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Hi Wanted a bit of clarity if I can, my car was hit this evening whilst parked when a car was backing out a parking space. The only damage is literally the lens cover right on the corner of the car at the back. The actual vehicle did not touch mine it was his spare wheel that was attached to the boot door (land rover style). Only caught the driver as it was 10 seconds after parking and he tried to drive away. The car is that clear that the dirt has not even been touched so fairly confident and happy that it is just the light. Image attached. I did take it to my friendly mechanic who confirmed just the light the car is fine. Now they were just closing so did not check any prices but they had no idea how much a light would be. Looking online I have noticed the following: https://www.onlinecarparts.co.uk/hella-13648353.html Is this the light I need? It mentions LED but was convinced that mine was none LED but then I know nothing about cars. Car is an L&K 2016 Plate. The reason I am thinking this is what with the Excess I am considering just telling my insurers tomorrow "for notification purposes only" and paying for the replacement. Would welcome thoughts? Thanks Paul

Hi I have a 2016 plate L&K 220TSI (45k miles) which I have just been told two of the shock absorbers are starting to mist so have been told to consider replacement at somepoint in the next 12 months. The garage I use is an independent and have been a customer for decades so trust their thought process on timings etc but I will look at getting them done when the finances allow as I, whilst knowing naff all about cars from a technical aspect, understand the critical aspect of those parts. Apart from this the car I have been told is still in excellent condition and has only just had new brakes all round. I have been googling around and notice that I am in for a "interesting" invoice given that I have DCC with it being an L&K. The garage when the time comes say they will give me two prices one for OE parts and one for aftermarket ones and I am wondering which way to jump. They are leaning towards OE parts as being the better option through quality etc. Having Googled as mentioned I see the Billstein B16's as being the ones for my car with electronic adjustable suspension which is what I assume I have with it being DCC? In terms of driving I don't really have a problem with the suspension, albeit I have always had to put it in Sports mode to go over speed humps etc as I find the car hits bottom if that is the right phrase if left on normal and certainly on comfort. I have moved to parking in a different car park at work to avoid these going forward to help prolong the lift of what I have. What would the more experienced members suggest for this car, am not after anything fancy etc it is just a normal family car and it normally sits in comfort / normal depending on what is loaded into the car. I think what I am trying to get at is am after something that is good value for money etc, but would be happy to spend an extra amount for a big difference in quality etc. Also am not interested in lowering the height of the car as I feel it is already low enough. Also would it be recommended to replace springs at the same time given they will essentially have the car in bits to do the shocks, especially given the state of UK roads these days and if I move away from OE parts do I need to inform insurance as I have seen that mentioned online. Thanks for any advice and if I need to clarify anything let me know. As I say just a normal guy with very little knowledge of cars (well oil & water one end and petrol at the other etc). Paul