Personalised Plates

sparoz · 04-20-2011, 02:01 AM

One of my customers just told me that a Learner's backed into my car and didn't left a note - the only damage I can see is on my personalised plates - which is now deformed.

Had a quick look on the ppq website and you can't replace just the front plates?!?

Anyhow, it is only 250, but 250 that I didn't have to spend.

Just a little rant....

alik01 · 04-20-2011, 02:07 AM

That sucks Sparoz. Wish people had some common courtesy sometimes. At least there is some consolation in that it could have been far far worse.

BBK · 04-20-2011, 02:08 AM

Pretty sure you can replace just one plate, I have done it before... Maybe you can't on the prestige ones that you have?

sparoz · 04-20-2011, 03:13 AM

Just noticed there is some damage behind the plates - where the plate has pressed into the front bumper. Would you guys get the number and have it fix? Just kind of a bit annoying to have it done.... I mean it is likely to cause me time/effort/inconvenience, and they probably can't match colour properly.

RaihaX · 04-20-2011, 03:27 AM

I tried replacing my custom plate as my front one got damaged as well and it looks like that you have to buy both plates you cant just get one

BMWRX · 04-20-2011, 06:18 AM

I had a damaged front slimline and when I called they said I had to buy both, but it was only about $50. That was only about three months ago so might still be the case.

sparoz · 04-20-2011, 07:47 AM

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Originally Posted by BMWRX

I had a damaged front slimline and when I called they said I had to buy both, but it was only about $50. That was only about three months ago so might still be the case.

Might be worth while to give them a call - online is $250 for both front and back for the prestige.

RaihaX · 04-20-2011, 09:12 AM

It depend on the material cause there is two type one is like 250 and the either is like 70

Jude Starr · 04-20-2011, 05:39 PM

We had to replace personalised plates recently; it didn't cost that much and yes, we had to get both plates - they won't reissue just one.

MrBlonde · 04-20-2011, 06:17 PM

Yep, you can't replace just one.

BBK · 04-20-2011, 11:49 PM

I have... when I had my plates ordered the front wasn't slim line as we didnt know what it looked like. So we had it replaced a few weeks after.

sparoz · 04-21-2011, 07:54 AM

Might go with the Flexi plates when I replaced them - but that cost $400!!! what a rip off - just because I got a prestige plate..

RadiuM · 04-22-2011, 06:12 AM

Personally, if you can't see the damage behind the plate then I wouldn't bother, who cares.

Also, if your customer saw them hit your car, why didn' they stop them, or at the VERY minimum take down their number plate?

People really are tards sometimes. If I ever see an accident no matter if it's obvious or i'm 10 cars back and still see it I stop and give both drivers my details as a witness.

Dec540 · 04-22-2011, 08:31 AM

You could always just get a sticker made up.. I ran a sticker numberplate for about 8 months and never had any issues with it. Mark has been running one for even longer now and had no issues either

They also don't light up in the dark when a flash goes off, so you could almost call it an investment

sparoz · 04-22-2011, 09:33 AM

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Originally Posted by RadiuM

Personally, if you can't see the damage behind the plate then I wouldn't bother, who cares.

Also, if your customer saw them hit your car, why didn' they stop them, or at the VERY minimum take down their number plate?

People really are tards sometimes. If I ever see an accident no matter if it's obvious or i'm 10 cars back and still see it I stop and give both drivers my details as a witness.

She did write down the number; just didn't tell me until I walked pass her house a few days later - which makes it no use. I pretty much been going home late last week, so didn't see the damage at all - not that obvious so wouldn't notice until you see it.

So, anyway, can't really see the damage, new car is coming in August - so I probably won't bother. Will get some new plates with the new car.

MikeVictor · 04-22-2011, 05:21 PM

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Originally Posted by sparoz

She did write down the number; just didn't tell me until I walked pass her house a few days later - which makes it no use. I pretty much been going home late last week, so didn't see the damage at all - not that obvious so wouldn't notice until you see it.

So, anyway, can't really see the damage, new car is coming in August - so I probably won't bother. Will get some new plates with the new car.

It's not useless at all mate, you've got the ability to start a no-fault claim right there. You can get your plates and damage repaired at no $ cost to you. That's what your insurance is there for after all.

Go for it I say!

Taymaishu · 04-22-2011, 06:02 PM

Sorry to hear mate.

Chase it down. You have a witness and the number plate of the offender.

Go get some shiny new plates for free!

jksgoh · 04-27-2011, 09:21 PM

similar thing happened to me about half a year ago.
Was at vic market parked on the side of the street, and the only space infront of me was "no standing".
came back from eating a bratwurst to see my front plate deformed and a little rust spot in the middle (obviously from whatever hit it ?tow ball). luckily, i managed to bend the plate back and the damage isnt too obvious, and even luckier no damage was done to the bumper.
friggin annoying though, made worse by the fact that it was no standing infront of my car.
ar well, anyway, good luck with sorting yours out sparoz.

04-20-2011, 02:01 AM	#1
sparoz Brigadier General 191 Rep 4,848 Posts Drives: VO 1///M; Macan Turbo Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Sunshine Coast iTrader: (0)	Personalised Plates One of my customers just told me that a Learner's backed into my car and didn't left a note - the only damage I can see is on my personalised plates - which is now deformed. Had a quick look on the ppq website and you can't replace just the front plates?!? Anyhow, it is only 250, but 250 that I didn't have to spend. Just a little rant.... __________________ Macan S Diesel - Carrera White Macan Turbo - White 1///M - Valencia Orange
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04-20-2011, 02:07 AM	#2
alik01 Lieutenant Colonel 51 Rep 1,792 Posts Drives: Slowly & Responsibly Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Darwin, Australia iTrader: (0)	That sucks Sparoz. Wish people had some common courtesy sometimes. At least there is some consolation in that it could have been far far worse.
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04-20-2011, 02:08 AM	#3
BBK Banned 88 Rep 3,070 Posts Drives: A boring one... Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Australia iTrader: (0) Garage List 2009 BMW 135i [5.76]	Pretty sure you can replace just one plate, I have done it before... Maybe you can't on the prestige ones that you have?
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04-20-2011, 03:13 AM	#4
sparoz Brigadier General 191 Rep 4,848 Posts Drives: VO 1///M; Macan Turbo Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Sunshine Coast iTrader: (0)	Just noticed there is some damage behind the plates - where the plate has pressed into the front bumper. Would you guys get the number and have it fix? Just kind of a bit annoying to have it done.... I mean it is likely to cause me time/effort/inconvenience, and they probably can't match colour properly. __________________ Macan S Diesel - Carrera White Macan Turbo - White 1///M - Valencia Orange
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04-20-2011, 03:27 AM	#5
RaihaX Major General 156 Rep 4,995 Posts Drives: 08' 135i Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Australia, Perth iTrader: (2)	I tried replacing my custom plate as my front one got damaged as well and it looks like that you have to buy both plates you cant just get one
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04-20-2011, 06:18 AM	#6
BMWRX Major 98 Rep 1,092 Posts Drives: F82 M4 CP Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Brisbane, Queensland iTrader: (0) Garage List 2017 BMW M4 [0.00]	I had a damaged front slimline and when I called they said I had to buy both, but it was only about $50. That was only about three months ago so might still be the case. __________________ 2017 BMW M4 Competition - Mineral Grey 2009 BMW 135i - Titan Silver - SOLD
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04-20-2011, 09:12 AM	#8
RaihaX Major General 156 Rep 4,995 Posts Drives: 08' 135i Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Australia, Perth iTrader: (2)	It depend on the material cause there is two type one is like 250 and the either is like 70
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04-20-2011, 05:39 PM	#9
Jude Starr Private First Class 4 Rep 110 Posts Drives: 123d hatch & X1 23D Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Brisbane, Australia iTrader: (0)	We had to replace personalised plates recently; it didn't cost that much and yes, we had to get both plates - they won't reissue just one.
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04-20-2011, 06:17 PM	#10
MrBlonde Colonel 122 Rep 2,695 Posts Drives: Audi TTRS, M Coupe, 1299 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Merewether iTrader: (0)	Yep, you can't replace just one. __________________ .-=[ Kenny ]=-. 1999 BMW M Coupe 10.775 @ 134.35 mph w/1.600 60' (Best 136.07 mph) 25th August 2004. +2010 X5 35D+ Check out the 1Addicts Drag Racing Standings and Drag Racing 101.
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04-20-2011, 11:49 PM	#11
BBK Banned 88 Rep 3,070 Posts Drives: A boring one... Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Australia iTrader: (0) Garage List 2009 BMW 135i [5.76]	I have... when I had my plates ordered the front wasn't slim line as we didnt know what it looked like. So we had it replaced a few weeks after.
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04-21-2011, 07:54 AM	#12
sparoz Brigadier General 191 Rep 4,848 Posts Drives: VO 1///M; Macan Turbo Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Sunshine Coast iTrader: (0)	Might go with the Flexi plates when I replaced them - but that cost $400!!! what a rip off - just because I got a prestige plate.. __________________ Macan S Diesel - Carrera White Macan Turbo - White 1///M - Valencia Orange
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04-22-2011, 06:12 AM	#13
RadiuM Captain 38 Rep 839 Posts Drives: 135i, 97 GTR VSpec Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: perth iTrader: (1)	Personally, if you can't see the damage behind the plate then I wouldn't bother, who cares. Also, if your customer saw them hit your car, why didn' they stop them, or at the VERY minimum take down their number plate? People really are tards sometimes. If I ever see an accident no matter if it's obvious or i'm 10 cars back and still see it I stop and give both drivers my details as a witness. __________________ '09 BMW 135i, Lemans Blue '97 Nissan Skyline R33 Series II GTR V-Spec
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04-22-2011, 08:31 AM	#14
Dec540 Captain 136 Rep 677 Posts Drives: M2 LCI Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sunshine Coast, Australia iTrader: (0)	You could always just get a sticker made up.. I ran a sticker numberplate for about 8 months and never had any issues with it. Mark has been running one for even longer now and had no issues either They also don't light up in the dark when a flash goes off, so you could almost call it an investment
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Taymaishu Banned 145 Rep 3,016 Posts Drives: I love massive black cocks Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: in my ass and around my mouth iTrader: (0) Garage List 2009 125i [5.50]	Sorry to hear mate. Chase it down. You have a witness and the number plate of the offender. Go get some shiny new plates for free!
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04-27-2011, 09:21 PM	#18
jksgoh Major 141 Rep 1,448 Posts Drives: M2 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Melb, Vic, Aus iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 E82 125i [0.00]	similar thing happened to me about half a year ago. Was at vic market parked on the side of the street, and the only space infront of me was "no standing". came back from eating a bratwurst to see my front plate deformed and a little rust spot in the middle (obviously from whatever hit it ?tow ball). luckily, i managed to bend the plate back and the damage isnt too obvious, and even luckier no damage was done to the bumper. friggin annoying though, made worse by the fact that it was no standing infront of my car. ar well, anyway, good luck with sorting yours out sparoz.
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