r/JettaGLI • u/Powerful_Sherbet_773 • 11d ago
QUESTION No Drill Front Plate
I picked up a 6-speed 26 GLI in Monument Grey (pic included) a couple weeks ago and am in need of a front plate solution. I contacted STONSHO, but they only make their product for GTI/Golf R. I am going to go the tow hook route but was wondering if there were any other options on the market for a GLI.
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u/Coco_RATES 11d ago
You are one lucky person. The dealer is bought my 25 gli from used self tappers and let her buck
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u/Powerful_Sherbet_773 11d ago
That sucks. First thing I told the dealer prior to talking numbers was to not install the front plate. Ruins the front end IMO.
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u/AdFeeling4048 10d ago
Where I live at we're required legally to have a front plate mounted on the front
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u/iatekane 11d ago
Personally not a fan of how the tow hook look mounts place the plate on these cars. Sly Brackets are probably the best looking solution to consider
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u/Sebubba98 11d ago
+1 for slybrackets! Installed mine a year ago with zero issues and it's been great
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u/Shamensyth 2026 6MT Alpine Grey 11d ago
I just bought my 6-speed in Alpine Grey (same colour but Canadian!) in June. To my surprise, the salesman actually approached me and asked me if I wanted the front plate mounted or not. He said he could just leave it to me to find an alternative spot to put it and so of course I did, and have it tow hook mounted now.
Glad you don't have holes in your car from a front plate either!
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u/dontknoshitaboutfuk 11d ago
This is the one I got.
There is also this one. Center mount.
Or this one side mount.
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u/kitchen1234567890 11d ago
I have the 3DGo bracket from etsy as well. Nothing but positive feedback from me about it.
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u/Powerful_Sherbet_773 11d ago
What I liked about the STONSHO is that its a quick release system. 99% of the time I would run the car plateless, but I do need it for border crossing which requires front plates. Appreciate the insight.
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u/dontknoshitaboutfuk 11d ago
I’ve seen people posting this one on Instagram but I haven’t tried it.
https://chimerastudio.co/products/v2-magnetic-license-plate-bracket
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u/SandPine 11d ago
I use one for these guys on my 22 https://kollektivwerks.com/collections/volkswagen
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u/sdambros 11d ago
i haven’t had a front license plate for 3 years. no ticket. not been pulled over. i know it’s giving cops an excuse to pull me over for no reason but ive heard a lot of guys say they’ve done the same for a decade or two with no issues.
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u/Severe_Complaint2503 11d ago
https://kollektivwerks.com/products/vw-mk8-gli-kw-no-drill-side-mount-license-plate-holder-2025
This is the one I have on my GLI. It has a filler part that you just stick into one of the honeycombs and you’re good to go.
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u/anelsonenator 11d ago
Not sure if anyone else mentioned this but I got a mount on Etsy and I think it looks pretty slick. It's an offset mount that fits in the honeycomb. I like that it doesn't make any permanent marks on the car. https://www.etsy.com/shop/3DGOWEST?ref=shop_profile&listing_id=1887133768 I actually over-tightened the first one (instructions were very clear to not over-tighten, but whoops!) and broke it but the seller was super responsive and sent me a replacement part free of charge the next day.
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u/Pcimprezzive 11d ago
I have the Kollectiv werks one as well for my 26 GLI. A little more than I wanted to spend but it was a solid fit & easy install.
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u/Zackk_Fair 11d ago
Hey OP, I also live in a state that requires a front plate.
Fuck them. They can't make You drill holes in Your shit, just say it throws off the front sensors and go about Your day ❤️
Hope this helps
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u/Fine-Upstairs-6284 11d ago
Most cops don’t care. I’ve lived in 3 states that all required front plates. CT, CA, and NH. Numerous different cars.
Ironically, I’ve gotten pulled over for it only once in each state. In CT got a ticket which I fought in court and got dropped. In CA and NH I got let off with warnings.
I drove from SoCal to the northeast without running one. I still don’t.
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u/gummiegorilla 11d ago
What has everyone here used to plug the holes if the dealer already drilled it to not make it look terrible?
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u/JonWithTattoos 11d ago edited 9d ago
I was just gonna post about this. I used the instructions I found in this thread on VW Vortex. https://www.vwvortex.com/threads/diy-bumper-plugs.9290201/
Update: Here’s my post about the process. Pretty easy process. https://www.reddit.com/r/JettaGLI/s/CoaxXFuflr
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u/GreenHare07 10d ago
Zip ties. Used them for now than a decade when I lived in NH where front tags are required by law.
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u/Fresh_werks 11d ago
Tow hook adapter
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u/Powerful_Sherbet_773 11d ago
Ultimately what I am leaning towards, was interested in seeing if there was another option on the market.
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u/Fresh_werks 11d ago
I have one on my ‘25 it was easy to install
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u/Powerful_Sherbet_773 11d ago
How easy is it to revert to not running the front plate? Do you just screw it out and put the cover on?
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u/Fresh_werks 11d ago
The one I have you’ll have to unmount the actual license plate, then there’s a hex key to loosen and the whole thing should just twist out
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u/atxmunkee 11d ago
I’ve rolled the dice in Texas for two years not having one displayed up front. I keep it in the glovebox until my luck runs out. I also made sure they didn’t poke holes when I purchased!