Tiny part question... Theft resistant license plate screws?

[PaulQ]

I'd like to use theft resistant license plate screws on my CC, the kind that require hex key instead of a screwdriver. Has anyone purchased a set that works with the CC?

My current plate screws seem to just be drilled into the bumper cover. I've found these theft resistant kind on Amazon but people either love them or complain they don't fit.

Thanks!

[njm23]

Is this an issue in Arizona? people steeling your license plate?

[MrRline]

lol where are you at in phoenix where you are having an issue losing your plate :d

[PaulQ]

LOL.... Believe it or not, I have already had one plate stolen and it wasn't personalized. Just the standard white one. You actually have to GO to the MVD and pay $5 to get a replacement.

Now I have an awesome Centennial plate and I just had this thought, if "they" steal the plain ones, this one is pretty attractive. Buying 2 hex screws is an easy, cheap deterrent.

Funny thing is that my partner's Honda came with these hex screws.

[MrRline]

LOL.... Believe it or not, I have already had one plate stolen and it wasn't personalized. Just the standard white one. You actually have to GO to the MVD and pay $5 to get a replacement.

Now I have an awesome Centennial plate and I just had this thought, if "they" steal the plain ones, this one is pretty attractive. Buying 2 hex screws is an easy, cheap deterrent.

Funny thing is that my partner's Honda came with these hex screws.

Ah ok no worries about that. I'd say go for em man although with a little work I think anybody can steal your plate, but I see nothing wrong with making them work for it. Sorry about your previous plate. btw I think i've seen the new centennial plates. Don't they kind of look like the carls jr logo from far away?

[PaulQ]

Ah ok no worries about that. I'd say go for em man although with a little work I think anybody can steal your plate, but I see nothing wrong with making them work for it. Sorry about your previous plate. btw I think i've seen the new centennial plates. Don't they kind of look like the carls jr logo from far away?

Oh man... you're right! Now I want it to get stolen! J/k ... I really like the plate. To each their own I guess. Seems that AZ has around 20 plates to choose from. Leave it to the wild west.

I know it'll just offer a slight deterrent. I guess I'll order some screws, see if they fit. I wish the holes in the bumper were more "formal", not just drill holes in the fiberglass.

[OnlineAlias]

LOL.... Believe it or not, I have already had one plate stolen and it wasn't personalized. Just the standard white one. You actually have to GO to the MVD and pay $5 to get a replacement.

Now I have an awesome Centennial plate and I just had this thought, if "they" steal the plain ones, this one is pretty attractive. Buying 2 hex screws is an easy, cheap deterrent.

Funny thing is that my partner's Honda came with these hex screws.

I would rethink this strategy. You definitely do not want them to tear it off. Maybe just get 2 plates the next time you are down there? At 5 bucks, it is going to be less than the cost of the screws and mounts, and certainly less than someone ripping the plate off forcefully.

Reminds me of what my dad used to do in his shop. He left the cash register drawer open at night so thieves wouldn't destroy it trying to find out if it had money in it.

[Mr CC]

Reminds me of what my dad used to do in his shop. He left the cash register drawer open at night so thieves wouldn't destroy it trying to find out if it had money in it.

Smart man.

[PaulQ]

I would rethink this strategy. You definitely do not want them to tear it off. Maybe just get 2 plates the next time you are down there? At 5 bucks, it is going to be less than the cost of the screws and mounts, and certainly less than someone ripping the plate off forcefully.

Good point. Didn't think of the physically ripping the plate off approach.

Unfortunately, for specialized plates, it's $25 per plate and a wait for it in the mail. The $5 was for the standard ones that they have a drawer full of at the MVD.