The Velcro license plate holders from Roadz made a very good impression overall in our test. The set consists of two license plate holders, each consisting of three Velcro strips with barbs and three Velcro strips with fleece. Two alcohol-based cleaning cloths are also supplied. The license plate holders are frameless, as the entire mounting mechanism is concealed on the back. This gives the vehicle a particularly elegant look. All components of the set were also convincing in the practical test. Although the installation effort is higher compared to a conventional screwed license plate holder, both the adhesive and the Velcro connection hold very well.
Advantages
✅ Good hold of the license plate
✅ Enhancement of the vehicle appearance
✅ Cleaning cloths included
✅ Can also be fitted with curvature
Disadvantages
❌ Increased assembly effort
❌ Velcro straps could be wider
The first impression
Packaging and labeling
ℹ️ Here we take a closer look at packaging. Sustainability is becoming an increasingly important factor. In addition, adequate protection of the product must of course also be ensured.
| Criterion | Remark | Score achieved* |
|---|---|---|
| Product protection | Mailing bag is sturdy, product adequately protected, but product carton slightly dented | 90 points |
| Sustainability Packaging | No unnecessary packaging waste was used, items were packed compactly | 100 points |
| Packaging convenience | Packaging was easy to open even without tools | 100 points |
| Total | 97 points |
*The maximum score is 100 points
The Velcro license plate holders from Roadz were delivered in a compact cardboard shipping bag. The shipping bag was appropriately sized and the license plate holders had little room to slip. The shipping bag contained the license plate holders with accessories in the product packaging. The product packaging was slightly dented but otherwise undamaged. Both the shipping bag and the product packaging were easy to open without tools.
The product packaging was a rectangular cardboard box in an attractive black and blue design with a vehicle motif. It contained the license plate holders for two license plates, alcohol wipes and a thank you card. The license plate holders consist of twelve individual parts and were divided into sets of three to enable compact product packaging. Overall, the set is well protected in the packaging and no unnecessary packaging material was used.
After unpacking
Package contents and instructions
ℹ️ Most people’s first impression after unpacking is immediately memorable. Are the contents of the package complete and does the manufacturer make it as easy as possible for me to use the product straight away?
| Criterion | Remark | Score achieved* |
|---|---|---|
| Package contents & scope | Six Velcro straps each with fleece and barbs, plus two alcohol wipes | 100 points |
| Instructions for use | Written in German and easy to understand, unfortunately there is no information on how to remove the license plate again | 90 points |
| Contact information | Can be found on the product packaging, telephone number is missing | 90 points |
| Total | 93 points |
*The maximum score is 100 points
The set consists of two license plate holders, each with three adhesive Velcro strips with barbs and three Velcro strips with fleece, as well as two alcohol wipes. It is therefore a compact set with which license plates can be attached to the vehicle without a frame.
Instructions for use in the form of fitting instructions can be found on the back of the product packaging. It explains in six steps how to fit the license plate holder to the vehicle. Unfortunately, the instructions do not include how to remove the license plate holders. The text is written in German and is easy to understand. The installation steps are also illustrated.
Contact details are provided on the product packaging. These include the company name, address and an e-mail address. Unfortunately, there is no telephone number.
The first time in your hand
Product processing and appearance
ℹ️ Before we start the practical test, we take a close look at the product processing. How high quality are the materials used? Is the look and feel satisfactory?
| Criterion | Remark | Score achieved* |
|---|---|---|
| Visual appearance | Velcro material of high quality and uniform | 100 points |
| Processing | Good workmanship of the hook and loop tapes with precise cut edges | 100 points |
| Stability | Velcro straps are tear-resistant and interlock well | 100 points |
| Sustainability of the product | High product quality indicates a long service life | 100 points |
| Total | 100 points |
*The maximum score is 100 points
The license plate holders are each in six parts and are made of black hook and loop tape. Each license plate holder therefore consists of three loop tapes and three hook tapes. The front of the tapes is fully coated with the respective hook and loop material. The adhesive surface also covers the entire back. When delivered, there is still a transparent protective film on the adhesive surface, which is removed for installation. Three Velcro strips are stuck to each protective film. The strips measure 9 cm by 4.5 cm. As with car license plates, the corners of the strips are rounded so that they do not protrude after mounting. A license plate holder, which consists of three fleece strips and three hook strips, weighs only 20 g with protective film. This makes the license plate holder significantly lighter than conventional plastic license plate holders.
The cleaning cloths are folded disposable cleaning cloths with an alcohol content of 75%.
This is what our practical test showed
Does the manufacturer keep its advertising promises?
ℹ️ Our practical test is the most relevant and therefore the most important. Here, the product has to undergo a wide range of criteria and tests. We check the functions and product promises of the test article.
| Criterion | Remark | Score achieved* |
|---|---|---|
| Mounting the license plate holder | Can also be carried out without technical knowledge, increased installation effort compared to screwing | 85 points |
| Seat of the license plate holder | Very good hold when glued correctly, but greater security would be possible with wider Velcro tapes | 90 points |
| Optics of the license plate holder | Characteristics are completely frameless, resulting in a flawless appearance | 100 points |
| Total | 92 points |
*The maximum score is 100 points
We carry out our practical test on the rear bumper of a standard compact car. First, we remove the old license plate holder. This is attached to the plastic of the bumper with four screws and can be quickly removed. The Velcro strips are attached to the rear bumper and the license plate with an adhesive bond. Adhesive bonds can transmit very high forces , but require appropriate handling. For this reason, we adhere exactly to the instructions in the fitting instructions.
Assembly is carried out in several steps. First, the area of the rear bumper to which the license plate is to be attached is thoroughly cleaned using one of the alcohol wipes and then dried. Three Velcro strips with barbs are then attached there. We attach one of the tapes to the center of the vehicle, the other two so that the outer edge is just inside the license plate. Instead of measuring, you can also simply use the removed license plate as a template. It is important to ensure that the bumper has a continuous surface in the area of the Velcro strips. For example, it is not possible to attach the Velcro strips to the grille of a radiator grille.
As the Velcro strips are slightly smaller than the license plate itself, it is not necessary to position them with millimetre precision. In our test, we based our positioning on the holes in the bumper into which the old license plate holder was screwed. It is important to ensure that the adhesive tapes are applied with sufficient precision in the first step, as it is not possible to remove them again due to the high adhesive strength of the glue.
In the next step, the back of the license plate is cleaned and also dried. The Velcro strips with fleece are attached here at the same distance as on the bumper so that the hook and fleece strips lie exactly on top of each other when the license plate is attached.
The license plate can now be attached to the bumper. The Velcro strips are about two centimeters smaller in height than the license plate. This difference can be used for fine alignment by placing the loop tape and the hook and loop tape slightly offset on top of each other. If necessary, the license plate can be carefully removed and reattached .
Overall, the installation is easy to carry out, even for users with no manual skills, thanks to the good description. However, the cleaning and the triple positioning (straps on the vehicle, straps on the license plate, license plate on the vehicle) increase the installation effort compared to screw-on license plates. The license plate holder is also suitable for mounting on bumpers of any curvature. The limit here is not the license plate holder, but the flexibility of the license plate.
After drying, the license plate adheres firmly to the vehicle and there is no risk of it coming off while driving. Nevertheless, a higher adhesive force would have been possible with wider strips. In our case, we carried out the test on a license plate with the standard width of 52 cm. Here, approx. 3/4 of the back of the Velcro strips remain free. So there would have been plenty of room for wider tapes.
The visual appearance is particularly positive . In contrast to many alternative solutions, the Velcro license plate holder is actually frameless, as the entire holding mechanism is concealed behind the license plate.
Price/performance ratio
and ratings from consumers
ℹ️ Finally, we look at how the product compares to the competition. Can it keep up with the competition in terms of price and quality? Would we generally recommend buying it? We also examine consumer ratings and check whether the critical and positive reviews are actually justified.
| Criterion | Remark | Score achieved* |
|---|---|---|
| Price / performance ratio | Very good quality in the lower price segment | 90 points |
| Rating cut | 4.5 out of 5.0 on Amazon | 75 points |
| Total | 83 points |
*The maximum score is 100 points
On the Amazon platform, consumers have given the product an average rating of 4.5 stars. One common criticism is that the surface area of the Velcro tape is too small. Many customers like the fact that the adhesive bond holds well and the high-quality look. In our practical test, we were able to confirm the successful appearance and the good hold of the adhesive bond after installation. However, we can also understand that the small surface area of the hook and loop tapes on standard license plates still offers room for improvement and that an even better hold could be achieved with a larger surface area.
Prices of up to €25.09 are charged on the Internet for equivalent products. Very inexpensive products are available from as little as €7.99. With a price of €9.99, the Roadz license plate holder is currently in the lower price segment. The price ratio is very good for the quality and scope of services you get.
Overall result
| Weighting | Score achieved* | |
|---|---|---|
| 1. packaging & labeling | 10% | 97 points |
| 2. package contents & instructions | 10% | 93 points |
| 3. product processing & appearance | 20% | 100 points |
| 4. in the practical test | 40% | 92 points |
| 5. price/performance & consumer ratings | 20% | 83 points |
| Total | 92 points |
