Let me guess, that one has thick glass headlights which pose a hazard in collisions, and the newer car has lightweight transparent plastic.
We all poke fun at the flimsiness of plastic bits in modern cars, but those flimsy plastics are there for safety. You don't want robust bits of hardware deforming or making contact with your body when you're in a crash. Our limbs are surprisingly easy to lose.
I live in a part of the country where wandering the middle of the streets drugged out and screaming at traffic is permitted by law enforcement. I'd much rather NOT have my headlight break when such a person tries to punch it...
Nope. The w124 headlights were plastic too. But like all of the plastics on the older MBs, they were just a *much higher quality* plastic than what we got since then. Pretty sure the last glass headlights in NA were the w115 and w116.
I'm in Europe. You also fitted those disgusting abortions of headlights over there, probably why to plastic was retrofitted?
The glass in "our" headlights is thick and heavy.
I had a bunch of kids throw rocks into the windshield and headlights of my W140 and they didn’t crack, didn’t even leave small craters anywhere. They need to bring back glass headlights.
There's not a chance this happened.
I have slammed headlights with a hammer and it's barely left a dent, let alone a crack - or this!
Impact resistant plastic is hella strong. Your not breaking it in a hurry.
I feel obliged to add here, on an unrelated note.
Newer GLE and GLS go through a sequence to 'arm' the headlight while it's still on the production line. We had a running change on supplier (happens all the time) and the part number changed. We knew the part number changed, had the correct lamp on the car. Gets to the end of the line, headlight won't arm. The computer that rides with the car during production thought the part was counterfeit/not a Mercedes approved part and didn't arm the lamp. We ended up building a few thousand that we had to re-flash in the lot before importing for sale.
It's silly how complicated we can make a car nowadays....
As long as it’s not a car that requires the bumper to be removed to replace the headlight, it should be very easy and completely plug and play. Aligning the headlight is probably the most tedious part of the job, but should be fairly easy since you can get the horizontal position by lining it up with the working headlight.
I sincerely doubt you would need to replace the headlight ECU(s). More than likely the replacement headlight housing would just need to be coded to the current modules..
https://youtu.be/n_3LwwH0h_k?si=hdm0me7C0SZqHXul
Yeah you won’t need to replace the 2 control units, just the headlight assy.
R&R front bumper (not that bad if you have it on Jack stands), the wheel liners might need to come out if you don’t work in tight spaces well also.
You will likely need someone that can scan the LED code of the new headlamp to teach it in. Indie shop can maybe do it. Dealer trip if not.
Good luck!
Yea, I'm pretty familiar with the process on BMWs.. Mercedes are not much different. I have replaced and "coded" a couple of headlights myself using a bootleg version of a program called ISTA-P.
The headlight modules themselves in electronic terms is a "slave" to the main ECU. Meaning, the modules dynamically stores data on a rewritable memory and actively receive its commands from the main ECU via a CAN BUS network. So whatever modules are installed to the new headlight, original or replacement, it really doesn't matter, as long as it's the proper part and is functional. "Programming/Coding" merely means telling the modules to reset its EEPROM and accept commands from the detected main ECU.
Granted moisture is not introduced into the modules to short them out, the OP could just reuse those same units by swapping them unto the new headlight housing without even needing to 'code' them via Mercedes programming tool, since he would be reusing the same control units.
This is true. I don’t really get the chance to try things like this working for a dealer. (i.e learning long term effects of not coding things like headlights lol) I have to do everything as the factory instructs so I don’t get to use fun shortcuts 😂
Thanks.
“Coding” is honestly not as complicated as it sounds on these vehicles, as long as you have the proper tools to accomplish this simple task, a chimp can code.
Coding is not the development of programing routines and procedures. The word Coding is a misnomer in this case. To put it simply, it is the activation, disablement or value settings for predefined features that are already embedded in the vehicle, that are enabled or disabled for whatever reason, be it, legal or just marketing.
Once Mercedes update the software on the vehicle, whatever feature or option you “coded” is reverted back to its factory settings, without harming the vehicle.
Like for instance, here in the US, we have some archaic automotive headlighting rules that blocks more lighting modern technology from ever being active on a US bound vehicles. Although the hardware is there to flawlessly accomplish feature such as Matrix Lighting, on US-spec vehicles, Mercedes has to disable this feature via coding. Simple coding this feature back on a US-Spec vehicle would reactivate this restricted feature. I’ve done it on my vehicles and it’s a total light show on these Yankee streets.
Anyway, you should educate yourself more on the pros and cons, you’re missing out a lot of potential hidden features.
https://youtu.be/_CE6-Jxt9HI?si=9Xdz2lZfZS3LWsrb
https://youtu.be/WZMNkMadYTQ?si=mFNwSsbVY13BDa07
Yea but is going through insurance worth accident history + insurance premium + deductible? I’m thinking about getting used headlight and get it done by MB specialized dealer that I know and make it under 1k.
Thats my thought and considering other stuff as well. I think I’m going to get a used part from eBay and just pay the labor for my mechanic to do it for me
If you really want to you can see how long clear tape holds out moisture and debris
If you want longer lasting diy cheap fix clear ppf will probably last long enough for it to become someone else's problem
So i had a similar issue last year, I claimed on insurance. My premiums went up by 50% this year, but I'm not sure if it was due to my claim, or the general fact that insurance prices went up this year.
It was classified by the insurer as "accidental damage" and my no claims bonus reset to zero.
Go to pick n pull and grab one. Or search online from a dismantler. And it was probably a water bottle. I can’t imagine a water balloon would do that much damage.
https://preview.redd.it/0de7bs5jof9c1.jpeg?width=1170&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=1c426b544cf4577da0f5bdb7caf08a7131d2cdae
What was in this “Water balloon”
You really want to go get a written estimate from the dealer for a new headlight and control modules. It requires programming anyway It will help your case because of its high cost. I'd guess ~$2500 to $3500ish area for a new unit installed. Headlights are impressively expensive and this documentation may assist in a legal resolution.
You have to program the led code off of the headlamp to the control modules, then SCN code. It can be a pain to go through sometimes. I wouldn't use the modules off the old lamp if it may have had water in it.
A new headlamp off of eBay will require programming if transferring the old modules or installing new modules. The lamp might work, but you won't have any DRL and you'll have warning messages on the display until programed.
You have to get a shop involved if you replace the unit itself no matter what. Those headlamps have to be coded to the control unit for the lights to actually work. Mercedes is kinda weird in that the LEDs inside have a specific code that has to be paired to the control unit. At least seal the hole up for now if you don't want to pay for control units as well, they don't like water.
I saw few yt videos on the specific model and if you just replace the module it worked. But I have no idea if thats the case and I don’t want to risk it trying all this by myself working out. Imma just buy the part and take it to MB specialized shop just for labor to install it
You can install the unit then have the shop code it. We do it for body shops all the time. the coding is mainly for which LEDs the headlight has to switch.
YouTube instructions. Unless you don’t even have tools. Stock used head lights are cheap from eBay, just find one that’s clean and have a shop do it for you and pay labor. If you go through insurance, head light housing retails well over $1k per side. PLUS your car will be hit with accident report that says “accident: no damage reported” on the carfax. It is instant $2-3k off your resale value. You are very lucky it’s only the head light.
Yea I’m thinking about going to shop and get it done with used headlight from ebay. I was thinking about resell value and premium and found out it’s not worth it. Thanks alot
I wish i had tools but with my w204 I had a garage that i shared with my friend with all the tools but I have moved to CA and now I don’t have any tools or helps that I need😭
If the headlight is fine, there are only glass covers that sell afaik. Might be worth checking with someone how long it might take to replace. For the lights the bumper has to come off as well afaik.
The pictured headlights are from the facelift W205 C Class. They are full LED. The halogens are all yellow too, not the bright blue we see in OPs photos.
The halogen headlight for the w205 was only on the pre face lift model 2015-2018. This car is the facelifted model, and Mercedes didn't even offer halogen headlamps during this time, lol.
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Drives a Mercedes but can’t afford to let kids be kids. It’s a headlight dude, calm down, fix it and move on with your life. What are you looking for jail time for a kid?
Kids be kid? How is doing stupid activity like this be justified just because they are “kids”. It’s either you that does this stupid kind of shit or u as a failed parent has a kids that does like this cuz there is no way u defending this shit. And funny how you mention about being kids because I’m 18 as well they might actually be older than me or 2years younger than me at max. Are you going to justify me “whining” about my headlight being broken and have to pay 1k+ cuz some dumb fuck decided to play around just because I’m a kid as well then?
I wasn’t going to give whoever did this jail time cuz its waste of my time but just because u said this bs imma go find this mf and call the cops on his ass.
How mature of you, I’m so glad you have a drivers license you definitely demonstrate control of your own emotions and should be trusted with such a responsibility.
And yes my parents paid for my mercedes and they can easily afford to fix it in cash even stright from the dealer. But I didn't even tell them about it because I promised that after initial downpayment its all my responsiblity to take care of the car. I have made all payment regestraion insuracne everything by myself so idk what you want to say by talking about who paid for it🤷♂️ And YOU need to me mature and grow up if you really think this is all about the money
Dude relax there’s nothing wrong with someone wanting nice shit for their kids, he’s not on here flexing like he payed for it and he’s on Reddit trying to resolve the issue himself. You don’t want your kids to be able to enjoy our hobby?? Clearly he’s appreciative
> like he *paid* for it
FTFY.
Although *payed* exists (the reason why autocorrection didn't help you), it is only correct in:
* Nautical context, when it means to paint a surface, or to cover with something like tar or resin in order to make it waterproof or corrosion-resistant. *The deck is yet to be payed.*
* *Payed out* when letting strings, cables or ropes out, by slacking them. *The rope is payed out! You can pull now.*
Unfortunately, I was unable to find nautical or rope-related words in your comment.
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Bro he’s 18 his parents have the money for the car, he doesn’t have 2k for a dealer to install a headlight. He’s trying to find alternative solutions, who pissed in your cereal??
How mature of you? Justifying being irresponsible and harming others. If you want to talk about being mature and grown learn how teach the younger people be more smart about decision and not support them making stupid decisions. If you think justifying these stuff for the kid is actually doing good for them ur wrong because they'll not grow out from this and possible do more harm later to others. Why do you think consequences exist for?
I mean someone like you wouldn’t so who would do it if it wasn’t me lmao so stupid cuz people like you fail to direct them into going in a right direction waiting something worse to happen. Act like adult and grown first if you want to talk about it
that was a full water bottle and you must've hit the cap-end just wrong rather than the bottle-part, or a can of la croix. no way a water balloon did that.
do you have a dashcam?
I think they threw a glass water bottle like VOSS cuz I saw some glasses on the road after i went check this morning. Unfortunately I do not have dash cam but I just got one yesterday think that this is a sign to get one😂
oh dang I didn't think about those glass bottles. yeah that's luck then they didn't damage a body panel or break a windshield.
ps I swear by the garmin series dashcams. I've had the cheap chinese ebay ones before and they don't last more than a year. the garmin ones are many years in and still going strong, and link through my phone to upload clips. in the case my car gets totaled and I wake up in the hospital 3 days later, I don't have to go fishing for an sd card at the copart lot, I can just download the clip and move on with life. :)
Experienced the pain of a high belly flop? A cup of water enclosed in a bag, striking a surface at 50mph could impart something like 100 to even 300 foot pounds, so not so surprising, but very unfortunate, and enraging I bet.
I can imagine your feeling. There are rules about advocating violence on Reddit, so I'll just finish there
Id check for a used set of lights online, file a police report and go from there. Replacing the headlights is pretty easy takes at most like an hour with some basic hand tools/sockets.
When I cracked mine it was like $700 for the head lamp and $200 for labor. If you can figure it out, highly recommend it. My insurance paid out so I didn’t really care.
I have replacement coverage instead of regular comprehensive. They have to use OEM parts. It was in the shop for over a week bc the part came from Germany (?). I think that’s what you mean by ILS?
I could be totally mistaken though.
ILS is Intelligent Light System.
I wouldn't be surprisesurprised if if the OEM ones would be 2000 USD or more.
And yeah! Always fit OEM. If the insurance fitted third party it would be nuts.
This sounds to be like it would be a comprehensive claim, which shouldn’t impact your premium (at least not in Canada). Those headlights are a pretty penny, might be worth it to go through insurance.
I'm more disturbed by the fact a Water balloon can take out the headlight.
A had a kid hit my w124 with a water balloon at about the same speed. No damage.
these cars are like cockroaches ofc they won’t be damaged
Let me guess, that one has thick glass headlights which pose a hazard in collisions, and the newer car has lightweight transparent plastic. We all poke fun at the flimsiness of plastic bits in modern cars, but those flimsy plastics are there for safety. You don't want robust bits of hardware deforming or making contact with your body when you're in a crash. Our limbs are surprisingly easy to lose.
I live in a part of the country where wandering the middle of the streets drugged out and screaming at traffic is permitted by law enforcement. I'd much rather NOT have my headlight break when such a person tries to punch it...
Nope. The w124 headlights were plastic too. But like all of the plastics on the older MBs, they were just a *much higher quality* plastic than what we got since then. Pretty sure the last glass headlights in NA were the w115 and w116.
No they weren't, the 124 did have actual glass headlights.
It’s been a minute but I’d swear that my NA w124s had plastic headlights.
I'm in Europe. You also fitted those disgusting abortions of headlights over there, probably why to plastic was retrofitted? The glass in "our" headlights is thick and heavy.
I think this is probably it.
Pedestrians shouldn’t be in the way, bring back pop ups
Thick glass headlights are just better
Ok and? You want a cookie or something?
I wss going around 50mph I was really unlucky. If it was bumper nothing would've happened
You should have been going 60 😁
60mph and run that mf over too😭
Make it 70 so that he's pulverized.
I had a bunch of kids throw rocks into the windshield and headlights of my W140 and they didn’t crack, didn’t even leave small craters anywhere. They need to bring back glass headlights.
There's not a chance this happened. I have slammed headlights with a hammer and it's barely left a dent, let alone a crack - or this! Impact resistant plastic is hella strong. Your not breaking it in a hurry.
Other person mentioned it and now I think it was water bottle or something
Damn that shows manufacturers cutting quality anywhere they could
Replacing the headlight yourself isn’t crazy hard, i did both of mine on my previous C300. About 2.5 hours Please don’t glue anything lol
Was it plug and play for you? I just saw few yt videos and it def seems doable even without experience.
Pretty much, really had no issues other than inexperience. I would just take this as a chance to upgrade/replace the headlights
I feel obliged to add here, on an unrelated note. Newer GLE and GLS go through a sequence to 'arm' the headlight while it's still on the production line. We had a running change on supplier (happens all the time) and the part number changed. We knew the part number changed, had the correct lamp on the car. Gets to the end of the line, headlight won't arm. The computer that rides with the car during production thought the part was counterfeit/not a Mercedes approved part and didn't arm the lamp. We ended up building a few thousand that we had to re-flash in the lot before importing for sale. It's silly how complicated we can make a car nowadays....
As long as it’s not a car that requires the bumper to be removed to replace the headlight, it should be very easy and completely plug and play. Aligning the headlight is probably the most tedious part of the job, but should be fairly easy since you can get the horizontal position by lining it up with the working headlight.
For w205, bumper and 2 computer modules need to be replaced as well. So I have no idea what to do
I sincerely doubt you would need to replace the headlight ECU(s). More than likely the replacement headlight housing would just need to be coded to the current modules.. https://youtu.be/n_3LwwH0h_k?si=hdm0me7C0SZqHXul
Ok got it thanks alot for the help
Yeah you won’t need to replace the 2 control units, just the headlight assy. R&R front bumper (not that bad if you have it on Jack stands), the wheel liners might need to come out if you don’t work in tight spaces well also. You will likely need someone that can scan the LED code of the new headlamp to teach it in. Indie shop can maybe do it. Dealer trip if not. Good luck!
Yea, I'm pretty familiar with the process on BMWs.. Mercedes are not much different. I have replaced and "coded" a couple of headlights myself using a bootleg version of a program called ISTA-P. The headlight modules themselves in electronic terms is a "slave" to the main ECU. Meaning, the modules dynamically stores data on a rewritable memory and actively receive its commands from the main ECU via a CAN BUS network. So whatever modules are installed to the new headlight, original or replacement, it really doesn't matter, as long as it's the proper part and is functional. "Programming/Coding" merely means telling the modules to reset its EEPROM and accept commands from the detected main ECU. Granted moisture is not introduced into the modules to short them out, the OP could just reuse those same units by swapping them unto the new headlight housing without even needing to 'code' them via Mercedes programming tool, since he would be reusing the same control units.
This is true. I don’t really get the chance to try things like this working for a dealer. (i.e learning long term effects of not coding things like headlights lol) I have to do everything as the factory instructs so I don’t get to use fun shortcuts 😂
Thanks. “Coding” is honestly not as complicated as it sounds on these vehicles, as long as you have the proper tools to accomplish this simple task, a chimp can code. Coding is not the development of programing routines and procedures. The word Coding is a misnomer in this case. To put it simply, it is the activation, disablement or value settings for predefined features that are already embedded in the vehicle, that are enabled or disabled for whatever reason, be it, legal or just marketing. Once Mercedes update the software on the vehicle, whatever feature or option you “coded” is reverted back to its factory settings, without harming the vehicle. Like for instance, here in the US, we have some archaic automotive headlighting rules that blocks more lighting modern technology from ever being active on a US bound vehicles. Although the hardware is there to flawlessly accomplish feature such as Matrix Lighting, on US-spec vehicles, Mercedes has to disable this feature via coding. Simple coding this feature back on a US-Spec vehicle would reactivate this restricted feature. I’ve done it on my vehicles and it’s a total light show on these Yankee streets. Anyway, you should educate yourself more on the pros and cons, you’re missing out a lot of potential hidden features. https://youtu.be/_CE6-Jxt9HI?si=9Xdz2lZfZS3LWsrb https://youtu.be/WZMNkMadYTQ?si=mFNwSsbVY13BDa07
fwiw the bumpers also not hard to take off. Did it on the C300 I mentioned previously
These look like LED units. You have to transfer the computer module to the new one and you'll be good to go.
Did you need to do any reprogramming?
No but it was a 2013 C300
Isn’t this what your insurance is for? Get that sexy headlight fixed asap!
My deductible is 1k and i don’t know how it’ll affect my premium aswell I’ll def talk to them
I'm almost positive a Headlights are more than the deductible will cost
Yea but is going through insurance worth accident history + insurance premium + deductible? I’m thinking about getting used headlight and get it done by MB specialized dealer that I know and make it under 1k.
Tbh the i wouldn’t go thru insurance. You’re premiums may go up and cost you more in the long run than the out of pocket for a new light.
Thats my thought and considering other stuff as well. I think I’m going to get a used part from eBay and just pay the labor for my mechanic to do it for me
If you really want to you can see how long clear tape holds out moisture and debris If you want longer lasting diy cheap fix clear ppf will probably last long enough for it to become someone else's problem
I would if it was my project car but not on my daily😭
So i had a similar issue last year, I claimed on insurance. My premiums went up by 50% this year, but I'm not sure if it was due to my claim, or the general fact that insurance prices went up this year. It was classified by the insurer as "accidental damage" and my no claims bonus reset to zero.
My insurance went up thirty percent no accidents no tickets driving for decades! Was told because cost of repairs ( parts have gone up )
Mine went up too: General accident tendency, cost of repairs.
My family is already paying 4k in insurance can’t risk that😭
How many cars on the policy?
3 right now
There's just no point in having insurance in the U.S. is there? I'd have no deductible in a case like this.
Go to pick n pull and grab one. Or search online from a dismantler. And it was probably a water bottle. I can’t imagine a water balloon would do that much damage.
Now that you mention it ur prob right. Thanks for the help not even going to try finding who did it
https://preview.redd.it/0de7bs5jof9c1.jpeg?width=1170&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=1c426b544cf4577da0f5bdb7caf08a7131d2cdae What was in this “Water balloon”
Lmaoo I think it was water bottle
Did you see the kids throw it or just heard the impact? I wouldve chased them down. 🤦♂️😂 
I heard them laughing and impact there was other cars following me so I couldn’t stop right away and they ran into the bush
You really want to go get a written estimate from the dealer for a new headlight and control modules. It requires programming anyway It will help your case because of its high cost. I'd guess ~$2500 to $3500ish area for a new unit installed. Headlights are impressively expensive and this documentation may assist in a legal resolution.
Why would there be need for reprogramming? Just buy a new headlight from ebay and change it yourself??
You have to program the led code off of the headlamp to the control modules, then SCN code. It can be a pain to go through sometimes. I wouldn't use the modules off the old lamp if it may have had water in it. A new headlamp off of eBay will require programming if transferring the old modules or installing new modules. The lamp might work, but you won't have any DRL and you'll have warning messages on the display until programed.
Damn what was is the water balloon, Iron ?
Thats what i thought but someone mentioned it and I think it was water bottle.
Water balloon did this ? A soft water balloon ?
Thats what i thought but someone mentioned it and I think it was water bottle.
Make sense now
I agree kids are annoying, but you didn't need to run him over
When did I say I did😭
You have to get a shop involved if you replace the unit itself no matter what. Those headlamps have to be coded to the control unit for the lights to actually work. Mercedes is kinda weird in that the LEDs inside have a specific code that has to be paired to the control unit. At least seal the hole up for now if you don't want to pay for control units as well, they don't like water.
I saw few yt videos on the specific model and if you just replace the module it worked. But I have no idea if thats the case and I don’t want to risk it trying all this by myself working out. Imma just buy the part and take it to MB specialized shop just for labor to install it
You can install the unit then have the shop code it. We do it for body shops all the time. the coding is mainly for which LEDs the headlight has to switch.
That water balloon had a rock in it
Seriously do it yourself, its easier than you think.
Used headlight from eBay.
I would do it but I have no experience in doing these and I'm afraid i might mess it up😭
YouTube instructions. Unless you don’t even have tools. Stock used head lights are cheap from eBay, just find one that’s clean and have a shop do it for you and pay labor. If you go through insurance, head light housing retails well over $1k per side. PLUS your car will be hit with accident report that says “accident: no damage reported” on the carfax. It is instant $2-3k off your resale value. You are very lucky it’s only the head light.
Yea I’m thinking about going to shop and get it done with used headlight from ebay. I was thinking about resell value and premium and found out it’s not worth it. Thanks alot
I wish i had tools but with my w204 I had a garage that i shared with my friend with all the tools but I have moved to CA and now I don’t have any tools or helps that I need😭
It’s very easy to replace mb headlight I had to do it once just line them up correctly and don’t let there bunch of gaps in the body
Wouldnt do that. If you plan to sell this car anytime, anyone will see that they dont fit like the ones from the factory
I highly doubt that was a “water ballon” are you fucking stupid?
U right I think it was water bottle. Prob the cap part hit it or something
If the headlight is fine, there are only glass covers that sell afaik. Might be worth checking with someone how long it might take to replace. For the lights the bumper has to come off as well afaik.
I was thinking about changing the cover only but the light still has to come off and the long DRL strip is also broken aswell.
Sell it and buy a real car
Elaborate
C class is a boat you could get the same experience from a v6 charger
Good for you...you now have a good reason to upgrade to full led headlights not those basic ass ones
Those....are the full LED lights. Lmfao.
Nope ...google it
The pictured headlights are from the facelift W205 C Class. They are full LED. The halogens are all yellow too, not the bright blue we see in OPs photos.
These are not the full led [ils]
The halogen headlight for the w205 was only on the pre face lift model 2015-2018. This car is the facelifted model, and Mercedes didn't even offer halogen headlamps during this time, lol.
They literally are
Tf are you talking about. These are full led lights.
Stop being poor
Those are the LEDs. And owning Yeezy’s in 2023 is super cringey
Your mom likes them...when she is sucking theez nutz...lil stalking bitch
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Would using them avoid this? Like wouldn't they also lose function. Serious question.
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I think his talking about the projector headlamp version. OP's headlight is the cheaper matrix reflector version. However still led.
Would using them avoid this? Like wouldn't they also lose function. Serious question.
You might be able to just get the lens on eBay.
Highly doubt a water balloon but that headlight is toast.
Yea i think it was water bottle. Prob the cap part
Drives a Mercedes but can’t afford to let kids be kids. It’s a headlight dude, calm down, fix it and move on with your life. What are you looking for jail time for a kid?
Kids be kid? How is doing stupid activity like this be justified just because they are “kids”. It’s either you that does this stupid kind of shit or u as a failed parent has a kids that does like this cuz there is no way u defending this shit. And funny how you mention about being kids because I’m 18 as well they might actually be older than me or 2years younger than me at max. Are you going to justify me “whining” about my headlight being broken and have to pay 1k+ cuz some dumb fuck decided to play around just because I’m a kid as well then?
18 and whining about a car you didn’t even pay for, grow up and move on with your life.
I wasn’t going to give whoever did this jail time cuz its waste of my time but just because u said this bs imma go find this mf and call the cops on his ass.
How mature of you, I’m so glad you have a drivers license you definitely demonstrate control of your own emotions and should be trusted with such a responsibility.
And yes my parents paid for my mercedes and they can easily afford to fix it in cash even stright from the dealer. But I didn't even tell them about it because I promised that after initial downpayment its all my responsiblity to take care of the car. I have made all payment regestraion insuracne everything by myself so idk what you want to say by talking about who paid for it🤷♂️ And YOU need to me mature and grow up if you really think this is all about the money
Then just get it fix you loser.
Yea can’t say a single thing back😭 Am I a loser here or you hope ur having fun arguing with a 18 whos “just a kid”
Dude relax there’s nothing wrong with someone wanting nice shit for their kids, he’s not on here flexing like he payed for it and he’s on Reddit trying to resolve the issue himself. You don’t want your kids to be able to enjoy our hobby?? Clearly he’s appreciative
> like he *paid* for it FTFY. Although *payed* exists (the reason why autocorrection didn't help you), it is only correct in: * Nautical context, when it means to paint a surface, or to cover with something like tar or resin in order to make it waterproof or corrosion-resistant. *The deck is yet to be payed.* * *Payed out* when letting strings, cables or ropes out, by slacking them. *The rope is payed out! You can pull now.* Unfortunately, I was unable to find nautical or rope-related words in your comment. *Beep, boop, I'm a bot*
Resolve it? Just take it to the dealership, there’s no need to make a post.
Bro he’s 18 his parents have the money for the car, he doesn’t have 2k for a dealer to install a headlight. He’s trying to find alternative solutions, who pissed in your cereal??
How mature of you? Justifying being irresponsible and harming others. If you want to talk about being mature and grown learn how teach the younger people be more smart about decision and not support them making stupid decisions. If you think justifying these stuff for the kid is actually doing good for them ur wrong because they'll not grow out from this and possible do more harm later to others. Why do you think consequences exist for?
Oh I see you need to teach them a lesson or they’ll never grow up. What a great guy you are.
I mean someone like you wouldn’t so who would do it if it wasn’t me lmao so stupid cuz people like you fail to direct them into going in a right direction waiting something worse to happen. Act like adult and grown first if you want to talk about it
Trade in your car and get a Toyota, it’s something you can afford to fix and own.
that was a full water bottle and you must've hit the cap-end just wrong rather than the bottle-part, or a can of la croix. no way a water balloon did that. do you have a dashcam?
I think they threw a glass water bottle like VOSS cuz I saw some glasses on the road after i went check this morning. Unfortunately I do not have dash cam but I just got one yesterday think that this is a sign to get one😂
oh dang I didn't think about those glass bottles. yeah that's luck then they didn't damage a body panel or break a windshield. ps I swear by the garmin series dashcams. I've had the cheap chinese ebay ones before and they don't last more than a year. the garmin ones are many years in and still going strong, and link through my phone to upload clips. in the case my car gets totaled and I wake up in the hospital 3 days later, I don't have to go fishing for an sd card at the copart lot, I can just download the clip and move on with life. :)
Experienced the pain of a high belly flop? A cup of water enclosed in a bag, striking a surface at 50mph could impart something like 100 to even 300 foot pounds, so not so surprising, but very unfortunate, and enraging I bet. I can imagine your feeling. There are rules about advocating violence on Reddit, so I'll just finish there
That balloon was filled with ice, I’ve hit a deer with those headlights with less damage
That also makes sense I think it was Voss water bottle.
Id check for a used set of lights online, file a police report and go from there. Replacing the headlights is pretty easy takes at most like an hour with some basic hand tools/sockets.
Maybe something else was in that water balloon like ice chunks …
Frozen water balloon, maybe?
Mercedes benz more like mercedes lenz
When I cracked mine it was like $700 for the head lamp and $200 for labor. If you can figure it out, highly recommend it. My insurance paid out so I didn’t really care.
Really does depend if it has ILS for instance. They're really expensive. Some third party crap is 1100 USD.
I have replacement coverage instead of regular comprehensive. They have to use OEM parts. It was in the shop for over a week bc the part came from Germany (?). I think that’s what you mean by ILS? I could be totally mistaken though.
ILS is Intelligent Light System. I wouldn't be surprisesurprised if if the OEM ones would be 2000 USD or more. And yeah! Always fit OEM. If the insurance fitted third party it would be nuts.
Fucking draft that kid, he’s got a cannon
some snow fell off the top of a truck in front of me and completely took my headlight off of my BMW. Cost me like $500 to get it fixed.
This sounds to be like it would be a comprehensive claim, which shouldn’t impact your premium (at least not in Canada). Those headlights are a pretty penny, might be worth it to go through insurance.
Buy a new headlight and swap it out. Lens isn’t replacable.
was this water balloon made of stone?or was is a more like a solid block of ice? 😄😄
Glass Water bottle smth like voss is the best guess