Does the front lisence plate frame require drilling holes?

[der Fahrer]

I'd like to know if the Mini's front lisence plate frame requires holes to be drilled in the body of the car. If so, does anyone know a way to mount a front plate without damaging the car?

My VW Jetta has two giant holes in the front and I'd like to avoid the same thing happening on the Mini if I move to Texas.

[ImaVunDerBrah]

I used double sided tape to stick on my Euro Plate. I assume that same can be done with a regular front plate.

[der Fahrer]

That's a good thought...maybe I could bond a thin layer of foam to the back of the plate so it doesn't scatch the paint.

Note to self: Don't use scotch double sided tape.

[dannyh]

my dealership in california drilled the front plate holder into my car - left two big old holes in my bumper. all well

[Pamlico]

Yes, the license plate holder requires two holes be drilled into the front bumper.

[Shooler]

I live in Oregon and purchased our MINI from Utah. They were nice enough not to drill the front bumper for me. I just carry the front plate around in the car. The lines on the front of the car flow so nicely without an ugly bracket/plate to disrupt it all.