Hi guys. 
Ive had a bump on the front end. 
most of it is cosmetic and minor that I can polish out and sort myself however I’ve two main queries I’m hoping I can be advised on. 
 

drivers side headlamp enclosure. 
image attached showing the cracked front plastic. I’ve seen online that I can buy just the front replacement plastic but how easy is it to switch? It’s considerably cheaper than a new unit obviously. Is it doable? (Link here to replacement item mentioned) 

 

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/115145493871?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=szpuVVmLR86&sssrc=2349624&ssuid=jG89AT9WRQ6&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY

 

Radar Sensor. 
when I got the vehicle the dealer had this recalibrated for me at a cost of around £500. 
it doesn’t look damaged so I’m assuming it will be ok with the recalibration again. Does anyone know of any non official dealers that have the necessary tools to do this (again assuming it’s possible? Or am I just going to have to bite the bullet) 

 

Thanks in advance all! 
 

(I’m based in the NW Uk incase anyone had any local revommendations)

 

 

Edited 11 April, 20233 yr by Kingbrit
Location added.

If you go to a Skoda approved repairer they have the recalibration equipment but I'm not sure others will have it.

There are a number of repairers on the list and some may be cheaper than others.

https://skodaapprovedrepair.co.uk/approved-crash-repair-centre-locator-map

On 12/04/2023 at 02:39, Kingbrit said:

 

drivers side headlamp enclosure. 
image attached showing the cracked front plastic. I’ve seen online that I can buy just the front replacement plastic but how easy is it to switch? It’s considerably cheaper than a new unit obviously. Is it doable? (Link here to replacement item mentioned) 

 

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/115145493871?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=szpuVVmLR86&sssrc=2349624&ssuid=jG89AT9WRQ6&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY

 

 

 

it is not an easy job as it involves baking the entire headlight unit in an oven so u can soften the adhesive/bond holding the plastic cover to the headlight itself.

once its off - u then need to remove all the left over adhesive/bond, clean it up, before applying new adhesive/bond and attaching the new plastic cover.

 

warning though......

too hot and u cook the internal hardware & electronics, thus ruining the headlight completely!!
not hot enough and u'll struggle to get the plastic cover off.

 

 

VW Retrofit - Retrofitting for VW, Audi, Seat & Skoda Cars in Redditch (vw-retrofit.co.uk)  Maybe a bit far but they do re calibrations and a lot less than the main dealers.  As for the headlight, better off just buying a 2nd hand one  rather than attempting to replace the cover.