European Delivery License Plate vs. CA Plate

selm · 02-01-2006, 12:12 AM

I received my California plates in the mail today, so it was time for the temporary Euro plate to come off. After taking off the ED plate, my CA plate will not fit. Did my dealer not do some necessary prep? Did BMW give me a Euro spec trunk?

I have attached pictures and am looking for your help.

Also, my dealer forgot to smog the car when I got back to the states and forgot to do the vin verification form, so I got this frantic phone call from my sales rep in early January about needing my car right away to meet those requirements. I gave it to them so I could get a software update, but it delayed my CA plates for several months. Also, I just got a letter saying they underestimated the license fees, so I need to send them a check for the difference. I loved my ED trip and the car, but have not been impressed with this dealer. I will do ED again, but will seriously consider a new dealer.

BeemMeUp · 02-01-2006, 12:15 AM

There is a frame adapter for the US plates, check your trunk, Mine was in the wheel well.

~Tom

selm · 02-01-2006, 12:16 AM

Thanks Tom. I'll go check and then hide in shame if you are right!

markE90 · 02-01-2006, 12:18 AM

there is a bracket for the CA plate. its in your trunk. if not got to the dealer and they will give you one.

CALIF65GM · 02-01-2006, 12:23 AM

Hmmm I didn't need a smog on my car.

I think the problem with your plate is that the dealer didn't get to prep, so you don't even have the dealer advertising lic. frame. For them to put the dealer plate on, they would have had to install the lic. bracket first.

BTW why is your registration only good until Aug. 06?

When did you take re-delivery?

MB330 · 02-01-2006, 12:24 AM

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Originally Posted by selm

Thanks Tom. I'll go check and then hide in shame if you are right!

Please show pic with adapter.
Thank you

selm · 02-01-2006, 12:26 AM

I found the frame in the hole in the trunk. I just don't have any screws that small? Any suggestion on screw size.

selm · 02-01-2006, 12:27 AM

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Originally Posted by CALIF65GM

Hmmm I didn't need a smog on my car.

I think the problem with your plate is that the dealer didn't get to prep, so you don't even have the dealer advertising lic. frame. For them to put the dealer plate on, they would have had to install the lic. bracket first.

BTW why is your registration only good until Aug. 06?

When did you take re-delivery?

I ordered my car in June, Signed the paperwork in August (hence the Aug reg date), took delivery in Munich in September, and have had my redelivery since Oct 31. Just now jot my plates because of the dealer screw up.

BeemMeUp · 02-01-2006, 12:41 AM

I don't know what size the screws are. You might want to take another look like in the glove box or in the trunk where the tools are. The screws are in a small plastic bag. If you can't find em I am sure your dealer would square you away.

selm · 02-01-2006, 12:58 AM

No plastic bag/no screws. NIVKI89, here is your pic of the frame holder.

I will call the dealer in the AM! Thanks everyone.

BeemMeUp · 02-01-2006, 01:40 AM

LOL...Yeah that's the bugger.

I know you hated having to take off those ED plates...I am going to try and keep my European plates on as long as possible when I move back to the US.

CALIF65GM · 02-02-2006, 12:03 AM

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Originally Posted by selm

I ordered my car in June, Signed the paperwork in August (hence the Aug reg date), took delivery in Munich in September, and have had my redelivery since Oct 31. Just now jot my plates because of the dealer screw up.

Your dealer sc*ewed you over for 2-mths of registration that's probably why they're asking for the additional $.

They shouldn't have submitted the registration until the day you took re-delivery. It appears that they submitted it when you did the paperwork prior to your ED.

My Finance Guy specifically told me that I pay for the registration when I do the paperwork, but he doesn't submit the actual docs until the day I take re-delivery. I took re-delivery on 1/14/06, and my tags are good until 1/16/07.

CALIF65GM · 02-02-2006, 12:06 AM

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Originally Posted by selm

No plastic bag/no screws.

They would have given you the bag of screws in Munich. The bag also has the color stickers for differentiating the key fobs.

selm · 02-02-2006, 06:00 AM

Yeah, I never got the screws or the stickers you are mentioning. I have a call into the dealer to get a breakdown of the fees so that I can dispute the additional charge on fees.

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selm Fight On! 8 Rep 236 Posts Drives: 2006 325i Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: SD, CA iTrader: (0)	European Delivery License Plate vs. CA Plate I received my California plates in the mail today, so it was time for the temporary Euro plate to come off. After taking off the ED plate, my CA plate will not fit. Did my dealer not do some necessary prep? Did BMW give me a Euro spec trunk? I have attached pictures and am looking for your help. Also, my dealer forgot to smog the car when I got back to the states and forgot to do the vin verification form, so I got this frantic phone call from my sales rep in early January about needing my car right away to meet those requirements. I gave it to them so I could get a software update, but it delayed my CA plates for several months. Also, I just got a letter saying they underestimated the license fees, so I need to send them a check for the difference. I loved my ED trip and the car, but have not been impressed with this dealer. I will do ED again, but will seriously consider a new dealer. Attached Images
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BeemMeUp Private First Class 1 Rep 178 Posts Drives: BMW 330i Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Kansas iTrader: (0)	There is a frame adapter for the US plates, check your trunk, Mine was in the wheel well. ~Tom __________________ E90 330i / SG / Biege / Burl / ZPP / Heated Seats / Steptronic / CA / PDC / ACC / iDrive / Sirius-prep
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selm Fight On! 8 Rep 236 Posts Drives: 2006 325i Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: SD, CA iTrader: (0)	Thanks Tom. I'll go check and then hide in shame if you are right!
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markE90 Major 74 Rep 1,440 Posts Drives: AW X5 35d Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Torrance, CA iTrader: (23)	there is a bracket for the CA plate. its in your trunk. if not got to the dealer and they will give you one.
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CALIF65GM Colonel 97 Rep 2,041 Posts Drives: e93-35 May08 ED Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: SF, CA iTrader: (0) Garage List 06 - Oct. 05 build ... [0.00]	Hmmm I didn't need a smog on my car. I think the problem with your plate is that the dealer didn't get to prep, so you don't even have the dealer advertising lic. frame. For them to put the dealer plate on, they would have had to install the lic. bracket first. BTW why is your registration only good until Aug. 06? When did you take re-delivery? __________________ 5-2-08 e93-35 ED Montego w/Jade Grey, Step w/Paddles, PP, SP, CA, hot seats and iPod.Awaing re-delivery soon. Debadged 330xi ED 11/14/05 Auto/Mystic Blue/Gray leather with Alum/PP/SP/CA/Fold-down rear seats/Alarm. Sold to Carmax on 6/7/08 with 50,624 miles on clock
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selm Fight On! 8 Rep 236 Posts Drives: 2006 325i Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: SD, CA iTrader: (0)	I found the frame in the hole in the trunk. I just don't have any screws that small? Any suggestion on screw size.
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BeemMeUp Private First Class 1 Rep 178 Posts Drives: BMW 330i Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Kansas iTrader: (0)	I don't know what size the screws are. You might want to take another look like in the glove box or in the trunk where the tools are. The screws are in a small plastic bag. If you can't find em I am sure your dealer would square you away. __________________ E90 330i / SG / Biege / Burl / ZPP / Heated Seats / Steptronic / CA / PDC / ACC / iDrive / Sirius-prep
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selm Fight On! 8 Rep 236 Posts Drives: 2006 325i Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: SD, CA iTrader: (0)	No plastic bag/no screws. NIVKI89, here is your pic of the frame holder. I will call the dealer in the AM! Thanks everyone. Attached Images
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BeemMeUp Private First Class 1 Rep 178 Posts Drives: BMW 330i Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Kansas iTrader: (0)	LOL...Yeah that's the bugger. I know you hated having to take off those ED plates...I am going to try and keep my European plates on as long as possible when I move back to the US. __________________ E90 330i / SG / Biege / Burl / ZPP / Heated Seats / Steptronic / CA / PDC / ACC / iDrive / Sirius-prep
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selm Fight On! 8 Rep 236 Posts Drives: 2006 325i Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: SD, CA iTrader: (0)	Yeah, I never got the screws or the stickers you are mentioning. I have a call into the dealer to get a breakdown of the fees so that I can dispute the additional charge on fees.
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