m_uhtin

What are my options to install a front license plate without having to grill it in? I live in Washington, where front license plate is mandatory. I recently places an order for a Q5 and I am debating if I should have the front plates removed. I really do not like the tow hook option. Is there anything else I can do?

SYMAWD

The front plate holder can always be removed and filler strips are available. Getting the front bracket does not put holes in the grille.

m_uhtin

Thanks SYMAWD for confirming that. I had the same impression until I saw this video - . I am good as long as there are no holes drilled in.

tms0425

Can you point me to these filler strips? I'm removing the plate holder on a new SQ5.

Cabal_san

SYMAWD is correct.

Get these: 80A-853-441-E-3Q7

https://www.audionlineparts.com/oe-audi/80a853441e3q7

Basically, when you remove the front plate holder bracket, the screws align INSIDE the trim on the SQ5 (NOT SAME pieces on Q5. It appears they have a D ver, not the E used in my SQ - see link below). You then just snap in the trim strip to cover. Easy peasy.

You don't have to replace the entire bar like I did in my 14 Q5.

You can see where I snapped in the top bar already. Literally like 45sec to clean up the front.

https://www.audiworld.com/forums/q5-.../#post25037603

tms0425

Thanks so much!

Trinh Nguyen

The link you provided do you have to buy 1 or 2? Meaning... ordering one is a set that gives both pieces? My dealer said it's cost $110 but that he'd do me a solid and get me the parts for $75+tax. If your link is for the set then that's a better price. If your link is for 1 piece then it's the same as what my dealer said ($110, $55 each)

thanks for the answer and link!

jaysabree

Woudnt it be easier to stick a sticker licence plate? something like this Custom License Plates - Adhesive license plate replica

james9631

Where would you stick that on the Q5? Plus, pretty sure that won't get you out of a ticket if a cop pulled you over.

jaysabree

After 1 year or so of using it i havent had a single problem with cops, its not like im using a different license plate, its a replica of my own