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As per my assessment, this device serves absolutely no purpose.

It is purely for aesthetic purpose!

In case of small impacts, like from 2 wheelers etc. the HSRP will bear the brunt (because the HSRP is the one that is exposed!).

They usually look better on SUVs and serve one small purpose which probably can be preventing any bends on the number plates if you somhow manage to nudge it in a corner where a protrusion could scrap or dent the corners on the number plate. This is rarest of rare. Anyways these are available for ₹300. What you have been quoted sir is outrageous. Don't pay for them especially if yours is a sedan.

Got them for 500 for my car, they don’t really serve any purpose except for the aesthetics. I think number plates with frame look slightly better than one without them.
Also many people mentioned there is no need for screws if frame is used, this is illegal! The number plate has to be screwed whether frame is used or not.

I’m having the number plate frames on one of my cars and I’ll list out it’s positives and negatives

[b]Positives[b]
1.Looks(it’s enhances the HSRP Plate which is just a metal it gives a dark border and makes it look solid and rich look)
2.It prevents any rattles which might come in the future
3.It provides some protection to the HSRP which just folds easily even will bare hands
4.It can be used if you dont want to the plate to be reveted to the car(this can cause a problem with the RTA but i don’t personally think that anyone will notice it)Also i think without using revets you can easily remove the plate when it’s damaged and you wont have holes on your car behind the plates which you need to cover.

[b]Negatives[b]
1.Extra cost
2.The frame will increase the distance between the plate and the bumper making the plate protrude forward by couple of centimetres which will make it the first point of impact in some cars during a bumper to bumper nick in traffic

Due to my OCD regarding the perfect alignment. Installed the plates myself in the aftermarket frame set, which costed about 350/-. Other than aesthetics or looks, my opinion is due to fragile aluminium sheet the plates are prone to bending especially the front plate. The frame gives a bit of protection in the long term.

Personally, I think it looks better with the frames, even on a black car. I was confused but I made my decision after seeing the same model cars with and without one side by side.

And I got mine from the dealership for Rs.650. As per the new rule (Kerala), the dealer should fix the registration plate before the delivery. The salesman asked me if I need a frame before fixing the registration plate as it cannot be installed later without tampering.

They rivetted it through the plates unlike what others said. You can see the rivet head over the "IND".

I got for 350 from dealer itself..should not be more than 500 at most of the dealers. I got it as it saves plate from bending while driving on flooded roads.

Faced a similar dilemma recently. My daily driver is a Celerio - which came with the now compulsory HSRP plates, no holders. Plates are held by screws, nothing too fancy.

However, the mounting point for the front number plate does leave it quite exposed to being bent damaged. Especially if one is parking on the street, with other car owners leaving little to no room for you to be getting out of your spot. My front plate is slightly bent (no thanks to a parked Eeco, which for some reason never leaves enough of a gap for other cars. Generally the case for Eecos or just me rambling?). Hence I put on a basic number plate frame for protection more than anything else. Got it done at an accessories shop - can be anything between 200-300 bucks. 1700 for the frame itself is absurd. Just take delivery and get it done outside. Chances are the dealer themselves might be getting it done from a known shop outside.

The aesthetics with the frames on my car do look better from the rear, but I'm divided on my opinion about the front. It does look nice but it also allows more debris, leaves and so on to get caught between the frame and bumper up front. Ideally your need for a plate frame is more utilitarian.

If your car's front plate does not protrude from your bumper and is mounted flush (like a Tata Nexon) - you do not need a frame. The rear plates generally are mounted either in the bumper cavity on hatchbacks or on the tailgate in sedans and bigger SUVs / crossovers. If you're looking purely at aesthetics, it is purely upto you. However, it is unlikely you will need the utility benefits of a plate from on the Rapid, given its front number plate mounting position.

Enjoy driving it!

All my cars have frames with the number plate and I prefer it for multiple reasons:

• Makes the aluminium plate stiffer and resistant to bends, especially in the front where the plate will be exposed and be the first point of impact
• Number plate need not be drilled which would spoil the clean look
• While it is illegal to paste stickers on the plate, it isnt illegal to paste it on the frame :D
• Prevents metal plate from contacting any painted surface and reduces chances of vibrations or noise

We got the crysta after the HSRP rule and hence it also makes rivets mandatory. However, I didnt like the idea and hence the dealer handed over the plates and rivets to me and later I fixed the frame and kept the rivets safely in my house. However the plate did have two small holes already drilled into it but it isnt very easily visible.

Got a sweet deal for a set of 2 frames for just 199/- on Flipkart. Overall good reviews compared to many others. Delivery of my XUV 700 is expected in the upcoming week and wanted decent quality frames to enhance the front and rear look. Also, since the front plate is prone to damage, the frame will serve as added protection. Dealer mentioned that they do not have number plate frames available with them. Good in a way, since they would have charged a bomb for it! Will have to carry the frames to the dealership on the day of delivery. Have intimated the SA that they should fix the plates in front of me with the frames.

Both my Altis and Compass adorn these frames and hence there's not a single dent on any of the plates as yet. Remember the Jeep guys had charged us 600/- for these frames. I'm wiser now! :)

Hi All,
My car number plate which I bought last year, is fixed via rivets. Now it got bent heavily at the sides. I guess cows played with it while parked..
Should I remove the rivets to fix the bend? I am fearing of number plate will get damaged in that process. Any solution? Should I put frame after removing the number plate if at all it is possible?

Hi, photograph of the plate would have helped us in understanding the issue better. To remove the rivets, you can visit a workshop or place where HSRP are installed, rivets can be easily removed by drilling in slow speed. I am attaching a YouTube link for understanding.

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/FJJGtdxs-v0

The new-gen HSRPs are of really terrible quality. These cheap plastic frames atleast help in preventing the number plate from bending and protruding from the bumper.

Surprised to read about hsrp plates being screwed in rather than rivetted. Doesn't this defeat the purpose altogether?

Wish there was a frame that could be put on the plate without having to remove it. Something like the bumper guard that became popular for the non Android mobiles.

MaSh

I recently received these frames from Porsche as part of Porsche GB's Registration for classic cars. Thinking of the security aspect, although tamper proof screws have been encouraged by local police, this was purely voluntary. In this scenario I suspect use of frames become obsolete :disappointed