Where is the proper place to put the German "D" sticker? - PeachParts Mercedes-Benz Forum

#1 03-19-2004, 04:51 AM

just ordered one of those oval "D" (Deutschland/Germany) stickers for my C220. Where is the proper place to put these stickers on the car? Is there supposed to be a specific spot? Thanks!

Rafi · #2 03-19-2004, 07:52 AM

In Germany. Sorry I could not resist.

mzsmbs · #3 03-19-2004, 11:27 AM

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Originally posted by Rafi
In Germany. Sorry I could not resist.

Rafi is right. They are used in Europe for a reason. You'd probably do well with (OH)

Joking aside, anywhere in the back. I've seen them on bumbers, rear glass, and rear body areas, probably more on the passenger side. I'd say, use a bit of masking tape and tape it to your car in different locations and then step back and ponder. I am sure you'll find your favorite spot. Good luck and have fun.

OT: Cincy is an old German town so why is the best brauhaus in Newport?

yal · #4 03-19-2004, 11:41 AM

In the space between the rear license plate and the rear right tailight is where the europeans put it more often than not..

chazola · #5 03-19-2004, 11:43 AM

you're not authroised by law to put a Euro sticker or plate on your car unless you're at least 50% European.

If you want to be really authentic, in Germany it seems the fashion is to put them on the left (driver's side) between the rear plate and light cluster.

I have mine on the right, but you can stick it anywhere you like.

The Warden · #6 03-19-2004, 03:25 PM

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Originally posted by mzsmbs
They are used in Europe for a reason.

Please excuse the ignorant question

but what's the reason?

Thanks!

chazola · #7 03-19-2004, 05:56 PM

reason? -so when that nice German policeman sees you driving on the left, he'll think 'oh, they're just British pig-dogs' and let you off, and when you're in another country they can see you're foriegn and hurl xenophobic abuse at you

The stickers are used for when driving from one European country to the next etc, to identify the vehicle is from another country, and to make other drivers and authorities aware that the driver may not be fully aware of the laws and also might be driving a wrong side drive car etc.

With the new wonderful EU, recent plates have the country identifier built in on the left side of the plate.
The sticker I believe is still nessesary in non-EU states though.

Rafi · #8 03-19-2004, 07:49 PM

I guess this will come in handy when the southern border is wide open.

mzsmbs · #9 03-19-2004, 08:46 PM

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They are used in Europe for a reason.

Wardn you are only ignorant if you don't ask. chazola explained it perfectly. nothing to add.

#10 03-19-2004, 09:36 PM

I just got it to make my Mercedes look all German (beyond manufacturer). I am going to get the German style front plates too! I like the euro look

Botnst · #11 03-19-2004, 09:42 PM

Golly, I didn't know that. Thanks for asking the question. Its been too long since I've been out of this hemisphere.

I've thought a trip through Scotland and Ireland would be nice--never been to either country.

I'm prepared for Ireland having read the book, "Around Ireland with a Fridge". Anybody else read it? I've wanted to read the author's second book. Something like "Playing Tennis with Moldovans", I think.

Botnst

chazola · #12 03-19-2004, 09:52 PM

Botnst-

funny you should mention that book- it's great! I actually used to work on a radio programme with the bloke who wrote that and I met his fridge at a later date when he brought it into another radio station I was working in London.
It was only a 'mini fridge', but still, I wouldn't fancy hiking with the bugger.

I was in Scotland this time last year, the weather was amazingly good. Beautiful countryside and sheep everywhere. Haven't been to Ireland since I was a kid, I should have done a road trip there too before I left the UK.
Great thing about both countries (and England & Wales) is they're so small, you can see loads of stuff in a short time.
Can you tell I'm missing home?!

Botnst · #13 03-19-2004, 10:58 PM

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Originally posted by chazola
...Can you tell I'm missing home?!

I loved working overseas when I was younger. I could spend months or years away and didn't seem to miss much while I was gone. Then on my last one, when I decided to return home and stay married, I spent time thinking of all the things I love about my homeland.

That love of adventure and travel occupied the same heart as my sentimental regard for home.

Anyway, it will feel good when you finally return.

Botnst

yal · #14 03-19-2004, 11:17 PM

Went to boarding school in North Wales for 10 years and loved it. When ever I travel through London I try and spend a weekend up there if I can. The Lake District on the English side is in a class of its own.

yhliem · #15 03-20-2004, 12:20 AM

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Originally posted by yal
In the space between the rear license plate and the rear right tailight is where the europeans put it more often than not..

Except that on cars with European plates on them, this space does not exist. the plates are longer on the other side of the pond. remember?