How to Install a License Plate?

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VonCassandra
07/24/25 8:40pm
The method for installing a license plate is as follows: In the direction the motor vehicle moves forward, the front license plate should be placed in the middle or on the right side of the front, and the rear license plate should be placed in the middle or on the left side of the rear. Finally, use the screws provided by the vehicle management office to secure the license plate. The official license plate screws come with anti-theft caps that feature Chinese characters representing the abbreviations of provinces, autonomous regions, or municipalities directly under the central government, as well as letters indicating the issuing authority code. License plates, commonly known as tags, refer to vehicle registration plates, which are used for numbering and information registration of vehicles. They display the vehicle's registration number, registration region, or other relevant information. The primary function of a license plate is to identify the region to which the vehicle belongs and to trace the vehicle's owner and registration details based on the plate.
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StWalter
08/11/25 11:12am
Last time I spent a long time figuring out how to install the license plate myself, but it's actually quite simple. First, snap the anti-theft screw base into the license plate frame, align it with the bolt holes on the front of the car, and press it in firmly. The key is to lubricate the anti-theft bolts with a bit of engine oil in advance, and use a screwdriver to tighten them until three or four threads are exposed. The rear license plate is the hardest to install, requiring you to lie on the ground to do it—I recommend using a towel to cushion your back. When finally hammering the anti-theft nut into place, wrap the hammer with a cloth to prevent scratches, and make sure the license plate is completely flush with the car body. After installation, I specifically asked the property security to check it, and he said improperly aligned plates are more likely to be inspected by traffic police.
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