick you into replacing the whole set. Remember to choose metal material—plastic ones become brittle after a couple of years in the sun.
