Right front headlight smashed
 

The morning after spending the evening in the City, I found that the right front headlight of my S60 had been smashed :( The headlight itself works, but I've been quoted a whopping price of $700 ($350 parts + $350 labor) to fix this. The dealership says they only sell the complete headlight assembly. Is there a cheaper alternative?

thanks

RE: Right front headlight smashed
 

Ebay is a lot cheaper, I've seen then run from like 90-150$...... I dont think you can get it cheaper..

RE: Right front headlight smashed
 

Buy either a used one or new one off E-bay and we can help you get it in.
We can give you good instructions to get it in.

RE: Right front headlight smashed
 

Thanks! per your advice, I've looked on the web, and have found some great prices out there for both copies and salvaged assemblies. Copies run about $85 or so, and full light assemblies from the junkyard run $30! I'm considering buying the light assembly from the junkyard and taking it to a auto body shop and asking them to replace it. Do you approve of this course of action? Am I taking a big risk with the "salvaged" piece?

thanks!

RE: Right front headlight smashed
 

As long as it is in one peice then you will be fine.
I wouldn't worry about about it. That isn't something that like a motor or anything like that.
A body shop should be cheaper labor than the Dealer.