Broken Headlight Lens, £1k to buy new headlight

Fisnik · Sep 24th, 2020, 14:34

Hi,

After a young kid crashed his bicycle at my stationary car I really didn't think that much of it but I'm having a lot of trouble finding a reasonable replacement.
See photos for the damage.

I thought you could just replace the plastic/glass lens but how wrong I was. I thought maybe I'll just leave it but apparently it can steam up and cause more problems down the line. Also I'm not sure but possibly could be a MOT failure.

A whole new headlight unit is required. Price from volvo is 800 plust VAT. It's a Xenon type with Active Bending Lights. At Eurocarparts only the standard halogen VALEO branded headlights are in stock. The others are 1K (still Valeo) and out of stock. No luck with any breakers that I've tried.

Any Ideas?

P.S. Also not even sure what that square bit under the headlights is for (headlight washer?) It's also damaged but got the bits in the glove compartment.

Jms153 · Sep 24th, 2020, 18:34

You could try eBay as there are a few for sale at a reasonable price if you can find the correct specification

FredGraham · Sep 24th, 2020, 19:14

Hi Fisnik
Volvo/Saab breakers in Nottingham have helped me a couple of times, check Google, alternatively breakersyard.com giving as much info as possible so they'll be quoting for the right headlight.
Best of luck
Fred

Ian21401 · Sep 24th, 2020, 20:41

Quote:

Originally Posted by FredGraham

Hi Fisnik
Volvo/Saab breakers in Nottingham have helped me a couple of times, check Google, alternatively breakersyard.com giving as much info as possible so they'll be quoting for the right headlight.
Best of luck
Fred

Also try “Breakerlink.com”

XC70Virgin · Sep 24th, 2020, 21:12

Use your car insurance. That's what its for.

The Thong · Sep 24th, 2020, 22:48

Have you tried FRF and other dealers who offer discounts on VOC?

TT

MacV50 · Sep 25th, 2020, 10:07

Do you know the kid's parents? Might be worth speaking to them to see if you can claim from their household insurance. It might include public liability. Accidents do happen but you don't want to be hundreds of £ out of pocket because their kid was careless

If that's not an option, your possibly easier continuing down the breaker route or going through your own insurance

Fisnik · Sep 25th, 2020, 21:37

Don't know his parents. Haven't seen him before or since.

Tried Ebay and there's some that look very similar but it's not the exact part number. Does it have to match the part number exactly or are other ones likely to work too?

Have e-mailed the Volvo/Saab breakers although their website was awfully slow and didn't appear to have it. Will give them a call tomorrow.

Have looked up FRF and they appear to be in wales. Didn't know that dealers offer discounts on volvo parts. Will give them a call.

Had tried Breakerlink prior to posting. No quotes

I thought about the insurance but at around 600 a year that I pay already not sure whether I'd increase the premiums too much... Also would I loose the no claims bonus? Got 9 years.

Toprivetguns · Sep 26th, 2020, 12:56

Try http://www.lakes4volvo.co.uk/. Another breakers up the A1 near Bedford.

HDAV · Sep 26th, 2020, 22:08

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fisnik

Have looked up FRF and they appear to be in wales. Didn't know that dealers offer discounts on volvo parts.

We have elctrickery and everything

Even in Swansea

Have to quote the owners club reference

Sep 24th, 2020, 19:14	#3
FredGraham Member Last Online: Jun 23rd, 2022 10:44 Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Hemel Hempstead	Breakers Hi Fisnik Volvo/Saab breakers in Nottingham have helped me a couple of times, check Google, alternatively breakersyard.com giving as much info as possible so they'll be quoting for the right headlight. Best of luck Fred

Sep 24th, 2020, 21:12	#5
XC70Virgin Member Last Online: Apr 18th, 2024 22:32 Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Newry	Use your car insurance. That's what its for. __________________ Feb 2010 XC70 SE Lux in White. T6.

Sep 24th, 2020, 22:48	#6
The Thong VOC Member Last Online: Today 16:13 Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: The Independent Republic of Leamington Spa	Have you tried FRF and other dealers who offer discounts on VOC? TT __________________ Never underestimate the power of stupid. It’ can’t be reasoned or negotiated with and you’ll never never beat it…. Cut your losses, smile and walk away Currently Volvoless but Thong will be back

Sep 24th, 2020, 18:34	#2
Jms153 Junior Member Last Online: Today 16:32 Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Blairgowrie	You could try eBay as there are a few for sale at a reasonable price if you can find the correct specification

Sep 25th, 2020, 10:07	#7
MacV50 Master Member Last Online: Apr 22nd, 2024 08:52 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Aberdeen	Do you know the kid's parents? Might be worth speaking to them to see if you can claim from their household insurance. It might include public liability. Accidents do happen but you don't want to be hundreds of £ out of pocket because their kid was careless If that's not an option, your possibly easier continuing down the breaker route or going through your own insurance

Sep 25th, 2020, 21:37	#8
Fisnik New Member Last Online: Aug 27th, 2022 23:05 Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Ealing	Don't know his parents. Haven't seen him before or since. Tried Ebay and there's some that look very similar but it's not the exact part number. Does it have to match the part number exactly or are other ones likely to work too? Have e-mailed the Volvo/Saab breakers although their website was awfully slow and didn't appear to have it. Will give them a call tomorrow. Have looked up FRF and they appear to be in wales. Didn't know that dealers offer discounts on volvo parts. Will give them a call. Had tried Breakerlink prior to posting. No quotes I thought about the insurance but at around 600 a year that I pay already not sure whether I'd increase the premiums too much... Also would I loose the no claims bonus? Got 9 years.

Sep 26th, 2020, 12:56	#9
Toprivetguns Member Last Online: Mar 20th, 2024 12:05 Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Herts	Try http://www.lakes4volvo.co.uk/. Another breakers up the A1 near Bedford.

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