Replace number plates???

[Dan77]

I already have the holder which is screwed on so stickon is too late

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Don't imagine that'd be a problem, as the holes should be inside the intended outline of the new plate. You could probably put the stick pads over the holes anyway and then attach the plate.

 

[vitesse]

Old thread, sorry, but I'm going through the same processs. On mine, using a thin flat metal or plastic tool, like a dinner knife,g you to gently prise the frame up by the clips on the top and sides to pop the plate out.

I saved my plates from the old car but the holders on the Tesla won't take them because they are too thick. The original Tesla plates are surprisingly thin.

I will probably ask Tesla to print some for me, though a new holder might be cheaper - but I like how it says all-wheel-drive

 

[Beady3647]

I effed up on trying to fix my cherished plate, so I phoned the SC (Birmingham) and they were excellent - fitted them for free and fixed the slight breakage I had caused. When I had to get new ones fitted for MOT last November (extremely minor letter spacing issue!!!) I phoned again and it was done in about 20 minutes - once again no charge.

 

[TE51 DAV]

I'd had standard thickness plates made up before I found this thread but then found my way here when I was having the same difficulty everyone else reports.

The front plate fitted just about and without risking any tabs on the mount. Just had to be careful.

The back "All-Wheel Drive" holder just needed a slight adjustment. It is easier to do if you unscrew it (two screws revealed when the old plate is removed) but can be done in-situ. With no plate in the holder, you can see there are a series of very thin plastic vertical struts that push the plate outwards. I just used wirecutters to remove the short ones next to the tabs. I couldn't see any real risk as it still left the long plastic struts if I'd found I needed to get a thin plate afterall.

Both plates now fit perfectly in the standard Tesla holders.

 

[vitesse]

Old thread, sorry, but I'm going through the same processs. On mine, using a thin flat metal or plastic tool, like a dinner knife,g you to gently prise the frame up by the clips on the top and sides to pop the plate out.

I saved my plates from the old car but the holders on the Tesla won't take them because they are too thick. The original Tesla plates are surprisingly thin.

I will probably ask Tesla to print some for me, though a new holder might be cheaper - but I like how it says all-wheel-drive

I forgot to follow-up - my Tesla service centre printed my plates for free Bear in mind we bought our Tesla from them (used CPO) but a nice gesture of course.