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Posted: 5/17/2024 7:52:42 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: it's just stuck on with some 3M tape. get a piece of strong fishing line, heavy thread or dental floss and use it like a bow saw to cut the 3m tape thus removing the stick-on |
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Posted: 5/17/2024 7:53:06 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I specified in the contract that no dealer advertising other than license plate frames were to be affixed to my vehicle. My father would do the same thing. This was back when they’d drill holes and rivet the emblems on. It caused the dealership problems with the registry and his bank when they riveted an emblem onto his brand new 280ZX because he forced them to take it back and give him a new car. |
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Posted: 5/17/2024 7:56:04 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I did remove it. My problem is that it was there in the first place. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: This it's not like they used J B WELD OP  You can remove it I did remove it. My problem is that it was there in the first place. I sold cars for two years, she might not be lying. We did license plate holders to advertise. I would always ask if they wanted one or without it. The vast majority (let's say 70%) said "sure fine whatever". But what's nuts is 20% of the remaining were like "OH YOU BETTER GIVE ME THAT LICENSE PLATE HOLDER! DON'T TRY TO RIP ME OFF I BOUGHT A 40K CAR I GET THE LICENSE HOLDER" The renaming 10% didn't want it. There's a dealer out in Chantilly that does pink ones. They look awful, but obviously I assume they're for breast cancer. Anyways they give you one when you buy a car, otherwise they're $40 And people fucking buy them |
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Posted: 5/17/2024 7:56:24 PM EDT
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Just bought my wife a Tahoe.
I had them remove the plate frames (they actually asked if I wanted them to) then I replaced the cheap galvanized insta-rust plate screws with stainless. |
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Posted: 5/17/2024 7:56:48 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: dental floss heat gun /thread Hair dryer |
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Posted: 5/17/2024 8:00:39 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I did remove it. My problem is that it was there in the first place. I remember how, back in the day, they would drill a couple of holes to mount it! |
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Posted: 5/17/2024 8:01:50 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I can't believe how many people drive around with "localcardealership.com" accross the fucking rear windshield in my area.  What’s even worse is the idiots who leave the “This car causes cancer” sticker on the driver’s side window on cars in California. They’re not even stickers, they’re vinyl decals that peel right off. I even see them on cars here in Texas because of all the transplants.  Attached File Attached File |
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Posted: 5/17/2024 8:02:45 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I ordered a truck from ford. When it came in, I went to pick it up and refused to take "delivery" of it because they put their license plate brackets on the front and back, plus stuck a giant logo on the bumper. I said take it off or pay me $350 a month to advertise for you. They took it off. When they brought the truck back there was a distinct oval where they peeled the logo off. I told them that was unacceptable for a brand new vehicle, so they had their bodyshop guys buff it out. Might be too late for you, since you drove it off the lot. |
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Posted: 5/17/2024 8:04:01 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Heat gun and fishing string, pretty simple to remove. |
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Posted: 5/17/2024 8:04:27 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: dental floss heat gun /thread Heat gun. Old man magic. Nobody complained all these years because we planned to de-badge that shit anyway. OP, do you need someone to remove the license plate frame with the salesman's name? It might literally be SCREWED to your new car. 
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Posted: 5/17/2024 8:05:10 PM EDT
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Back in 1985 I bought a new Chevrolet Cavalier. Cheapest one they made. Think it was 6K out the door. Told them if it has any dealer badging on it at pick up the deal is off. Sure enough, checked it out before signing anything. It had a dealer decal on it. Should of seen the salesman's face when I told him the deal is off. They took it in and promptly removed it. Ended up being a great car, Beat the hell out of it for 200 thousand miles before it died.
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Posted: 5/17/2024 8:07:17 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I did remove it. My problem is that it was there in the first place. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: This it's not like they used J B WELD OP You can remove it I did remove it. My problem is that it was there in the first place. You really should speak with the manager. Demand reparations. |
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Posted: 5/17/2024 8:07:29 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I sold cars for two years, she might not be lying. We did license plate holders to advertise. I would always ask if they wanted one or without it. The vast majority (let's say 70%) said "sure fine whatever". But what's nuts is 20% of the remaining were like "OH YOU BETTER GIVE ME THAT LICENSE PLATE HOLDER! DON'T TRY TO RIP ME OFF I BOUGHT A 40K CAR I GET THE LICENSE HOLDER" The renaming 10% didn't want it. There's a dealer out in Chantilly that does pink ones. They look awful, but obviously I assume they're for breast cancer. Anyways they give you one when you buy a car, otherwise they're $40 And people fucking buy them The first thing I do is get rid of them. A coworker drives a beautiful Mercedes with this chunky chrome ugly ass dealer license plate frame (not even an MB dealer). I offered to remove it for her. |
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Posted: 5/17/2024 8:07:57 PM EDT
[#14]
Just go to the mall and find a tailgate to trade
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Posted: 5/17/2024 8:08:09 PM EDT
[#15]
WD40 is your friend in this case.
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Posted: 5/17/2024 8:08:19 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: The first thing I do is get rid of them. A coworker drives a beautiful Mercedes with this chunky chrome ugly ass dealer license plate frame. I offered to remove it for her. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: I sold cars for two years, she might not be lying. We did license plate holders to advertise. I would always ask if they wanted one or without it. The vast majority (let's say 70%) said "sure fine whatever". But what's nuts is 20% of the remaining were like "OH YOU BETTER GIVE ME THAT LICENSE PLATE HOLDER! DON'T TRY TO RIP ME OFF I BOUGHT A 40K CAR I GET THE LICENSE HOLDER" The renaming 10% didn't want it. There's a dealer out in Chantilly that does pink ones. They look awful, but obviously I assume they're for breast cancer. Anyways they give you one when you buy a car, otherwise they're $40 And people fucking buy them The first thing I do is get rid of them. A coworker drives a beautiful Mercedes with this chunky chrome ugly ass dealer license plate frame. I offered to remove it for her. Totally agree. But if you look around I would say the majority of people have them. It is bizarre to me. |
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Posted: 5/17/2024 8:08:39 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: What’s even worse is the idiots who leave the “This car causes cancer” sticker on the driver’s side window on cars in California. They’re not even stickers, they’re vinyl decals that peel right off. I even see them on cars here in Texas because of all the transplants. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/180048/IMG_2676_png-3216802.JPG https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/180048/IMG_2675_png-3216803.JPG Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: I can't believe how many people drive around with "localcardealership.com" accross the fucking rear windshield in my area. What’s even worse is the idiots who leave the “This car causes cancer” sticker on the driver’s side window on cars in California. They’re not even stickers, they’re vinyl decals that peel right off. I even see them on cars here in Texas because of all the transplants. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/180048/IMG_2676_png-3216802.JPG https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/180048/IMG_2675_png-3216803.JPG Triggered……….. I live in northern VA. Yeah. Liberal meca. Yet. I live in one of the very few non HOA neighborhoods. I absolutely despise being told what I can and cannot do with MY property. Which is why I am routinely late on my annual fucking safety inspection |
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Posted: 5/17/2024 8:09:58 PM EDT
[#18]
Weak rant
I still have the dealership emblem on my ‘69 Camaro. The dealership is still there but another name now. |
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Posted: 5/17/2024 8:11:17 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Triggered……….. I live in northern VA. Yeah. Liberal meca. Yet. I live in one of the very few non HOA neighborhoods. I absolutely despise being told what I can and cannot do with MY property. Which is why I am routinely late on my annual fucking safety inspection Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Quoted: I can't believe how many people drive around with "localcardealership.com" accross the fucking rear windshield in my area. What’s even worse is the idiots who leave the “This car causes cancer” sticker on the driver’s side window on cars in California. They’re not even stickers, they’re vinyl decals that peel right off. I even see them on cars here in Texas because of all the transplants. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/180048/IMG_2676_png-3216802.JPG https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/180048/IMG_2675_png-3216803.JPG Triggered……….. I live in northern VA. Yeah. Liberal meca. Yet. I live in one of the very few non HOA neighborhoods. I absolutely despise being told what I can and cannot do with MY property. Which is why I am routinely late on my annual fucking safety inspection Plus if you expire let's say May 31st, if you do it June 1st you get a free month. 
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Posted: 5/17/2024 8:11:36 PM EDT
[#20]
That's the kind of thing you insist upon after the money deal is made, but before you sign the contract. Make them remove it.
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Posted: 5/17/2024 8:12:06 PM EDT
[#21]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Plus if you expire let's say May 31st, if you do it June 1st you get a free month. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Quoted: Quoted: I can't believe how many people drive around with "localcardealership.com" accross the fucking rear windshield in my area. What’s even worse is the idiots who leave the “This car causes cancer” sticker on the driver’s side window on cars in California. They’re not even stickers, they’re vinyl decals that peel right off. I even see them on cars here in Texas because of all the transplants. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/180048/IMG_2676_png-3216802.JPG https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/180048/IMG_2675_png-3216803.JPG Triggered……….. I live in northern VA. Yeah. Liberal meca. Yet. I live in one of the very few non HOA neighborhoods. I absolutely despise being told what I can and cannot do with MY property. Which is why I am routinely late on my annual fucking safety inspection Plus if you expire let's say May 31st, if you do it June 1st you get a free month. My motorcycle has a 2019 sticker on it Any motorcycle rider worth a damn checks, their lights and brakes regularly. It’s bullshit. |
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Posted: 5/17/2024 8:13:52 PM EDT
[#22]
Years ago I was buying a truck told them the sticker had to go. Was told it was not possible said ok no problem I will see myself out. Amazingly soon after they where able to remove it.
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Posted: 5/17/2024 8:14:22 PM EDT
[#23]
I'm the same way! I have them remove that shit during their "clean-up". They don't pay me to advertise, and I think it looks trashy.
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Posted: 5/17/2024 8:15:01 PM EDT
[#24]
You guys would shit if bought back when they used 2 screws to attach it .
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Posted: 5/17/2024 8:16:01 PM EDT
[#25]
It’s standard procedure, I can’t imagine anyone being upset about it.
They come off easily and cause no damage. |
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Posted: 5/17/2024 8:17:01 PM EDT
[#26]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Years ago I was buying a truck told them the sticker had to go. Was told it was not possible said ok no problem I will see myself out. Amazingly soon after they where able to remove it. Yup. I don’t advertise for free, I won’t leave a dealership with it on the car. |
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Posted: 5/17/2024 8:19:13 PM EDT
[#27]
Quote HistoryQuoted: It’s standard procedure, I can’t imagine anyone being upset about it. They come off easily and cause no damage. Another reason I like Carmax. Besides no negotiation and awesome warranty. Their logo peals off with a fingernail. My last car I bought a regular dealership. Plastic pry tool and goo gone took me 30 minutes. Bastards.
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Posted: 5/17/2024 8:21:50 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: dental floss heat gun /thread This. They're not riveted like the old days. Kharn |
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Posted: 5/17/2024 8:42:15 PM EDT
[#29]
Quote HistoryQuoted: it's just stuck on with some 3M tape. Squirting with some WD-40, let the capillary action soak in, the. Just peal it back. Any residue? WD-40 on a terry loth or microfiber cloth. Bigger_Hammer 
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Posted: 5/17/2024 8:42:19 PM EDT
[#30]
Save it in 50 years it will be worth big bucks!
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Posted: 5/17/2024 9:23:27 PM EDT
[#31]
Quote HistoryQuoted: A hair dryer and its off in a couple of minutes. Of all the stuff to get your panties in a twist over. It’s completely unnecessary, and BS. I am not sponsored by the dealership so I don’t need their badges. |
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Posted: 5/17/2024 9:39:28 PM EDT
[#32]
My father pre warned Ted Britt Ford in Fairfax about that shit on a multi vehicle fleet purchase.
They did not heed his instruction and Koons Ford in Falls Church was the beneficiary of Britt’s hubris. |
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Posted: 5/17/2024 9:41:49 PM EDT
[#33]
Quote HistoryQuoted: My father pre warned Ted Britt Ford in Fairfax about that shit on a multi vehicle fleet purchase. They did not heed his instruction and Koons Ford in Falls Church was the beneficiary of Britt’s hubris. My wife’s blazer has a Ted Britt Chevy logo on it. I said I would take it off and she said na. Even though she was pissed how they handles some things. If I took it off I doubt she would notice.
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Posted: 5/17/2024 9:43:54 PM EDT
[#34]
"No dealer badging"
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Posted: 5/17/2024 9:46:24 PM EDT
[#35]
Quote HistoryQuoted: dental floss heat gun /thread |
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Posted: 5/17/2024 9:47:00 PM EDT
[#36]
They used to make us put front plates on new cars.
Imagine drilling the front bumper on a 911 gt3 or turbo or a carrera gt. I wouldn't do it and this caused more issue then when guys pick up their cars and ask wtf is this.. |
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Posted: 5/17/2024 9:48:28 PM EDT
[#37]
Im just curious, but is everyone that you meet an asshole?
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Posted: 5/17/2024 9:49:04 PM EDT
[#38]
Remember when they used to drill and rivet the dealership badges to the rear trunk.
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Posted: 5/17/2024 9:51:23 PM EDT
[#39]
When you buy it, they’re going to “detail” it while you’re in combat with the finance person. Tell the salesperson clearly and specifically to not put stickers on your car.
I’m curious though, was this your first time buying from a dealership? |
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Posted: 5/17/2024 9:51:28 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Remember when they used to drill and rivet the dealership badges to the rear trunk. |
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Posted: 5/17/2024 9:52:56 PM EDT
[#41]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Tell us you didn't read any of the posts without telling us you didn't read any of the posts. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Remember when they used to drill and rivet the dealership badges to the rear trunk. Busted |
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Posted: 5/17/2024 9:57:29 PM EDT
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Do they think it is advertising that is helpful. I think it is more just like them marking their territory and not once have I looked at a vehicle tag and though wow I need to go to that dealer. Same a political yard signs for me.
I went as far as to de-badge my pickup truck and take off all the badges with make, model and engine size. |
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Posted: 5/17/2024 10:05:40 PM EDT
[#43]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Do they think it is advertising that is helpful. I think it is more just like them marking their territory and not once have I looked at a vehicle tag and though wow I need to go to that dealer. Same a political yard signs for me. I went as far as to de-badge my pickup truck and take off all the badges with make, model and engine size. Emblems are cool for fun. I have an Audi supercharged emblem and a Ford powerstroke emblem on my cooler |
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Posted: 5/17/2024 10:10:15 PM EDT
[#44]
West Coast dealers mostly don't put that shit on cars
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Posted: 5/17/2024 10:10:54 PM EDT
[#45]
Quote HistoryQuoted: It’s standard procedure, I can’t imagine anyone being upset about it. They come off easily and cause no damage. No shit. It’s pretty damn simple to remove. |
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Posted: 5/17/2024 10:12:07 PM EDT
[#46]
Quote HistoryQuoted: It’s standard procedure, I can’t imagine anyone being upset about it. They come off easily and cause no damage. So I am paying tens of thousands of dollars for something, and it is ok for them to slap stickers/emblems/plate covers on it that they may benefit from? Fuck all that. The only sticker I left on my truck was from line-ex. The manager did the job at cost, so I left the sticker on. Until I pulled in my driveway and peeled it off. The only time I considered “advertising” for someone, was when my wife’s friend got a job at a local roofing company. The owner was willing to pay anyone to wrap their car with his companies info. He paid by the size of the vehicle. She got $800 a month to wrap her suburban. It paid for the vehicle….. |
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Posted: 5/17/2024 10:16:04 PM EDT
[#47]
i’d go ballistic about that. unless they’re paying you monthly to advertise for them, they must make it new and if not, ping corporate.
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Posted: 5/17/2024 10:19:38 PM EDT
[#48]
Quote HistoryQuoted: No shit. It’s pretty damn simple to remove. It's more simple if they ask permission before they stick it on the car. I they ask permission, then the people like me that would be pissed off about it are happy that they asked and gave me a chance to decline. Some people would not object and they are happy about buying a new car and they don't care about the sticker. Seeing that badge brought took me from the new car high to pissed off in one second. Mostly pissed off at myself for not remembering to tell them to no stick anything on the car. I'm perfectly fine with license place trims. |
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Posted: 5/17/2024 10:22:43 PM EDT
[#49]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Totally agree. But if you look around I would say the majority of people have them. It is bizarre to me. Vehicles are A to B people movers for most people. 
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Posted: 5/17/2024 10:23:36 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: dental floss heat gun /thread I heard fishing line, but ok. |
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