08-15-2018, 08:06 PM | #45 |
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I had a clear bra put on both of my headlights last year (LCI LED headlights). For some stupid reason, the installer trimmed the clear bra with his razor blade after the clear bra was already on the headlight. The guy had decades of experience and a great reputation - and I get what he was trying to do (score the film, not cut through it) -- but he failed miserably. Long story short, he cut the headlights up significantly -- and said NOTHING. Luckily I was inspecting his work and noticed this right away. It was hard to see this since the cuts were on the edges of the clear bra, but if/when the clear bra came off the headlights, they would be highly visible. Anyway, to make the story even shorter: This became an insurance issue through his business -- and his insurance company had to pay over $4K just to replace the factory housings (he screwed up both lenses). Also, there's another $1100+ of "add ons" for each LED light that must be transferred over to the new housings, too. Can you imagine a fender-bender that smashed up just the LED lights (and their modules), alone would be? With all the modules you would be looking at a $6200 bill, bare minimum -- before any fenders, bumpers, hood, paint, or body work. With insane costs, like this, it is easy to see how these cars *can* get totaled, even with minimal damage. |
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08-15-2018, 08:40 PM | #46 |
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Damn that’s crazy story. I think compared to the cost of even OEM halogen lights the insurance won’t have an issue with buying me new depo lights at 650 shipped.
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08-16-2018, 03:04 PM | #47 |
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AARRRHHH, that totally sucks. Sorry about that.
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08-16-2018, 03:34 PM | #48 |
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People suck but that person sucks a bit less because at least they left a note.
Atleast its not the whole side of the car and it's still drive able.
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08-17-2018, 09:45 AM | #50 |
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So sorry that happened mate. That's the reason why I invested in a garage when I bought my car... Reassurance for when I'm not around it
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08-17-2018, 09:48 AM | #51 |
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08-17-2018, 08:25 PM | #56 |
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They are replacing the bumper but I am trying to buy a sport bumper from a local for 250 and they pay for it instead of buying me a new OEM bumper. New bumper 700.
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Maybe talk the body shop into ordering the M sport and offering to pay the difference? Whatever works, I guess. |
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Question for you all. Would you accept a headlight that looks like a depo but isn’t a depo headlight? They are having a hard time finding a local place to sorce a single depo light from. I am waiting to hear back from the shop.
The insurance company is saying they will not pay for the rental if they have to order one that could take a couple of weeks. They are having attitude about it. |
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It would not be hard to believe that a single manufacturer is making those lights and they are being marketed by different brand names (Depo, etc.) I would make damn sure though before deciding. Get detailed pictures of the front and back and compare markings, numbers, etc. |
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Why not have them buy one of these off eBay? They are actual Depo lights and being sold individually... |
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Yeah I sent them that link yesterday. It’s out of country so they are not wanting to wait. But if they can’t sorce one locally and tell me it’s not their problem I will push back to keep me rental and them pay for it until my car is complete. |
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Rarely do these insurance debacles end up being completely free (from my experience anyway). Worst case - you end up coming out of pocket for $200 MAX to get a new bumper cover, fender, and headlight installed. Not the worst outcome in my opinion. Definitely push back and try to get them to at LEAST split the additional rental days with you. Good luck. |
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