Best Front Plate Mounting Options?

Johnstone · February 4, 2025, 5:34pm

For those who have a front plate, any good recommendations for drill-free plate holders that aren’t too expensive? I really don’t want to drill into the bumper. Any suggestions?

Nuri · February 4, 2025, 5:34pm

Missionary style.

Zaren · February 4, 2025, 5:34pm

I just keep mine in the trunk. Never been a problem for me in Minnesota.

Noah · February 4, 2025, 5:34pm

I keep mine wedged in the passenger-side dash behind the windshield. Not sure if it’s legal, but no issues so far.

Johnstone · February 4, 2025, 5:34pm

Noah said:
I keep mine wedged in the passenger-side dash behind the windshield. Not sure if it’s legal, but no issues so far.

I see people do that, but I’d rather not risk getting pulled over.

Noah · February 4, 2025, 5:34pm

@Johnstone
Depends on your state. I’ve done it for years in Colorado and Wyoming without any problems.

Brice · February 4, 2025, 5:34pm

@Johnstone
Cops won’t pull you over for it. But if they stop you for something else, they might bring it up.

Zya · February 4, 2025, 5:34pm

@Johnstone
Not the safest idea. In an accident, it could become a projectile and injure your passenger.

Ashwin · February 4, 2025, 5:34pm

I use a suction cup mount on the windshield, with a silicone frame. Works fine for me.

Johnstone · February 4, 2025, 5:34pm

@Ashwin
Not sure if New York allows plates inside the windshield.

Ashwin · February 4, 2025, 5:34pm

Johnstone said:
@Ashwin
Not sure if New York allows plates inside the windshield.

I used to live near NYC and never got any hassle. You might be fine.

Rian · February 4, 2025, 5:34pm

Toyota sells a plate bracket for around $15.

Johnstone · February 4, 2025, 5:34pm

Yeah, but the dealership will drill it into the bumper, which I want to avoid.

Kasey · February 4, 2025, 5:34pm

I lived in NJ, CT, and NY for years and never had an issue without a front plate. Now I’m in PA where they’re not required. You might be able to skip it unless you’re set on mounting it.

Devin · February 4, 2025, 5:34pm

My 2025 model came with a front plate frame designed for the car, but my state doesn’t require it, so I never mounted it.

Vick · February 4, 2025, 5:35pm

Depends on the year. My 2025 has a frame and small dimples on the bumper showing where to mount it.

Johnstone · February 4, 2025, 5:35pm

Vick said:
Depends on the year. My 2025 has a frame and small dimples on the bumper showing where to mount it.

I’m looking at a 2025 XSE, but I didn’t notice any dimples on the front bumper.

Cairo · February 4, 2025, 5:35pm

You could take it back to the dealership and ask them to install it for free. That’s what I did.

Magdalina · February 4, 2025, 5:35pm

Here’s an option

Johnstone · February 4, 2025, 5:35pm

@Magdalina
Looks nice, but $98 is steep for a plate holder.