[Jeff2KPatriotBlue]

I recently had to buy a new set of plates when my front plate went missing in a car wash.

Is there a plate holder available for the front of this car? I have seen some other forums mention them, but I have not see any in the wild!

 

[ImperialCrown]

I'm not seeing one in my parts look up. Check with the dealer for a front plate kit?

 

[PCRMike]

My 2012 came with one in the trunk. Did you lose the plate or the whole enchilada?

 

[Jeff2KPatriotBlue]

Just the plate... I bought it used and there was no holder. Plate is just screwed onto the bumper.

 

[ImperialCrown]

No front plate bracket is common if the car was from a state that did not require a front plate. The fascia should have 2 small dimples to mark the bracket screw locations.
PCRMike, does your kit have a slip of paper with a Chrysler part number on it? That can be Googled for results.

 

[Doug D]

Just the plate... I bought it used and there was no holder. Plate is just screwed onto the bumper.

Both of our Journey's (2009 & 2010) didn't have a bracket. The license plate is simply bolted to the bumper. Virginia does require front and rear plates.

 

[PCRMike]

Will check it tonite. Remember that the 09-10 bumper is different than my 12, but it can't be THAT far off.

 

[Doug D]

Spotted a '12 Journey today while I was running around. The '12 does have a front license bracket. Definitely different than the '09-'10 versions.

 

[Stratuscaster]

I've seen them with and without the brackets. Guess it depends on the dealer, too.

 

[PCRMike]

68140112AB is the number on the tag. For the "JF NAFTA".

 

[ImperialCrown]

Are you a regular at this car wash and did you notify them of a missing plate? They usually don't have a problem buying a customer a plate frame and/or tag.
I've had paint scratches after using a car wash and won't use them any more.

 

[Jeff2KPatriotBlue]

Yes I did let them know, but it was in the context "if you find it, give me a call".

The replacement plates were just $15... they have "photo radar" and "red light cams" here, so reporting plates as missing is a priority.

In the mean time, I have switched to the "presure wash" style car wash... actually, I haven't been to a car-wash since... the brush one was just so convienient, and they has a "season pass" deal that made it hard to pass up.

 

[stevenspeaking]

Jeff, I don't see a listing for a front plate bracket in the 2010 catalog. What I have done in the past is bring a box of plate brackets out to the vehicle and let the customer choose what they felt would be a best fit.

Steven

 

[Jeff2KPatriotBlue]

Thanks Steven. I'll stop looking.