Below are a range of questions we have been asked. If you can't find the answer to your question, please contact us using the form here.
(Q) What are the advantages of using Lakin Custom Plate Brackets?
(Q) How do I know they'll fit my car exactly?
(Q) My plates have good quality plate covers already. Can I still use these if I fit your brackets?>
(Q) My car isn't listed in your products. Can you make plate brackets for me?
(Q) I'm not very good with tools but I love my car. Will I be able to fit your custom plate brackets?
(Q) Can I buy your brackets from a retail outlet?
(Q) What are the advantages of using Lakin Custom Plate Brackets?
(A) There are many advantages with our custom brackets. You may like to check this page for details of our brackets and a short video. Briefly though, the following is true of our brackets:
- They are designed to fit exactly the make and model for which they are ordered.
- They support the whole plate, top to bottom and side to side. Therefore they hold your plates rigidly, thus avoiding any rattles or vibration.
- Our brackets attach directly to the manufacturer's mounting points. In addition, they are designed to hold the plate away from the vehicle's body by about 3mm. This prevents moisture, dirt etc from being trapped behind them, in turn reducing the possibility of rust forming.
- They are made from CNC machined aluminium. This is light but strong and won't rust.
- The resale value of your vehicle will be improved. Your number plates will always look neat and your paintwork will be protected.
(Q) How do I know they'll fit my car exactly?
(A) All our custom brackets have been tested on real vehicles. We KNOW they fit.
(Q) Will your brackets rust?
(A) In a word, "NO". The bodies of the brackets are aluminium. All the fittings are either zink plated steel or nylon.
(Q) My plates already screw into the manufacturer's mounting holes. Why should I buy the Lakin Custom Plate Brackets?
(A) Number plates are quite flimsy and most mounting points only hold them by the top or bottom edge. This leaves the plates free to vibrate and rattle. As they are screwed against the bodywork, they soon damage the paint, promoting the formation of rust, as well as just looking shoddy. Our plate brackets are specially designed to fit rigidly and to leave space between the plate and the vehicle to avoid trapping moisture and debris.
(Q) My plates have good quality plate covers already. Can I still use these if I fit your brackets?>
(A) Yes. Our custom plate brackets leave you free to fit any currently available plate frame or cover. We have more information on plate covers here.
(Q) I've used other general purpose brackets before and they were cumbersome and ugly. Why are yours any better?
(A) Our custom plate frames are not "general purpose" or "one size fits all". They are manufactured specifically to fit YOUR vehicle. If your vehicle has a curved mounting recess, our custom brackets will be curved to fit. In fact we guarantee they will fit perfectly.
(Q) My car isn't listed in your products. Can you make plate brackets for me?
(A) Yes we can. 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. Contact us here.
(Q) I'm not very good with tools. Will I be able to fit your custom plate brackets?
(A) We're sure you won't have any trouble at all. Each custom plate bracket is made specifically to fit each particular make/model of vehicle. All you need is a screwdriver; everything else is included in the kit (see next question). There are no holes to drill, nothing to measure. It really is very simple.
As well as the comprehensive instructions included with your brackets, we have excellent online instructions available. Plus, if you hit a snag, you can always phone us or send us an e-mail. Our details are here.
(Q) Do you supply any fittings with your Lakin Custom Plate Brackets or will I have to find nuts and bolts etc to fit it?
(A) Your kit will come with everything you need. That's what makes it so simple. We want you to be able to open the packet and attach your plates professionally, without any fuss. We want you to be so pleased that you'll come back and leave a positive review to help us build our business.
(Q) Can I buy your brackets from a retail outlet?
(A) At this stage we only market our products directly from our web site. Due to the fact that most of our business is manufacturing individually tailored "one-off" brackets, we like to be able to deal with our customers directly. If we've communicated with you directly, we KNOW we're providing exactly what you need. It also allows us to keep our prices reasonable, as we don't have to factor in a retailer's mark-up.
(Q) How do I know the screws that hold the number plate to the cover won't poke through and damage my paintwork?
(A) We provide the appropriate length screws in the fitting kit packed with every bracket we dispatch. They are designed to fit our brackets without protruding through the bracket. Our brackets are also spaced away from the car body by polyurethane bumpers to give an added measure of safety.
(Q) If I put slimline number plates on my car, will the plate sit centred in the mounting panel? Will it cover the chrome trim at the top?
(A) Each of our brackets is designed specifically to ensure the number plate sits where it looks best in the mounting space provided. It allows you to use the manufacturer's mounting holes, even when they don't match up with the holes in your plate.
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