What is the best style of number plate for the Tiguan ?

[daz32]

Looks great IsDon.
I’ve seen plenty where the standard rear plate has about 3cm of what looks like black foam pad stuck to the boot extending either side of the plate (the size of a euro plate). I assume anti vibration tape or similar. Presumably some dealers clean this off while others leave it sticking out. It looks pretty shabby.

i had black foam sticking out under my black euro plate.

at first it appeared the dealer installed the plate too high however i realised it had to be slightly higher due to the alignment of the plate factory plate holes. if the dealer fitted it to the holes they would have had to drill into the lettering rather than the empty black space

was easy enough to trim the foam away.

I have the slim euro front and personally prefer it. I will be keen to remove the VW plate holder and purchase the bumper plugs though

It's pleasantly surprising this is "a thing" for others. I was having these discussions with my wife prior to delivery and she would just shake her head wondering why I cared haha

[Dutch77]

I have the slim euro front and personally prefer it. I will be keen to remove the VW plate holder and purchase the bumper plugs though

Agreed; the 'cheat' method of some screw caps and a bit of spray paint is cheaper - see tigger73's Roc for a good example.

[daz32]

Agreed; the 'cheat' method of some screw caps and a bit of spray paint is cheaper - see tigger73's Roc for a good example.

didnt realise those were just stickers! now to find some body coloured spray paint

[Dutch77]

I've read one too many stories of people forking out for 'plugs' only to have them not fit correctly.

Even a Super Cheap that offers spray paint will do up a can for $20 or so from memory.

[Orpheus2k]

I have the same dilemma with my car coming soon. I’m getting a black Wolfsburg so it’s all blacked out. Two options:

1. I like the white on black plates but the front plate is very small so the plate base will show (although it’s a black colour so should blend with the car)



2. Otherwise for a bigger sized plate I have to get the euro style



Thoughts?


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[Dutch77]

Slim, remove the plate holder.

[daz32]

I have the same dilemma with my car coming soon. I’m getting a black Wolfsburg so it’s all blacked out. Two options:

1. I like the white on black plates but the front plate is very small so the plate base will show (although it’s a black colour so should blend with the car)

2. Otherwise for a bigger sized plate I have to get the euro style

Thoughts?

If you have a custom plate i thnk the white on black and remove the plate holder

otherwise euro in either slim with removed plate holder or full size

did you negotiate this with the dealer already? Euro plate will cost more and if you havent included this in your contract you could be up for a few hundred dollars

[Orpheus2k]

Slim, remove the plate holder.

Dutch, if I remove the plate holder will there be holes in the bumper?


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[Dutch77]

Yep - but easily hidden using the plug/cap method per page 1.

A lot cleaner than having the holder there, albeit maybe less of an issue on a chunkier SUV than on the sportier/sleeker Golfs/Polos/Rocs etc., and a lot cheaper than organising a fill and spray job. If you were unlucky enough to have an 'incident' on the front you could always "kill two birds with one stone" though.

Of course if you prefer the big Euro up front (and see same point as above) then obviously not an issue. On a black car, the states that permit a black and gold Euro like you have displayed, looks pretty reasonable as well.

[Orpheus2k]

If you have a custom plate i thnk the white on black and remove the plate holder

otherwise euro in either slim with removed plate holder or full size

did you negotiate this with the dealer already? Euro plate will cost more and if you havent included this in your contract you could be up for a few hundred dollars

Told my dealer to install standard plates (cheaper cost than premium). I will then order my custom plate ( haven’t decided on the name or style yet) and will see if the dealer can change them over for me. Also the dealer would install the plate protector as well?


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[Dutch77]

Yep, that is exactly what I've done on the last few cars.

There isn't much point "negotiating" a particular plate into the deal as they are a fixed cost regardless, so you'll always be paying for it regardless. If you're still undecided, rock the standard plate and replace later. Main thing is to make sure you don't end up with drill holes where you don't want them later.

My dealers have been happy to play around with plates/holders. I stick to things I am ok at, rather than screw them up.

[Jeljones]

Main thing is to make sure you don't end up with drill holes where you don't want them later.

My dealers have been happy to play around with plates/holders. I stick to things I am ok at, rather than screw them up.

My dealer managed to leave extra holes in my euro plates. Wasn't happy but they agreed to reimburse the expense of a replacement.

[The J Man]

The number plate is a better match than the photo suggests - it goes a funny colour under flash



I'd love to get rid of that black crap at the edges but I'm not sure what I'll find underneath

[IsDon]

What is the best style of number plate for the Tiguan ?

The number plate is a better match than the photo suggests - it goes a funny colour under flash

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I'd love to get rid of that black crap at the edges but I'm not sure what I'll find underneath

Paint. And some glue.

Many have successfully removed the offending black stuff. Go for it. It looks horrible otherwise.

[spacemannz]

I'd love to get rid of that black crap at the edges but I'm not sure what I'll find underneath

My dealer must’ve done it as part of the detailing. Surprising as the detailing was otherwise pretty ordinary.
Maybe you can ask your dealer to remove it if you haven’t had it long?