Anyone know the name of this model/ brand license plate theft prevention round screws/ bolts solution as well as the bracket model. Correct me if I am mistaken but I believe that Honda (2020 Fit) typically use Phillips Pan Head M6-1.0 x 20mm screws so that needs to be taken into consideration. If possible I would like to purchase it as a combo. TIA.

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The license plate fixing points in front have M6 thread inserts, just as you assumed, and they are on 210 mm distance. In rear the plastic inserts are made for 5 mm self tapping screws, but can be drilled and threaded for M6. The holes are on 240 mm distance.

 

Thanks. I only use rear plates. Do you know if in the picture the round looking chrome "screws" are they actually round screws or are those just covers that slip onto a different type of screw. Thanks.

 

Unfortunately I have no idea!

 

If possible ask the driver of this car where they got this license plate holder.

 

I actually hung around the grocery store parking lot an extra 10 minutes hoping they would come out but to no avail. I just ended up trying to look not all sketchy as I snapped a picture of the plate : )

 

I'm pretty sure those are just decorative. My wife's car came with similar looking snap on caps over the license plate screws. As best as I could tell they just made the screws rust faster by trapping moisture.

Is license plate theft a big issue in Las Vegas? I've read about it in fictional heist novels but it's not something that's ever crossed my mind in real life.

If you're really concerned, you can buy screws and bolts, presumably in a diameter and length that will work for you, with security heads that require a special bit to remove. There are different types, but you'll commonly see them holding the dividers in public restrooms together. Apparently toilet divider disassembly is also a major issue.

 

You can always take a normal screw with a phillips or torx type head and then use a drill bit to grind out the head so that the screw can never be taken off again. Yeah OK, some disadvantages to this method.