Washing my car last night and noticed that one of my foglights was smashed . It deffinitly was something from the road. I thought that the fog lights were shatter proof.

So, would this be covered?

If not, does someone have a spare foglight that I could purchase?

 

I would not think this item would be covered as it is "wear and tear". But the dealership might work with you since the car is so new.

Good luck.

Kevin

 

I would think if you just got them..maybe there is a 30day warranty or something? But i also heard that they have to replace the entire fog light kit not just the one fog light itself. I guess it's something toyota overlooked, and i think are working on fixing.

 

i though they have already set the price on a single fog light already. i read its like $180 or some rediculously high amount

 

It never hurts to ask, but make sure you talk with the dealership manager in charge of everything. I had a paint chip problem where I was washing my car and the power hose got underneath the rock chip and pealed off like about a fist-sized piece of paint on the front bumper. i talked to the body shop manager guy and he's like "it should be an insurance thing, not warranty" and I kept yelling at him and when her gave me an estimate on how much to fix it it turned out to be $424. Then I talked to the Dealership Manager and he hooked me up to fix it for free since it's "so new." Hope that helps a little...

-Alex-

 

nothing is shatter proof unless its made of krytonite.
will it be covered, nope
good luck

 

if they claim its shatterproof, wheter or not its kryptonite, it would be false advertising if it does shatter.

So you can sue them if it expressly states shatter proof and they do not replace it for free.

 

i believe i read that engifineer had to replace one of his because it broke from road debris and they made him pay for it. look for the thread. i think he said it was $100 for the one and he had to convince them to just sell him one instead of both.

 

Got off the phone with the mechanics and the part department. The replacement is $350 for the whole front modual. That sucks!!
I will be complaining to the sales manager.

 

you really cant complain though. it probably happened from a stray rock. it wont be covered :-\ sorry. thats just how warranty works.

if the wiring got frayed due to you washing the car, then maybe it will be covered. but for a lens braking it wont be

good luck

 

i'd call mcgeorgeparts.com about it. maybe they can help you. it doesn't take much effort to replace the light. get the part and do it yourself. the biggest trick will be getting the one lamp. good luck.