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When I got them I reevaluated the anti-theft to pain-in-my-*** ratio and decided not to install them. I ended up giving them to my neighbor. You may feel differently about them or have a more pressing need to deter plate theft than I do.
I have used these on several of my cars and they work great. They have a unique pin in the center that only their allen wrench will fit. The web address that Rooster used is where I got all of mine from.
I have used these on several of my cars and they work great. They have a unique pin in the center that only their allen wrench will fit. The web address that Rooster used is where I got all of mine from.
Actually, you can buy torx bits almost anywhere that have the "security" pin in the center that I would bet has a size that will fit these screws.
But really, who cares if someone steals your license plates? It is not like they cannot be replaced, and they might tear up something else in the process if they really want them.
Funny thing is two of my neighbors just got their plates stolen this weekend. Both black SUVs. What can you do with stolen license plates, unless bolt them to a similar car and collect a couple hundred red light camera and parking tickets just to be a d*ck?
I would think they would get reported stolen and flagged and if they were called in the police would know - maybe not though.
But really, who cares if someone steals your license plates? It is not like they cannot be replaced, and they might tear up something else in the process if they really want them.
Yes, but if they steal a personalized plate, you can't replace that. Who'd steal a personalized plate? No shortage of nuts out there.
Yes, but if they steal a personalized plate, you can't replace that. Who'd steal a personalized plate? No shortage of nuts out there.
Not all states are like CA, thank goodness. It varies by state, it would pay to check whatever state in which the vehicle is registered. Maryland is one that will issue substitute vanity plates if they are lost or stolen.
I agree about who would bother stealing vanity plates; unless somebody wanted a wall trophy for a really cool plate, but then why take both? Even CA will replace them if you still have one of them.
Like most thefts, this type is most likely a target of opportunity, so reducing the ease by which the thief is able to ****** the plate quickly will help the casual theft. Even something like a hex head screw (many sizes possible), rather than a standard flat blade head (all you need is a coin) is probably enough to make them head to easier pickings.
Actually, you can buy torx bits almost anywhere that have the "security" pin in the center that I would bet has a size that will fit these screws.
But really, who cares if someone steals your license plates? It is not like they cannot be replaced, and they might tear up something else in the process if they really want them.
Can get them at any Harbor freight, sears, etc. 32+ piece sets of all the different types for $10 or less.
That said, it may prevent a kid from stealing your plate or cause someone looking for any plate to move to another car, but if they really want your plate they will take it.
License plate locks are like wheel locks - very little deterrent to a determined thief.
However, if my license plate locks (torx with pin) keep some drunk/punk from taking my personalized plate on a lark, it's worth the six bucks I paid at Auto Zone.
Exactly. Why would you not Secure your plate with the best possible method. You are responsible if the plate gets stolen. Or you will have a fun time explaining in Metal bracelets. if the missing plate gets reported or on another car. Without your knowledge.
Funny thing is two of my neighbors just got their plates stolen this weekend. Both black SUVs. What can you do with stolen license plates, unless bolt them to a similar car and collect a couple hundred red light camera and parking tickets just to be a d*ck?
I would think they would get reported stolen and flagged and if they were called in the police would know - maybe not though.
What professional car thieves do is steal one plate from a similar vehicle as the one they boosted, and run it on the stolen vehicle. The owner who looses one plate either doesn't notice the one missing plate, or, thinks the plate may have just fallen off..so they generally don't report the one missing plate. This allows the car thief to run the stolen car until they can dispose of it. This very thing happened to my daughter's Mustang. Didn't know anything was amiss until CHP called to report my daughter's car was abandoned somewhere on a country road. Told CHP officer I didn't think so as I was looking at my daughter's Mustang sitting in our driveway. CHP officer reported the plate on the abandoned/stripped vehicle came back registered to my daughter.
Yes, I had a plate stolen. In addition to what HDBADDOG55 said, thieves use the stolen plate to steal gasoline and rob convenience stores. They know the car is on camera so they steal a plate, put it on their car and cover their faces with ski masks or other devices then hold up stores or fill up with gas at certain stores that do not have locked gas pumps and drive off without paying. This scenario only works if the stolen plate matches the car used to commit the crime. My plate was stolen off a old Jeep Grand Cherokee with a common paint scheme. A Corvette is an unlikely target for this scenario. However my black 05 Highlander might be a perfect target.
Last edited by roadbike56; 01-06-2016 at 08:33 PM.
What professional car thieves do is steal one plate from a similar vehicle as the one they boosted, and run it on the stolen vehicle. The owner who looses one plate either doesn't notice the one missing plate, or, thinks the plate may have just fallen off..so they generally don't report the one missing plate. This allows the car thief to run the stolen car until they can dispose of it. This very thing happened to my daughter's Mustang. Didn't know anything was amiss until CHP called to report my daughter's car was abandoned somewhere on a country road. Told CHP officer I didn't think so as I was looking at my daughter's Mustang sitting in our driveway. CHP officer reported the plate on the abandoned/stripped vehicle came back registered to my daughter.
I guess if they were stealing a car to drive to a chop shop or somewhere to strip it the same night that would make sense. Cant figure why they stole 2 plates from the same kind of color and type of car in the same subdivision though, maybe one was expired..
01-04-2016, 12:04 PM
Even CA will replace them if you still have one of them.
