When you go into your local dealer and try to get this fixed or resolved, they’ll tell you that it’s common wear and tear and isn’t covered by the manufacturer’s warranty. The dealer will then tell you that your replacement cost will be $180-$225 per headlight plus labor of $150 per hour. This process may take an hour and half PER HEADLIGHT! By the time you leave the dealership, what you thought was going to be covered under warranty lands you with a $810 bill! For those of you who drive a Mercedes, BMW, or any type of European vehicle, you can add another 35-40%.
Here at Meriden Collision we can save you that money. We go through a process of sanding and removing the oxidation with different grit sand paper, then clean it off with alcohol to ensure no contamination gets on your headlights. We then spray a new UV coating on your headlights. This will ensure that your headlights stay nice and clear for years. We charge $40.00 per headlight regardless of the vehicle you drive. Be on the lookout though, because we have seen auto detail facilities that charge half, and all they do is polish your headlights. They look great for about a week but then look worse than before!