Hi guys, got home last night after a savage day on the freeways of SoCal and found that a rock got my right side turn indicator. Lens and all. Do I need to go to the dealer to fix it? Should I repair myself? Is it covered under warranty???(yeah right).

What to do, what to do. :smile:

 

You could probably fix it yourself IF your dealership is cool, but if not they will give you crap about your warranty and charge you like $100 to fix it.

 

Email Classic MINI, get the part, put it in yourself. Don't EVEN think that replacing a cracked lens could somehow void your warrantee, unless you install it via the tailpipe.

miniparts@driveclassic.com

 

once the bumper is off it's three screws....do it your self...also, in order to take the bumper off you need a tox bit 8mm and 10mm socket...and a philips head screw driver....easy $$

 

It depends on how confident you are in your mechanical abilities. I think the majority of people could do it themselves. You've got the manual and NAM to help you, after all.

I don't think you need to go to the dealer, unless it's close and you like them already.

It definitely won't be covered under warranty.

And if you drive a Cooper, this might be a good excuse to get some chrome inserts to replace your black ones.

 

trust me...if you can turn a bolt you can do this....I recommend having a helper...just to hold the bumper so it doesn't fall off...Oh...and a blanket to lay it on...I could get the bumper off in a bout 5 mins...no joke...maybe faster...

 

Wait, are we talking about the right front lens or the right side lens?

 

Taking off the front bumper is REALLY easy. Should take MAYBE 5 minutes. I agree, order the part from classic and do it yourself. Your dealer would just give you BS about your warranty and I dont know about you but I hate hearing those guys ramble about that crap.

 

Thanks guys! And yes it's the right front lens & bulb. I am sort of mechanical. Changed the master cylinder and water pump on my 240 DL wagon once. Even if I am a girl there are still somethings I can do. I am gald i have you guys around as reinforcements though! I'll call Calssic right away. Nammers are the best!

Hmmm... chrome inserts!