I have the 2012 Forester which I truly like, the only problem so far has been the way the front license plate is attached to the bumper. For some reason Subaru, in their infinite wisdom, decided the spacing of the threaded receptacles on the front bumper should not match the American license plate and dealers simply use a couple self taping screws to attach it. I found out about this the “hard way” by going through car washes. At first I noticed the license plate would be bent after going to the car wash, then one day after I got home I noticed my license plate was missing, that's when I discovered self taping screws had been used.
Yesterday I went to the Subaru dealer where I purchased the Forester and asked the service writer what they had to remedy the problem and his suggestion was:
1- don’t use the bosses already molded into the bumper because that could damage the bumper and
2- always take a screwdriver with me so I can tighten any loose screws and also straighten the license plate.
What??? This is the remedy for a $30,000 vehicle? Personally I think the one with loose screws is the service writer. I can’t believe I’m the only one with this problem and would appreciate suggestions.
Yesterday I went to the Subaru dealer where I purchased the Forester and asked the service writer what they had to remedy the problem and his suggestion was:
1- don’t use the bosses already molded into the bumper because that could damage the bumper and
2- always take a screwdriver with me so I can tighten any loose screws and also straighten the license plate.
What??? This is the remedy for a $30,000 vehicle? Personally I think the one with loose screws is the service writer. I can’t believe I’m the only one with this problem and would appreciate suggestions.
