Broken Fog Light :(

J.Bradders · 08-22-2009, 09:17 AM

Been out this morning and when i got back i noticed the glass on my near side fog light has shattered

. I don't no how its happend a stone or somthing must have hit it

.
I was gutted but i thought its only the glass and there isnt any damage to the grill or bumper so i should be able to get it replaced easily and i would be fairly cheap.

So off i went to the stealers and they have said the glass cannot be replace and i'll have to buy the hole unit

, i got them to price it up for me and they quoted me:
Fog Lamp £75.19 +VAT
Labour £59.85 +VAT

Total £155.30 (inc VAT)

I can get it fitted by a friend so i was wondering if anybody knows a place where i can get the lamp cheaper?

I've put some pics on for you to see sorry about the quailty though its on a camera phone.

Thanks in advance.

kend · 08-22-2009, 10:12 AM

Ebay

Dr Dave · 08-22-2009, 04:09 PM

Indeed.......http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/BMW-E90-3-SERI...d=p3286.c0.m14

RichardM · 08-23-2009, 04:02 AM

One of mine smashed and it was pretty easy to change myself following the various write ups on this forum.

ZuerstBMW · 08-23-2009, 04:05 AM

Yes, they are easy to replace.
I would clear guard the headlights and the fogs, this will prevent this from happening again.

ZuerstBMW · 08-23-2009, 04:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dr Dave

Indeed.......http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/BMW-E90-3-SERI...d=p3286.c0.m14

Yes, check ebay, but he has the E92 m bumper, so that fog will not work.

SiKkBaSs · 08-23-2009, 06:48 AM

Please EBAY...don't go to stealers!!!

tyler durden · 08-23-2009, 07:11 AM

very easy DIY

Happens not infrequently

I buy from stealer then fit myself. Have always been a bit worried about buying parts on ebay but if there was a reputable known dealer I would reconsider

J.Bradders · 08-24-2009, 05:06 AM

Thanks for your replies, i've had a look on the bay and i can't find any which will fit my car

.
I do have the same view as 'tyler durden' i think i will just buy from the stealer and then fit myself,
i've looked at the DIY guides and there are guides for replacing the bulb - should be easy to figure the rest out

.
Ill let you no how it goes haha. Thanks again.

AlanQS · 08-24-2009, 06:46 AM

If you have the time and inclination, why don't you take pics and write up a "how to..."

Budgie · 08-24-2009, 08:21 AM

paintshield did me a full pack but you can get just lights and fogs pre cut pack.

www.paintshield.co.uk

call them and ask for Tom Wakeford-Managing Director and top geezer....

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J.Bradders Private 12 Rep 59 Posts Drives: 3GT 330D xDrive MS+ Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	Broken Fog Light :( Been out this morning and when i got back i noticed the glass on my near side fog light has shattered . I don't no how its happend a stone or somthing must have hit it . I was gutted but i thought its only the glass and there isnt any damage to the grill or bumper so i should be able to get it replaced easily and i would be fairly cheap. So off i went to the stealers and they have said the glass cannot be replace and i'll have to buy the hole unit , i got them to price it up for me and they quoted me: Fog Lamp £75.19 +VAT Labour £59.85 +VAT Total £155.30 (inc VAT) I can get it fitted by a friend so i was wondering if anybody knows a place where i can get the lamp cheaper? I've put some pics on for you to see sorry about the quailty though its on a camera phone. Thanks in advance. Attached Images
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tyler durden Private 6 Rep 74 Posts Drives: E93 330i M Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	very easy DIY Happens not infrequently I buy from stealer then fit myself. Have always been a bit worried about buying parts on ebay but if there was a reputable known dealer I would reconsider
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J.Bradders Private 12 Rep 59 Posts Drives: 3GT 330D xDrive MS+ Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	Thanks for your replies, i've had a look on the bay and i can't find any which will fit my car . I do have the same view as 'tyler durden' i think i will just buy from the stealer and then fit myself, i've looked at the DIY guides and there are guides for replacing the bulb - should be easy to figure the rest out . Ill let you no how it goes haha. Thanks again. Last edited by J.Bradders; 08-24-2009 at 05:48 AM..
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