Lakin Custom Plate Brackets is a small business located on the North Central Coast of Tasmania, Australia, in the town of Ulverstone.
Our Story...
I had been looking forward to the day – you know the one. I was going to take delivery of of my new car – the Audi I'd been working towards for some time. I'd looked, compared, ordered, paid, waited and finally it was ready to be picked up from the dealership. They drive my baby out in all its gleaming glory. The salesman points out all the special features; aiming to impress me with the build quality and attention to detail inside and out. I transfer a few articles from the old car to the boot of my pride and joy.
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My brand new car! They've just drilled right through it! The rattles were there from the start and my outrage just grew and grew. Speaking with groups of friends and colleagues, it became obvious I was not alone in my feelings about this.
Instead of getting mad, I got creative, and designed the world’s best custom plate brackets that don’t have to be drilled into your car. But don’t take my word for it. This is what some of my customers say...
"Hi Philip, have installed the plates, very happy thanks, now i need a set of brackets for my wife’s Captiva, 2009 model for heritage plates, please tell me what to order."
Vince, Tullamarine.
"Hello Philip
The brackets and covers have just arrived, well packed and the covers are an excellent fit for the plates. With all the instructions so clear there should be no problem fitting and I should be mobile again quite soon. Many thanks for your very pleasant service, it has been a pleasure dealing with you.
Kind regards,
Didi."
Didi, Kempsey.
"Hello,
A few weeks ago you supplied front and rear custom brackets for my new Skoda Octavia RS.
I am thoroughly impressed by the quality. THe fit was perfect and the finish is spot on too.
My only criticism or suggestion would be to make the plate a few mm larger than the number plate. It seems a shame to have such a nicely finished product hidden behind a tin numberplate.
Regards
Garry"
Garry, Palmerston.
"Hi Philip
I received my bracket today and it fits perfectly. Just a quick e-mail to say many thanks for your excellent service and fast delivery. I will be recommending your business to my family and friends.
Thanks once again,
Chris"
Chris, Mourilyan.
"Hi Philip
Plates received and fitted. I'm absolutely delighted with the results, particularly for the back plate - photos attached. Seeing plates on the car that are the right size and properly fitted is the perfect finishing touch. Having the brackets & screws in black makes it look so much better!
Thanks
Alice"
Alice, Northcote, NZ.
"Hi Philip
I fitted the brackets and covers today, and just wanted to say how pleased I am. Everything has been excellent - the product, packaging,
instructions and service.
Thank you!
Matt"
Matt, Hobart
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You might like to check the Photo Gallery. The bracket shown in the last photo at the lower right, is the first prototype Lakin Custom Plate Bracket. We soon progressed to having the blanks CNC machined from aluminium plate to ensure they were always 100% accurate. Jigs have been developed for various vehicles so new brackets can now be manufactured efficiently to meet demand.
The range of brackets offered is increasing weekly. If you need something which is currently not listed in our range, just let us know. Even if we don't have access to exactly the same make and model, we'll work with you to manufacture a set of brackets to suit your needs. If we can use your information to add a product to our range, we don't charge any extra for our totally personal service. Contact us here.
I hope we are able to help you soon.
