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Anti Theft Number Plate Screw

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Hi all just been fitting anti theft number plate screws ive done a anoying thing i have forgot to fit the yellow plastic cap that hides the screw but the thing is i can't unscrew them because there anti theft. i used a flat head screw driver to screw them in. so iam just wondering is there any way i can get these screws out just to fit the yellow plastic caps. see the pic you know what i mean :lol::lol:

Cheers alan.

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    A set of grips/water pump pliers onto the head might do it :s Just guessing though, good luck

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    A set of grips/water pump pliers onto the head might do it :s Just guessing though, good luck

    Cheers danzzza got them off with a pair of grips iam happy now :D

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    Cheers danzzza got them off with a pair of grips iam happy now :D

    So much for anti theft ...

    Should advertise them as Anti Fiesta_Lad Screws :P

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    So much for anti theft ...

    Should advertise them as Anti Fiesta_Lad Screws :P

    I know i was thinking that before but they did take abit like to unscrew rather than unscrewing a normal one :lol:

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    i've got my own anti-theft ones on my fiesta on the back, 6 years with no covers over the screw there now seized in place. :rolleyes::lol:

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    why would someone want tos teal a numberplate??? :unsure:

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    vehicle cloning, someone will steal a similar vehicle to yours then stick the number plates off your car onto it so then any speeding tickets or fines that car racks up comes out your pocket.

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