Changing number plates

[mbames]

The Felicia is due a numberplate change to get it pass the MOT. So I ordered some new plates of the internet. I was going to take the old ones off this morning, and use them as a template as to where to drill the mounting holes in the new plates, but what do I find....

.. the screws that were hidden under the little plastic caps (yellow / black / white) have now rusted badly, as I guess the caps kept the moisture on the head of the screw and I can't easily get the old ones out.

For the rear plate I could double side-tape it on (my Octy has the back one stuck on), but the front, I guess I should definately screw on, as it it attached to the bumper which would not give a very good mating surface for tape? Or is my best bet to drill out the existing screws, and just get something from Halfords to mount the plates?

[bobob]

Had this problem with mine

Just chiselled off the back part of the screw cover with a small screwdiver and hammer, then used a pair of mole grips.

[ak89]

i changed my numberplates there for MOT, pulled the 2 off and just stuck on the new ones, seems to be fine

[mbames]

Had this problem with mine

Just chiselled off the back part of the screw cover with a small screwdiver and hammer, then used a pair of mole grips.

That is what I did in the end. I popped down to Halfords for some plastic coloured caps, but they wanted