Bit of a strange question, I know, but I shall explain:-

Noticed that the rear number plate was loose on one side, so tried to tighten the screw. It would not budge due to being cross-threaded, & consequently I stripped the head of the screw!

Only solution I could think of, is to push the captive nut from inside the boot lid & fit a new nut & screw. Only problem is, that the local dealer does not stock the screw & uses double-sided tape instead. The screw is available from Skoda UK, but only in bags of 100!

It would be greatly appreciated if someone could find out if their local dealer has these screws in stock?

Mine appear to be taped on as well - I dont mind this for several reasons

1. Smooth

2. Easier to clean without destroying cloths/sponge

3. Not gonna rust

soon to be tapeing mine on much cleaner look in my oppinion

I could go for this option myself but this will leave me with two holes in my number plate! Then I would have to buy a new plate.

Plus, I have a pair of show plates on order, so interchangability is required.

I think the screws are standard cause I had the same problem with my previous car. Brought a set from Halfords and they fitted fine.

Worth a try.

Try using industrial strength velcro instead of double-sided sticky tape. I use it myself as I have a private plate which is slighty mis-spaced. Whenever I venture out of my county (which is hassle free in regards to number plates) I peel the plates off and put the legal ones on...

The screws corrode into the inserts, thats why the either snap or strip the head.

I usually pull the plate off, undo whats left of the screw with a pair of mole grips and stick a new plate on with good quality double sided tape. It wont corrode and the plate is much less likely to seperate as it doesnt have holes drilled through it.

I found putting the front on with tape hard as the bumper seems to be rounded there. So, I did it up with screws though I should get some of those caps at some point.

Try using industrial strength velcro instead of double-sided sticky tape. I use it myself as I have a private plate which is slighty mis-spaced. Whenever I venture out of my county (which is hassle free in regards to number plates) I peel the plates off and put the legal ones on...

Ah! Velcro - what a great invention!

Still means I have to buy a new plate. Thinking about it, I might as well pick up a new front one, as will look odd with two different plates.

Both mine were screwed on but the dealers made such a mess of drilling them they were seperating within a week. Had them replaced and are now stuck on.

Ah! Velcro - what a great invention!

Still means I have to buy a new plate. Thinking about it' date=' I might as well pick up a new front one, as will look odd with two different plates.[/quote']

You will need powerful velcro on the front as it's curved but it's not necessary on the back. I've done it on my last 3 cars and it's a great idea. Alot less mess than some versions of double-sided sticky tape and a smoother look than screws. You also don't worry about lining it up perfectly as you do with sticky tape, you just peel and start again.

Velcro is ok, as long an no one realises thats what its held on with.

The same can be said for the sticky tape though. The stuff my dealer uses is easier to peel than the velcro I use...

I'm tempted to replace my screws with tape/velcro. Just to add to the smooth bum look. (How vane!)

The same can be said for the sticky tape though. The stuff my dealer uses is easier to peel than the velcro I use...

As can screws cant it..lol

The tape I use with the activator primer ive got you'll be taking the bumper off before the plate..lol.

As can screws cant it..lol

The tape I use with the activator primer ive got you'll be taking the bumper off before the plate..lol.

I know screws are safer but for me they're a pain in the a*se. I've seen a number plate being taken off with what you've described and it ended up in the bodyshop...

You will need powerful velcro on the front as it's curved but it's not necessary on the back. I've done it on my last 3 cars and it's a great idea. Alot less mess than some versions of double-sided sticky tape and a smoother look than screws. You also don't worry about lining it up perfectly as you do with sticky tape, you just peel and start again.

The front plate isn't a problem & I'll probably use the existing screws as they are self-tapping ones.

The rear ones are so easy to cross thread 'cos of the small pitch of thread.

Just found some velcro in the garage so I'll order some new plates tomorrow.

Question is - what style should i go for? Don't want anything silly. Had some 3D effect lettering on the Corrado, which made a nice touch.

Depends who you're using for the plates. Fancyplates.com do a nice reflective shadow to the lettering as well as a host of other options. Be careful though if you're likely to get pulled as they don't print the postcode etc. on the bottom of the plate which is now a legal requirement. Saying that though, if you want something fancy then you can't get the likes of Halfords to do it for you anyway...

It's not a legal requirement to display where you bought your plates. No-one will care nor will they ever care. As long as they are standard it won't matter. However, the font and spacing is a legal requirement.

Any new plates made after Sep 2001 have to display the originators name and postcode, I was pulled in Anglesey and was ticked off on 3 counts. The above, the fact one letter is mis-spaced and I had a honeycomb background...

Just Got some pressed Metal German style ones for my c.......

Look the dogs:

I'm sad and have German Dealer plates too

Not sure on the legality of them but they look the dogs...

Look nice Steve!

Don't want anything too fancy as the local chav's will take an interest. Like to keep the looks fairly stealthy.

My dealer did the usual and the rear screws are now corroding badly - they say they will replace them & the plates 'cause they never offered the GB style that I wanted but I'm not holding my breath on this. Dealers seem to have developed a new found arrogance that is directly proportional to sales success, gone are the days when they were so grateful that you would buy a Skoda they'd virtually offer to let you sleep with their daughter.

Some time ago it was possible to get a triangular plate that screwed into the car at the pointed end and had sticky stuff at the wide end that attached to the back of the plate. They were really strong and worked well. However maybe with the demise of many plate making outlets they have disappeared. Sure stopped the plates de-laminating or the screw problems.

sticky pads from halfords and a good dose of no more nails stuck mine on perfectly!!