mystery of broken tail light

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(barbaram @ Jan 7 2007, 11:54 PM) [snapback]372376[/snapback]</div>

No & No.

Most probably happened at a parking lot; someone with a track or SUV was getting in or out and the bumper hit the taillight. A quick trip to the dealer will tell the $$$ story.

 

Yup, I agree with the simplest explanation. You were bumped by a higher vehicle. At least the driver stopped before crunching metal.

The chances of it being a manufacturing defect? You have a better chance of winning the state lottery and getting hit by a meteorite on your way to pick up your winnings...

 

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(nicos @ Jan 8 2007, 10:25 AM) [snapback]372454[/snapback]</div>

Looks like $181 list, $145 discounted for the housing, 2006 parts (probably identical for 2007).

http://www.trademotion.com/partlocator/ind...amp;catalogid=2

- Tom

 

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Rick Auricchio @ Jan 8 2007, 11:53 AM) [snapback]372490[/snapback]</div>

I agree... sounds like hit & run. Looks like you are in the same boat as I was this past summer (only mine involved removal of paint, same corner of the car) - the note must have blown off the windshield before you came back. :angry: I ended up fixing it with touch-up paint, and is barely noticeable unless you are looking directly at it. <_<

Sorry to hear about the damage.

 

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(barbaram @ Jan 8 2007, 08:02 PM) [snapback]372796[/snapback]</div>

See the link in my message above. If you only need the plastic lens, Hoy-Fox will sell it for $145 plus $10 - $20 shipping. I've bought a couple of parts from them and have been very satisfied with their service.

- Tom

 

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Sarge @ Jan 8 2007, 11:50 AM) [snapback]372522[/snapback]</div>

I've actually replaced my left taillight lense cover. Ping me in private if you want. (I backed into my garbage can like a 'tard.) I didn't dent my bumper unlike quite a few folks around the Austin area. It's not that hard to do replace the cover yourself (vs. paying $100 to a dealer).

That sucks that someone did that though! :angry:

 

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(allargon @ Jan 8 2007, 11:16 PM) [snapback]372890[/snapback]</div>

Yep... but alas that is life. <_<

At least the bumper cover was not cracked and it was ONLY paint damage. I had considered getting it painted properly (since the car was only 3 months old), but I ended up doing the more 'economical' route and using touch up paint. I'll just wait until the next moron hits my parked car (it happened 3 times times in first two years of owning my last car!) and I'll get it fixed properly then - on their dime.

Or did that sound too cynical? h34r:

EDIT: I just realized that my message was probably quoted in error as upon second read allargon's message was directed to the OP... ah well...

 

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(allargon @ Jan 8 2007, 11:16 PM) [snapback]372890[/snapback]</div>

Oh man I just did the same thing today! Actually I was just rolling my garbage can in from the curb when I heard a pop and saw the lower part of the driver's rear taillight cover broke! No damage to the interior of the light housing or bulb so all I need is a replacement cover. Where did you get the replacement cover? I'm ambitious enough to try to replace it myself as long as I have some instructions to follow. I'm having a problem finding them online...