Broken Headlight

M.5.0 · 11-11-2021, 10:25 PM

Well...I wish I could take back a few seconds tonight. Bumped the garbage can in the garage which has a stupid sharp corner on it and broke the plastic on the front headlight.

Anyone know if the entire unit needs to be replaced? I'm assuming so. Can't wait to see how much that will cost.

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Auricom · 11-12-2021, 09:44 PM

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Well...I wish I could take back a few seconds tonight. Bumped the garbage can in the garage which has a stupid sharp corner on it and broke the plastic on the front headlight.

Anyone know if the entire unit needs to be replaced? I'm assuming so. Can't wait to see how much that will cost.

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nZtiZia · 11-12-2021, 10:31 PM

ouch!

M.5.0 · 11-13-2021, 02:11 PM

I called the dealer and parts and labor are over $6000! And that's for the non-laser lights. Looks like I'll be opening an insurance claim.

JimVR4 · 11-13-2021, 04:34 PM

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Originally Posted by M.5.0

I called the dealer and parts and labor are over $6000! And that's for the non-laser lights. Looks like I'll be opening an insurance claim.

You better come up with a story about how a rock flung up and smashed your headlight on the freeway.

VTENGR · 11-14-2021, 12:28 PM

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Originally Posted by M.5.0

I called the dealer and parts and labor are over $6000! And that's for the non-laser lights. Looks like I'll be opening an insurance claim.

You better come up with a story about how a rock flung up and smashed your headlight on the freeway.

Comp claim. Could simply say he noticed it one day when his car is parked.

GREENPUS · 11-19-2021, 10:30 PM

Bummer. Its scary how expensive these headlights are. A few year back I had a car with a removable sunroof. I took it out and accidentally dropped it. The sunroof shattered. I told the insurance company a tree limb fell on it and they paid for it. Thinking back I am surprised they approved it. If a limb fell and broke the sunroof, wouldn't there be additional damage to the metal on the roof too? Lol

GrussGott · 11-20-2021, 03:40 AM

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Originally Posted by M.5.0

Well...I wish I could take back a few seconds tonight. Bumped the garbage can in the garage which has a stupid sharp corner.... Can't wait to see how much that will cost.

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Originally Posted by M.5.0

I called the dealer and parts and labor are over $6000! And that's for the non-laser lights. Looks like I'll be opening an insurance claim.

good gawd!

dude, thanks for posting this as it's a great cautionary tale for the rest of us, but very sorry to hear ...

M.5.0 · 11-21-2021, 12:43 PM

I wish I would have read these responses before calling insurance. Being that it was on the side of the headlight, I didn't think it would be an easy sell to say a rock hit it or something. I didn't really think about it more than that and didn't want to go down a rabbit hole with them. So I basically just told them the truth. Probably could have saved a lot of money by just saying I came out to my car and saw the damage. Oh well. Can't go back and change my story now

. I'll know better next time.

VTENGR · 11-21-2021, 05:52 PM

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Originally Posted by M.5.0

I wish I would have read these responses before calling insurance. Being that it was on the side of the headlight, I didn't think it would be an easy sell to say a rock hit it or something. I didn't really think about it more than that and didn't want to go down a rabbit hole with them. So I basically just told them the truth. Probably could have saved a lot of money by just saying I came out to my car and saw the damage. Oh well. Can't go back and change my story now

. I'll know better next time.

I don't understand. Do you not have comprehensive coverage? You hitting your garbage can is no different than if you back into a concrete barrier. Car should still be covered. That's one of the reasons you have insurance. It's not just for coverage when another automobile is involved. What you're calling your true story should still be covered under comprehensive damage.

Edit: even if this isn't covered under comprehensive is should be covered under your collision policy, shouldn't it?

M.5.0 · 12-10-2021, 07:12 PM

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Originally Posted by M.5.0

I wish I would have read these responses before calling insurance. Being that it was on the side of the headlight, I didn't think it would be an easy sell to say a rock hit it or something. I didn't really think about it more than that and didn't want to go down a rabbit hole with them. So I basically just told them the truth. Probably could have saved a lot of money by just saying I came out to my car and saw the damage. Oh well. Can't go back and change my story now

. I'll know better next time.

I don't understand. Do you not have comprehensive coverage? You hitting your garbage can is no different than if you back into a concrete barrier. Car should still be covered. That's one of the reasons you have insurance. It's not just for coverage when another automobile is involved. What you're calling your true story should still be covered under comprehensive damage.

Edit: even if this isn't covered under comprehensive is should be covered under your collision policy, shouldn't it?

Just got it fixed. $5500. Yes, it was covered under Collision policy, not comprehensive. $500 deductible, though now my insurance will go up for the next 3 years. Stupid trash can

GermanG05 · 12-16-2021, 08:36 AM

I had my right U.S. headlight replace(in Germany) and the bill showed 3400€. It was replaced by the insurance company from the other vehicle.

Mieleo · 12-19-2021, 03:35 PM

You can buy used headlight for $1000 on ebay.
And local shop will install it for you that cost $300.

Silver64 · 01-06-2022, 05:14 PM

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Just got it fixed. $5500. Yes, it was covered under Collision policy, not comprehensive. $500 deductible, though now my insurance will go up for the next 3 years. Stupid trash can

Most expensive trash can! Sorry…

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M.5.0 New Member 17 Rep 25 Posts Drives: BMW X5 M50i Join Date: May 2021 Location: Maple Grove, MN iTrader: (0)	I called the dealer and parts and labor are over $6000! And that's for the non-laser lights. Looks like I'll be opening an insurance claim.
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GREENPUS First Lieutenant 166 Rep 307 Posts Drives: 2019 BMW M5C Join Date: Mar 2021 Location: The land of OZ iTrader: (0)	Bummer. Its scary how expensive these headlights are. A few year back I had a car with a removable sunroof. I took it out and accidentally dropped it. The sunroof shattered. I told the insurance company a tree limb fell on it and they paid for it. Thinking back I am surprised they approved it. If a limb fell and broke the sunroof, wouldn't there be additional damage to the metal on the roof too? Lol __________________ 2024 Tundra 4x4 TRD 2019 M5 Competition 2021 X6 xDrive40i M Sport 2018 Toyota RAV4 AWD
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M.5.0 New Member 17 Rep 25 Posts Drives: BMW X5 M50i Join Date: May 2021 Location: Maple Grove, MN iTrader: (0)	I wish I would have read these responses before calling insurance. Being that it was on the side of the headlight, I didn't think it would be an easy sell to say a rock hit it or something. I didn't really think about it more than that and didn't want to go down a rabbit hole with them. So I basically just told them the truth. Probably could have saved a lot of money by just saying I came out to my car and saw the damage. Oh well. Can't go back and change my story now . I'll know better next time.
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GermanG05 Private 30 Rep 77 Posts Drives: X5 G05, A4 B9 Avant Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Germany iTrader: (0)	I had my right U.S. headlight replace(in Germany) and the bill showed 3400€. It was replaced by the insurance company from the other vehicle.
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Mieleo Private First Class 30 Rep 113 Posts Drives: 2019 x5 Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: Orlando iTrader: (0)	You can buy used headlight for $1000 on ebay. And local shop will install it for you that cost $300.
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