irv Posted December 11, 2018 Share Posted December 11, 2018 Maybe this isn't new but I found it strange, when I inquired about some new headlights for my son's 2008 Chevy Malibu, that if I purchased the headlights, part of the deal was I would have to pay GM to install them. The lights were around $200 hundred a piece with the GM discount but he said he wouldn't sell them to me unless I agreed to have the GM dealership install them for me.I know, from trying to do the headlights myself, it is a PITA as the whole front grille/bumper of the car has to come off in order to get at them so I know GM will likely charge me at least an hour, maybe more, in order to do them. I believe the shop rate is around $110 to $120 and hour, maybe more?And GM wonders why people aren't purchasing their cars like they use to!Anyone else ever heard this before? It's a new one for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XCR1250 Posted December 11, 2018 Share Posted December 11, 2018 What kind of bulbs or? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArcticCrusher Posted December 11, 2018 Share Posted December 11, 2018 39 minutes ago, irv said: Maybe this isn't new but I found it strange, when I inquired about some new headlights for my son's 2008 Chevy Malibu, that if I purchased the headlights, part of the deal was I would have to pay GM to install them. The lights were around $200 hundred a piece with the GM discount but he said he wouldn't sell them to me unless I agreed to have the GM dealership install them for me.I know, from trying to do the headlights myself, it is a PITA as the whole front grille/bumper of the car has to come off in order to get at them so I know GM will likely charge me at least an hour, maybe more, in order to do them. I believe the shop rate is around $110 to $120 and hour, maybe more?And GM wonders why people aren't purchasing their cars like they use to!Anyone else ever heard this before? It's a new one for me. Seems odd they would have to install them. We ordered new lights for the Wrangler and Challenger, son installed them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
revkev6 Posted December 11, 2018 Share Posted December 11, 2018 are you replacing the entire assembly or just a bulb??doesn't look that hard?? only have to pull part of the bumper cover to get at the bolts for the assembly. very dumb way to build a car though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irv Posted December 11, 2018 Author Share Posted December 11, 2018 6 minutes ago, revkev6 said: are you replacing the entire assembly or just a bulb??doesn't look that hard?? only have to pull part of the bumper cover to get at the bolts for the assembly. very dumb way to build a car though. The whole assembly, not just the bulb, and I have replaced bulbs and tried to fix the fogging myself twice now so you are correct, the whole front fascia/grill needs to come off in order to get at them. As I have never heard this before, that the dealer "must" install them, I am curious if it is just this dealership or is this the norm from all dealerships? It looked like the guy was reading that info directly from the GM website but I could be wrong? I was only asking about prices as I was there purchasing a steering shaft for my son's 08 Chevy Malibu. I don't plan on purchasing new ones, I was just curious what the price of them was. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XCR1250 Posted December 11, 2018 Share Posted December 11, 2018 You can buy those on-line. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lastzrt Posted December 11, 2018 Share Posted December 11, 2018 I call bullshit. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irv Posted December 11, 2018 Author Share Posted December 11, 2018 (edited) 17 minutes ago, XCR1250 said: You can buy those on-line. Any idea where to look? I am not having much luck finding any at the wreckers, and even if I did, who's to say I won't run into the same fogging/condensation problems? That is what I am afraid of. 17 minutes ago, lastzrt said: I call bullshit. Me too! I couldn't believe it when the guy told me but it looked like he was reading that right from a GM website? IIRC, I think he said the lights would be over $500 each if I chose to do them myself but since I was still in shock/confused, I might not have heard him correctly? I also thought he said they would not sell them to me unless I agreed to have them install them? Time to phone around to some other dealers to see if this is the norm? Edited December 11, 2018 by irv Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lastzrt Posted December 11, 2018 Share Posted December 11, 2018 It is not unless you are getting them under warranty or extended special policy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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irv Posted December 11, 2018 Author Share Posted December 11, 2018 8 minutes ago, lastzrt said: It is not unless you are getting them under warranty or extended special policy. Didn't think so but I'll phone around just to verify that. 4 minutes ago, XCR1250 said: Thanks XCR. I'll check those out but I bet shipping will kill me if I can't find those in Canada? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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ActionfigureJoe Posted December 11, 2018 Share Posted December 11, 2018 Typical dealer. Trying to fuck you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racinfarmer Posted December 11, 2018 Share Posted December 11, 2018 The place that did my 2011 Malibu headlights pulled my whole front bumper off. I couldn't do it in my garage. It is a complete pain in the add and made me miss the Oldsmobile I had in high school. 2 clips and the whole assembly drops out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XCR1250 Posted December 11, 2018 Share Posted December 11, 2018 Bought from here and had good prices and fast service. https://www.gmpartsdirect.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Contributing Member Highmark Posted December 11, 2018 Platinum Contributing Member Share Posted December 11, 2018 I can see this for some parts, its surprises me for headlights. For example I wouldn't sell a customer that isn't a certified service shop airbag components. Why risk someone coming back at you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irv Posted December 11, 2018 Author Share Posted December 11, 2018 1 hour ago, XCR1250 said: Bought from here and had good prices and fast service. https://www.gmpartsdirect.com/ Why can't I find headlights in that link? I can find everything else but those seem elusive?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rod Posted December 11, 2018 Share Posted December 11, 2018 Sounds illegal unless they install for free Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XCR1250 Posted December 11, 2018 Share Posted December 11, 2018 48 minutes ago, irv said: Why can't I find headlights in that link? I can find everything else but those seem elusive?? I'd call and ask. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mainecat Posted December 11, 2018 Share Posted December 11, 2018 (edited) Maybe e-bay? 85.00 a pair how about a body shop doing the work? Edited December 11, 2018 by Mainecat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irv Posted December 11, 2018 Author Share Posted December 11, 2018 (edited) 2 hours ago, ActionfigureJoe said: Typical dealer. Trying to fuck you. 1 hour ago, Rod Johnson said: Sounds illegal unless they install for free I just phoned 2 different dealers, one being OMS here in Oshawa, who I can't believe are still in business as they have been crooks for years, and was told $504.00 each! Another dealer, whos says they have a dealio about beating the competition, quoted me at $172 each with no word of me having to have them installed by them. He had one in stock and said he could have the other one tomorrow. Still going to try the wreckers, but thought you might like to know that. 3 different dealers and 3 different prices/scenarios! Shop around people! Edited December 11, 2018 by irv Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ActionfigureJoe Posted December 11, 2018 Share Posted December 11, 2018 14 minutes ago, irv said: I just phoned 2 different dealers, one being OMS here in Oshawa, who I can't believe are still in business as they have been crooks for years, and was told $504.00 each! Another dealer, whos says they have a dealio about beating the competition, quoted me at $172 each with no word of me having to have them installed by them. He had one in stock and said he could have the other one tomorrow. Still going to try the wreckers, but thought you might like to know that. 3 different dealers and 3 different prices/scenarios! Shop around people! I’d go with a used set of lamps myself. I had to get a taillight for the van. $300 from a dealer. Got a used unit for $54. Easy install. The biggest crooks are bmw dealers. Omfg. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomas. Posted December 11, 2018 Share Posted December 11, 2018 33 minutes ago, irv said: I just phoned 2 different dealers, one being OMS here in Oshawa, who I can't believe are still in business as they have been crooks for years, and was told $504.00 each! Another dealer, whos says they have a dealio about beating the competition, quoted me at $172 each with no word of me having to have them installed by them. He had one in stock and said he could have the other one tomorrow. Still going to try the wreckers, but thought you might like to know that. 3 different dealers and 3 different prices/scenarios! Shop around people! Rockauto.com for the win!!!!! https://www.rockauto.com/en/catalog/chevrolet,2008,malibu,2.4l+l4,1441621,body,headlamp+assembly,10762 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XCR1250 Posted December 11, 2018 Share Posted December 11, 2018 I've used Rock Auto many times, but lotsa times their shipping is crazy high. Many other places usually have free shipping. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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