chyates

I was not planning on putting a front license plate on the vehicle, but when I removed the frame, it was drilled through the grill.

Did the dealer do this once it arrived or did it come from the factory like this?

gk1

Dealer installed in states that require front plates.

sfcaiello

My dealer told me they did not install mine, so it must have been factory or port installed.

JohnnyG0925

They are not dealer installed. When placing the order the dealer does select whether there is to be a front plate holder or not. My dealer gave me the option in case I preferred to mount it differently, or not at all.

jslchmank

Mine had a front plate on it which I removed (like the one in your picture). It left four small screw holes which I plugged with a small round plastic tab. Painted the tabs graphite grey and it looks much better. Need to touch them up occassionally but better than the holes.

cbl1

In my state I have to have a front plate (I know some will go without anyhow).

I noticed on an old order form it had a listing for front plate holder.

On my new car I saw the order form didn't have the front licence plate holder and I asked my dealer. He said audi changed from having the front licence plate holder as a 0 dollar option the dealer had to place on the order to making the front licence plate holder ship by default and the dealer select line item for "No Front Plate Holder".

So it seems now the dealers have to select on their order to NOT have the Front Plate Holder included.

Now as to who puts in on ... I don't know.

HyperS4

It has to be selected on the the order form. Even if you live in a state that requires a plate to be put on the front you can still order a car without the plate holder. If a car is ordered with the plate holder it is installed at port.

PampedOut6

Have you considered ordering a German license plate holder with a vanity german plate on it?

...or you could plug the holes.

S6golfer

Thanks for this info. I'm new to this forum having just received my '16 S6. Same issue. Nasty looking front plate assembly on that good looking grill. I'm in CA which requires front plates, but I've never done it on other cars. Are "plugs" the best answer or does anyone know of a nice custom plate that says "S6" etc? Just hate the front tag look. Looking for options. Thanks

schalliol

The C6 just had inserts, which made a lot of sense. I bought my 05 from IL and just ordered a replacement panel for less than $100 that is designed not to have a plate frame. I sure can't see having a holder on there if you don't need it.

I moved to CA and put the old one on, and then I moved back and took it off...