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Default ZJ Headlights - 05-08-2007 , 07:11 AM






All,

My passenger side headlight lens fell out the other day, and of course
I then ran it over. I've been quoted a price of £190 + VAT for a
replacement. It seems that you can only buy the whole fitting, not
just the glass. Now this price to me seems astronomical - it's
actually more than my first car cost. So two questions - I've been
told that this is not an uncommon event, can the group confirm this?
Secondly, any recommendations where I may be able to source a
replacement part? I've tried the breakers near me, but unfortunately
they are unable to help. This is a RHD UK ZJ Grand Cherokee.

I've also complained to Chrysler UK about the price of the part, and
the fact that this seems to be a design flaw.. I will post back what
their response is.


Thanks


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Default Re: ZJ Headlights - 05-08-2007 , 08:46 AM






On 8 May 2007 05:11:32 -0700, Rob <google (AT) elephantsbypost (DOT) com> wrote:

Quote:
All,

My passenger side headlight lens fell out the other day, and of course
I then ran it over. I've been quoted a price of £190 + VAT for a
replacement. It seems that you can only buy the whole fitting, not
just the glass. Now this price to me seems astronomical - it's
actually more than my first car cost. So two questions - I've been
told that this is not an uncommon event, can the group confirm this?
Secondly, any recommendations where I may be able to source a
replacement part? I've tried the breakers near me, but unfortunately
they are unable to help. This is a RHD UK ZJ Grand Cherokee.

I've also complained to Chrysler UK about the price of the part, and
the fact that this seems to be a design flaw.. I will post back what
their response is.


Thanks
My ZJ is 14 years old, and been through really terrible roads. Bad
enough to mess up the HVAC operation. Never had a problem with a
headlamp falling out, but I did have a fog lamp lens fall out at a car
wash.

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Default Re: ZJ Headlights - 05-08-2007 , 04:04 PM



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"Rob" <google (AT) elephantsbypost (DOT) com> wrote

All,

My passenger side headlight lens fell out the other day, and of course
I then ran it over. I've been quoted a price of £190 + VAT for a
replacement. It seems that you can only buy the whole fitting, not
just the glass. Now this price to me seems astronomical - it's
actually more than my first car cost. So two questions - I've been
told that this is not an uncommon event, can the group confirm this?
Secondly, any recommendations where I may be able to source a
replacement part? I've tried the breakers near me, but unfortunately
they are unable to help. This is a RHD UK ZJ Grand Cherokee.

I've also complained to Chrysler UK about the price of the part, and
the fact that this seems to be a design flaw.. I will post back what
their response is.


Thanks




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