Do you know the cost of a taillight?

$960.00

West-Tex :
Better get some duck tape and a flashlight.Or YouTube it.

I thought it would just be a bulb replacement but it's not! They said to me that this is the way they are starting to make the cars now where you have to go and replace the taillight not just a bulb! Insane!

West-Tex :
True.And If you replace the tail light assembly on your own you may also need to clear BCM memory for the new unit to work.NO BIGGIE.

West-Tex :
This is why I prefer old stuff, with mechanical parts, and no electronics.

West-Tex : Bulb only? Or the whole bulb/lens assembly? Halogen or LED? I used to have an Eddie Bauer Explorer that never seemed to maintain a bulb illumination for long, so I removed the lens cover and replaced the bulb myself for around $12 (AutoZone) several times.On newer cars, I remember hearing you can't buy just the plastic cover, but the whole housing unit.Even if you don't DIY, it should only be around $50'ish for the labor (takes no time at all.Watch a YT video or call around. Almost $1k is ludicrous!

It depends on the model of the car. I usually do the repairs myself as all it talks is a good screwdriver and patience but that is me.

brightlights : I was shocked when they told me the price! There is no bulb in there so the whole thing has to be replaced! It requires pulling back part of the rear bumper fascia and removing several 7mm bolts and Torx screws! I circled what needs to be removed and second picture is the replacement part!

West-Tex :
Wait until you need a new headlight, for a late model car you have to get a loan to buy some of them.

Had a Ford sedan a few years back. Headlight quit working. Could not figure out how to change it. Went to a Ford garage. They took pity on me as they dropped the bumper to get to the headlight, changed it, and then re-attached the front bumper. Had already bought the headlight so they charged me nothing. Did take them a couple dozen donuts the next morning. And sold the car before another headlight burned out.

SarcasmWins : This is what I'm thinking about! 🫣