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Posted: February 8, 2007 1:31 pm
by smacky
I have a new model VW Beetle, and the manual says you have to take it to the dealer to get the headlight bulb changed! That sounded insane, but I called the dealership and they said it would take an hour and cost $100. I searched the Web and found step-by-step instructions on how to do it, bought the replacement bulb for $4 and did it myself in 5 minutes. I've had to change bulbs two other times since, and it now takes about 2 minutes. I know you have to pay the dealerships for their "expertise" as well as the parts and labor (as you do a dentist or doctor), but that estimate was crazy.
Posted: February 21, 2007 4:28 pm
by The_Polly_Roger
**UPDATE**
Paid $6 plus $5 shipping for a gasket off eBay Motors. Using a cup of very hot water with a few drops of liquid soap I was able to slide the gasket into place in less than ten minutes. It is flush with the antenna and car roof, no gaps or spaces.
$500 - $11 = $489 in savings and no downtime for the vehicle!
Posted: February 21, 2007 4:39 pm
by Capt.Flock
The_Polly_Roger wrote:**UPDATE**
Paid $6 plus $5 shipping for a gasket off eBay Motors. Using a cup of very hot water with a few drops of liquid soap I was able to slide the gasket into place in less than ten minutes. It is flush with the antenna and car roof, no gaps or spaces.
$500 - $11 = $489 in savings and no downtime for the vehicle!
congrats
Posted: February 21, 2007 4:39 pm
by ragtopW
Posted: February 21, 2007 11:30 pm
by CoronaShark
Congrats, good to hear!
Posted: February 22, 2007 1:06 am
by flipflopgirl
Posted: February 22, 2007 1:27 am
by island_hopper
Hiya John!! My exact comment! Saving $$$ is always a good thing!
Posted: February 22, 2007 8:14 am
by SMLCHNG
Good job, John!!
:D
