Savv

I think this was stated before, did you try to see if the halogen headlight cover fits over, they much less expensive to but they should have same dimension

MB Marko

new problem,

$2180 for a light from Mercedes so i called and made a claim

BUT

should I go to Mercedes to fix it? (even though its a Hyundai dealership here in london)

or go to Fix it auto a recommend body shop?

the problem is it won't be a new light it will either be used OEM (which I'm fine with) or some **** they find OR i can pay extra to get the OEM if they can't find one.

if i go to "mercedes" ill need to wait 2-3 days for an adjuster to come and look, then get the quote approved or I go to fit it auto and its instantly approved and the work will be done in less then a day)

WHAT A ****ING PAIN

superangrypenguin

I run into this all the time. Go to Mercedes, get it done right.

Did you speak to glass claims or general auto claims?

Glass claims told me the same thing about oem vs aftermarket. Long story short, when I went to general auto claims that discussion never happened.

I'm doing a windshield repair right now. I'm going to the dealer and getting OEM glass put in by the dealer.

Glass claims told me a bunch of bullshi* and pulled that same frigging stunt on me last week.

Let us know. I do know what you're talking about the adjuster. When I do general auto claims that has more than my windshield involved, an adjuster has to make his way out.

MB Marko

I know the deal would be ideal but in London its a none corporate store MB dealership Brian Finch who owns a ton of dealerships in london does the repair work at Hyundai. I don't like the dealership in london they didn't even know how to do a proper service on my car. I had to go to MB corporate to get it resolved.

if i was in the GTA it would be an easy choice who i'd go to. I guess ill just sleep on it and go get a quote from both shops tomorrow.

Adi-Benz

Side note in my area it was on the news that people are hitting turkeys and hitting windshields. Coincidentaly today I was < 3 feet from one, and it started to cross the road after me. The guy coming the other way almost hit it, but he slowed down as it flew up (I watched from rearview mirror). Imagine a whole turkey!!!

MB Marko

lol watch out for turkeys and ducks and all ****ing animals!!!

well i have an update 1 week later STILL NO CAR 2180$ head light $119 labour i went to pick up the car, lucky i tested it out the light did not work so they tried to return a not done car.

it turns out i need a new light module since water got in that another $1000

as you can see the bill quickly went up to over $3300 for JUST A headlight thats unreal!!! the jobs not even done yet lol so who know the total

at least I'm driving a 2016 Audi Q5 pretty good rental compared to the jeep compass

Just204

Who the h*ll is working on your car , the fact they didn't even check to see if the light was working is beyond incompetent. As someone who works on cars for people I would be insanely embarrassed..... I have pride in my work...

MB Marko

I couldn't believe it either they said it worked when they tested it. They detailed the car nicely and polished both head lights so they match and look brand new. They also took off a bunch of scratches ( the previous owner must of done) so the car looks like it just came off the lot.

I blame the insurance company they try to save everywhere. At least I have life time warranty on the light and module hahaha if condensation or anything crazy happens I can go back.

Adi-Benz

3300?! Thats as much as a transmission!

MB Marko

It's crazy, I know. Active head lights are awesome but when they break different story.

Makes you think you can buy a 2006 Honda Civic for one headlight LOL.

Did you ever get your transmission sorted out?

Adi-Benz

Yea I got a new trans. Had I known this would have happened, I would have just bought a facelift with the $. What can ya do, lets just hope its problem free now.

And yea I know, I could have bought myself a few cars as well lol

Just204

Not sure I buy their claim on it working just before. But at least it's fixed

MB Marko

Ya I don't care how long it takes as long as it's fixed they seem really nice and all the extra detail work make up for it. I'll let you guys know the exact total once I get the bill.

superangrypenguin

That f***** duck should get an invoice for the repair. He's ultimately at fault here. Dumb *** duck. :p

Adi-Benz

Just204

Like I said in a post a while back, he's dead and mrs. Duck has all the life insurance money. Send her the bill, she's got plenty of cash...

....

superangrypenguin

Oh she's got quite a lot of "bills" after life insurance money is paid

dieseldoc

Cute.

MB Marko

lol if enough people ask i'll post a picture of the duck , its pretty gruesome.

superangrypenguin

That'd be fantastic. Being someone of Asian descent, I don't view dead ducks as something gruesome. That's dinner to me

MB Marko

hahaha don't get me wrong I love duck but not this kind its a little gamey.

here it is! one person was enough!

superangrypenguin

Oh boy. Ok maybe I'll pass on him for dinner. His wife though, I'll taste her



That bas*ard though. You ran into a bird in SW Ontario?! How? I thought we've eaten all of their kind by now

MB Marko

I have a golf course on my street so they are always around.... the damn pond is 20 ft from the road. theres every type of animal you could imagine there.

its turkey season now! why couldn't it be a turkey.

Just204

OMFG... that is kodac pricelessness right there gentlemen !!!!!!

But, that sounds soooooo wrong lmao ..

dieseldoc

Does not look like any duck I have seen in my favorite Chinese barbecue restaurant. Those still have their heads.