Furd Posted May 20, 2012 Share Posted May 20, 2012 how much is it paying you for the advertising space around your license plate? It appears to me that most people keep the license plate bracket that comes with the vehicle, which invariably trumpets the name of the dealership. Years of free advertising for the dealership from those who don't mind displaying the little billboard on their rides. It should be worth something, shouldn't it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ursa Majoris Posted May 20, 2012 Share Posted May 20, 2012 I've thought this for years. Do those rear windshield stickers still get put in sometimes? Years ago, a person I know demanded it be removed or he'd bill the dealer for advertising. It was removed, though it was a SOB to get off. Dealer wasn't happy but better that than lose the sale. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keggerz Posted May 20, 2012 Share Posted May 20, 2012 (edited) how much is it paying you for the advertising space around your license plate? It appears to me that most people keep the license plate bracket that comes with the vehicle, which invariably trumpets the name of the dealership. Years of free advertising for the dealership from those who don't mind displaying the little billboard on their rides. It should be worth something, shouldn't it? I actually have always made them not only take the license plate bracket off but also the name plate they stick on your car...and I straight up tell them they aren't paying me to advertise for them. I've thought this for years. Do those rear windshield stickers still get put in sometimes? Years ago, a person I know demanded it be removed or he'd bill the dealer for advertising. It was removed, though it was a SOB to get off. Dealer wasn't happy but better that than lose the sale. have never seen the windshield sticker thing that you describe...but i would make them take that off too. Edited May 20, 2012 by keggerz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rocknrobn26 Posted May 20, 2012 Share Posted May 20, 2012 I actually have always made them not only take the license plate bracket off but also the name plate they stick on your car...and I straight up tell them they aren't paying me to advertise for them. This, except I never had to give them grief about it, as they have never given me any crap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yukon Cornelius Posted May 20, 2012 Share Posted May 20, 2012 I take them off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keggerz Posted May 20, 2012 Share Posted May 20, 2012 This, except I never had to give them grief about it, as they have never given me any crap. never had any grief either Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rocknrobn26 Posted May 20, 2012 Share Posted May 20, 2012 never had any grief either Nod. Actually I have allowed (probably forgot) them to put on the plate frames, only to swap them out for something nicer within the first week. Question: From the 50's (maybe earlier) thru the 70's some dealerships actually had chrome plated "pot metal" ones that they drilled holes for and they started to oxidize and rust the car's finish faster than any other part of the car. My first NEW car was a 1973 Nova and that was the first place it rusted (~1976). Anyone still see those anymore? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clubfoothead Posted May 20, 2012 Share Posted May 20, 2012 I leave them on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keggerz Posted May 21, 2012 Share Posted May 21, 2012 (edited) Nod. Actually I have allowed (probably forgot) them to put on the plate frames, only to swap them out for something nicer within the first week. Question: From the 50's (maybe earlier) thru the 70's some dealerships actually had chrome plated "pot metal" ones that they drilled holes for and they started to oxidize and rust the car's finish faster than any other part of the car. My first NEW car was a 1973 Nova and that was the first place it rusted (~1976). Anyone still see those anymore? those are before my driving/car purchasing time...I know that they progressed to a "metal/plastic" whatever it was that was put on with an adhesive...now I think it is mainly stickers or vinyl lettering... on a similar but slightly different note I also hated pin stripping, not sure if they do it like they used to years ago but I would make them bring in a car without it or remove it...looked like an easy profit center for the dealerships. Edited May 21, 2012 by keggerz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rocknrobn26 Posted May 21, 2012 Share Posted May 21, 2012 those are before my driving/car purchasing time...I know that they progressed to a "metal/plastic" whatever it was that was put on with an adhesive...now I think it is mainly stickers or vinyl lettering... on a similar but slightly different note I also hated pin stripping, not sure if they do it like they used to years ago but I would make them bring in a car without it or remove it...looked like an easy profit center for the dealerships. I like the pin striping. On my last vehicle, it came with the door edge guards...guaranteed for life. It wasn't too outrageous and looked decent. But I stonewalled them on the extended warranty and the extended maintenance! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keggerz Posted May 21, 2012 Share Posted May 21, 2012 I like the pin striping. On my last vehicle, it came with the door edge guards...guaranteed for life. It wasn't too outrageous and looked decent. But I stonewalled them on the extended warranty and the extended maintenance! I forgot all about that built in money maker for them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikesVikes Posted May 21, 2012 Share Posted May 21, 2012 Nod. Actually I have allowed (probably forgot) them to put on the plate frames, only to swap them out for something nicer within the first week. Question: From the 50's (maybe earlier) thru the 70's some dealerships actually had chrome plated "pot metal" ones that they drilled holes for and they started to oxidize and rust the car's finish faster than any other part of the car. My first NEW car was a 1973 Nova and that was the first place it rusted (~1976). Anyone still see those anymore? I had a 73 nova when I was in high school. I don't think it's been that long since there were metal plates. A dealer had to replace the Toyota emblem on my daughter's car and the put it on upside down the first try. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SEC=UGA Posted May 21, 2012 Share Posted May 21, 2012 I'll keep the license plate thingy on if they did a good job on the sale. Basically if they didn't start to hassle me about financing through them, extended warranties, etc... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
detlef Posted May 21, 2012 Share Posted May 21, 2012 Then there's the other end of the spectrum. Dudes in the hood painting up their car as if it were sponsored by someone. I forget what they call those, but I thought it was the damnedest thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Puddy Posted May 21, 2012 Share Posted May 21, 2012 PUDDY: (While punching up numbers on a calculator) That chick’s whacked. We’re history. (Back to the transaction) I just left out a couple of things: rust-proofing.. JERRY: "Rust-proofing"? PUDDY: (Reading off what he’s adding up on the calculator) Transport charge, storage surcharge, additional overcharge, finder’s fee JERRY: "Finder’s fee"? It was on the lot! PUDDY: Yeah, that’s right. (Continues reading off) Floor mats, keys.. JERRY: ‘Keys"?! PUDDY: How ya gonna start it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevegrab Posted May 21, 2012 Share Posted May 21, 2012 They don't owe you anything for advertising, if you don't want it there remove it, or ask the dealer to remove it. How much is Starter, crappy shoes from spammers, Adidas or other brands pay you for advertising their product when you buy it? I've usually left these on, the plate looks better with a frame, and I'm not inclined to spend more $$ just to put on something else. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matt770 Posted May 21, 2012 Share Posted May 21, 2012 I always remove any dealer tag frames or stickers as soon as I get the vehicle home. Sometimes they put a vinyl decal on the rear of the car that you can remove carefully with a fingernail. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riffraff Posted May 21, 2012 Share Posted May 21, 2012 An alumni frame or a tinted bubble cover for me. No dealerships. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bpwallace49 Posted May 21, 2012 Share Posted May 21, 2012 . My first NEW car was a 1973 Nova and that was the first place it rusted (~1976). Anyone still see those anymore? I have not seen a 1973 Nova in a long time RR. You may want to try a junkyard? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ursa Majoris Posted May 21, 2012 Share Posted May 21, 2012 (edited) They don't owe you anything for advertising, if you don't want it there remove it, or ask the dealer to remove it. How much is Starter, crappy shoes from spammers, Adidas or other brands pay you for advertising their product when you buy it? I've usually left these on, the plate looks better with a frame, and I'm not inclined to spend more $$ just to put on something else. I agree about people walking around like they're billboards, especially the Abercrombie or Gap brigade but I think you have a bad analogy here. Basically, with clothing the logo is a major part of the product, the same for everyone and not removable. Further, anyone choosing a piece of clothing that advertises the maker / vendor is making a conscious decision to do so knowing that it is unalterable later. With a car, it's specific to the dealer, is extremely minor and definitely is immediately removable / optional, so having it removed is fine. Edited May 21, 2012 by Ursa Majoris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevegrab Posted May 21, 2012 Share Posted May 21, 2012 I agree about people walking around like they're billboards, especially the Abercrombie or Gap brigade but I think you have a bad analogy here. Basically, with clothing the logo is a major part of the product, the same for everyone and not removable. Further, anyone choosing a piece of clothing that advertises the maker / vendor is making a conscious decision to do so knowing that it is unalterable later. With a car, it's specific to the dealer, is extremely minor and definitely is immediately removable / optional, so having it removed is fine. Agree on clothing although for many items the logo isn't a major part of the garment, but its still there, and not easily removed. I just don't see the plates as a big deal, but have heard this "what are they paying you for the free advertising" thing before. The answer is nothing, remove the frame or ask the dealer to remove it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chief Dick Posted May 21, 2012 Share Posted May 21, 2012 I think Puddy just asks the dealer to remove it. fixed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keggerz Posted May 21, 2012 Share Posted May 21, 2012 (edited) They don't owe you anything for advertising, if you don't want it there remove it, or ask the dealer to remove it. How much is Starter, crappy shoes from spammers, Adidas or other brands pay you for advertising their product when you buy it? I've usually left these on, the plate looks better with a frame, and I'm not inclined to spend more $$ just to put on something else. I agree about people walking around like they're billboards, especially the Abercrombie or Gap brigade but I think you have a bad analogy here. Basically, with clothing the logo is a major part of the product, the same for everyone and not removable. Further, anyone choosing a piece of clothing that advertises the maker / vendor is making a conscious decision to do so knowing that it is unalterable later. With a car, it's specific to the dealer, is extremely minor and definitely is immediately removable / optional, so having it removed is fine. Agree on clothing although for many items the logo isn't a major part of the garment, but its still there, and not easily removed. I just don't see the plates as a big deal, but have heard this "what are they paying you for the free advertising" thing before. The answer is nothing, remove the frame or ask the dealer to remove it. for your clothing analogy to work, Macy's, Bloomingdales, Joe's T-Shirt Shack, etc would be adding their name/logo to the N1KE, Polo, Reebok stuff you buy...your car is already branded, just like those clothing items Edited May 21, 2012 by keggerz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Furd Posted May 21, 2012 Author Share Posted May 21, 2012 If you think about it (and I don't know why I do) its kind of remarkable. What else do you own that carries an advertisement for the place at which you bought it? Would you leave a Best Buy magnet on your referigerator? What about a plaque on your home with the name of your realtor? I predominantly remove the dealer bracket from our cars because I think that it looks like sh*t. But I can't think of a good reason to pimp Joe Blow Motors either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keggerz Posted May 21, 2012 Share Posted May 21, 2012 If you think about it (and I don't know why I do) its kind of remarkable. What else do you own that carries an advertisement for the place at which you bought it? Would you leave a Best Buy magnet on your referigerator? What about a plaque on your home with the name of your realtor? I predominantly remove the dealer bracket from our cars because I think that it looks like sh*t. But I can't think of a good reason to pimp Joe Blow Motors either. yep Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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