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bought in Mi, live in Oh, no front plate bracket?

Hi, I got my pure last week and didn't think much of the fact they put the temp plates on back, but now I realize that I also need the front plates. They did not give me any other brackets. How has anyone else attached their front plates??
I don't even see any drill holes in the front. I got this from my closest dealer which just happens to be in the adjoining state. Any help?

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The dealer owes you a few parts
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You should have recieved a front license plate bracket which screws into the two little dimples in the front bumper. That bracket has 4 screw holes for your license plate. This comes "Free" with the car !
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It was said that the plastic black front plate holder is under a seat. Some Dealerships didn't know... May as well look.
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Yep. mine was under the driver's seat, still in its plastic wrap. I found it a month after I got the car.
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You can have mine for free, just pay postage. Send me a message if interested.
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I am going to contact my dealer on Monday. I have started a list of small things. My key has also acted up, as the rubber plug for locking the car on the key is falling off.
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I wish mine didn't have front brackets - it was originally sold in Utah and had the holes already drilled. In Arizona we don't use front plates. It's okay - I had a plate made with a picture of an oriole and my back plate says ORIOLE but I'd really rather have the clean, no plate look in the front.
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I wish mine didn't have front brackets - it was originally sold in Utah and had the holes already drilled. In Arizona we don't use front plates. It's okay - I had a plate made with a picture of an oriole and my back plate says ORIOLE but I'd really rather have the clean, no plate look in the front.
I installed the gominigo no holes license plate on mine check my gallery
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my dealer asked if I wanted the front plate on, in WI it is required but I said no and still have not attached mine, I think I will go until I get pulled over before I mount mine
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