Rear light cover broken... do I need to replace whole light?

3DataModem

Broke the glass on my drivers side rear light (2010 Qashqai). Lights all still work.

I know damn-all about cars. Do I need to replace whole light or just the cover?

Esel

I'd say you will have to buy a new unit.

taintabird

3DataModem wrote: »

Broke the glass on my drivers side rear light (2010 Qashqai). Lights all still work.

I know damn-all about cars. Do I need to replace whole light or just the cover?

yes sir its a complete unit and being a jap I would expect it to be expensive unfortunately.

Esel

Try a car dismantler like www.summerhillspares.ie

3DataModem

Balls.

Thanks for the information guys.

I'll talk to the dealer on Monday... its due a service anway to keep the warranty warm.

3DataModem

Esel wrote: »

Try a car dismantler like www.summerhillspares.ie

I'm on the IOM so not really possible unless the saving is big.

Esel

Just in case you missed my dismantler advice above. If you can find a s/h unit, it should only cost 50% of the new price. As most vehicles suffer front-end damage in a crash, you could find one easily enough.

3DataModem

Esel wrote: »

Just in case you missed my dismantler advice above. If you can find a s/h unit, it should only cost 50% of the new price. As most vehicles suffer front-end damage in a crash, you could find one easily enough.

Thanks for the tip. I'll make a few calls.

Atlantic Dawn

€149.50 new, pricey but could be hard to find one in a scrapyard...

http://www.micksgarage.ie/proddetails.aspx?pid=894192&pk=BAF56

wee truck big driver

nissan or notoriosly dear for parts try traynors in armagh they deliver

taintabird

Atlantic Dawn wrote: »

€149.50 new, pricey but could be hard to find one in a scrapyard...

http://www.micksgarage.ie/proddetails.aspx?pid=894192&pk=BAF56

Still cheaper than the main dealer I would think, the only thing is some of those spurious lamps don't look or fit quit as well as the original and the op said its a 2010 registered car he might want to keep the car looking original.

wee truck big driver

most spurious one or fairly decent usually a recognisable brand name

bazz26

Just remember that the Qashqai got a facelift in early 2010 which included redesigned rear light cluster. Make sure if buying online or from a scrap yard that you get the correct one.

3DataModem

bazz26 wrote: »

Just remember that the Qashqai got a facelift in early 2010 which included redesigned rear light cluster. Make sure if buying online or from a scrap yard that you get the correct one.

Yeah its the Mar 2010 UK spec. Willbe careful... different trim altogether.

slimjimmc

wee truck big driver wrote: »

most spurious one or fairly decent usually a recognisable brand name

He'd be better off going for an OEM part imo. OEM parts are made by the same manufacturer as the Nissan ones to the same standard and are even accepted for warranty work. Spurious parts may be cheaper but there is no guarantee they will fit and perform as well as OEM or Originals, there may also be some slight cosmetic differences.

3DataModem

Beautiful.

Main Nissan dealer charging £62+VAT for the replacement, to be refitted as part of first service next Monday (£125).

Thanks for all your help guys.