Q: Are all headlight lenses replaceable?
Answer
Not all of them, As vehicle manufacturers are making modern headlights more and more difficult to replace the lens, as they want people to buy new units.
Q: Do you supply the lenses?
Answer
Yes most lenses can be sourced as part of our hassle free service.
Q: Can you do mine on the same day you
get it?
Answer
Not possible as other clients are waiting.
Q: Skips can you just swap my lens over to
new ones?
Answer
I don`t offer this service if the lens on your headlights are scratched, cloudy and hazy. You might want to consider getting your headlights restored.More Info Here
Q: Can you advise me on the cost of
replacing the covers?
Answer
Price depends on the make, model and year of vehicle.
Q: Do you offer a mobile service for this?
Answer
Not as of yet, but currently working on it.
Q: Will just buying a new headlight for my 2023 BMW be hassle free?
Answer
Entirely up to you mate, a new 2023 LED digital adaptive headlight for a BMW 2023 will cost substantially more, not forgetting it will need to be coded to work correctly. More Info Here
Q: My headlights are completely smashed but the headlights are very expensive. So i dont agree with your terms and conditions.
Answer
Then i suggest you buy a new pair of headlights. (Skippy's Terms and conditions) - "Due to the risk and difficulty involved in the lens replacement process, Any smashed or cracked headlight and lens given to Skippy's for lens replacement will have zero value, if the lens can not be replaced or further damage has occurred. Skippy's will not partially refund or full nor contribute to a new or used headlight."
Q: My partner has smashed one headlight on our 2017 plate Mercedes S-class, she drove the car into our garden wall. What can i do?
Answer
First things first, Tape up any holes on the headlight lens using clear tape to stop water or dirt getting inside. Secondly message me on WhatsApp.WhatsApp
Q: Hi Skips, just been quoted over 2k from our local Audi dealership for a pair of 2022 new headlights plus extra for the coding, this is absolutely outrageous. Was hoping you can replace both my broken headlight lenses?
Answer
Iv always said car dealerships will take your underpants if they could. Just seen the pics you sent earlier of the cracked lens and i suggest just changing the lens and it won`t need re-coding. (Give us a call pal)
Q: Hiya buddy, Not sure what iv done, but after putting my headlight in the oven to soften the glue i came back to a melted headlight?
Answer
Hi, either the temperature was way too high or you had it too close to a heating element.
Q: Greetings Skippy, i need both my headlight lens replacing, the only problem is i live near Plymouth and your up north?
Answer
Not a problem sir, put the headlights in the post, i receive headlights from all over England, Wales, Scotland and Ireland. So it`s true to say Skippy`s Headlight Restoration™ has touched all 4 corners of the UK and beyond.Door to door service
Q: Hey buddy, can`t seem to find a original lens for my Mercedes GL 2020
Answer
Hi, there is no such thing as a original headlight lens nor will any vehicle manufacturers ever make them, as they want you to go and buy a new whole headlight unit. But after market headlight lenses are widely available and should fit perfectly.
Q: I own a car sales business and would like 4 lenses replaced on two 2021 plate cars but i need the lens replacement to be perfect?
Answer
Hi, If you want perfection, buying new headlights will be best. This service is to save ordinary people from buying new expensive headlights.
Q: Hey, just wondering which courier service is best to send a headlight for lens replacement from the Scottish Highlands?
Answer
Hi Scotsman, in my personal experience it`s best to use Royal Mail or DPD. (Be sure to send me tracking details once posted)
Q: Hi mate, i didn't know headlight lenses could be replaced so i bought a used BMW G31 headlight for nearly £500 online with chipped edges and the light is is effecting the whole electrics of the car?
Answer
Buying anything electric especially a used headlight at that price you should have asked the seller a hundred questions, i could change the lens but for the electrics you will need to speak to a qualified auto electrician. (Most likely a faulty headlight)
Q: Sent my smashed headlight to have it`s lens replaced by someone online, they have sent it back far worse than it was before. The housing is all melted and the lens is not fitted properly. Can i send the headlight to you to have it repaired?
Answer
Depends on the damage, what i i`m going to say please use a reputable company that deals only with headlights. I have seen many ads online of people who claim they can replace modern headlight lenses but with no pictures or videos of their previous work nor are they a business that deals only with headlights More Info Here.
Q: Hiya i've just had a rabbit run into my headlight, light works fine it's only the headlight cover that has been smashed. Vehicle is a Mercedes CLS 2020?
Answer
Not a problem but let's first have a minute silence for the rabbit and send me pictures of the smashed headlight. (Please remove the rabbit before sending pictures)
Q: Wagwan Skippy what details do you need?
Q: Hello Skips best way to box and post a broken headlight to you?
Answer
A robust small box just big enough for the headlight to fit and some bubble wrap should be fine. The bigger the box the more chance of the headlight rolling about and more bubble wrap will be needed.
Q: Hi you ok pal, just confused what is a lens and what is a headlight cover?
Q: Hi need a G20 headlight lens replacing pal, iv used Skippy's quite a few times for my personal cars over this year and you seem to be cheapest for headlight lens replacements after contacting 5 other companies.
Answer
Hiya buddy hope you well, most of those companies you mentioned during our phone call send headlights to us to get its lens replaced while charging their clients double or even treble. (We know it's wrong but nothing we can do pal)
Q: Hi Skippy any advice on removing headlight from that car?
Answer
We advice you use a mobile mechanic as garages may charge you to keep your vehicle at the garage so its best to get a mobile mechanic to remove the headlight from your drive or road hence that way the car is not being charged daily.
Q: Hi hope you can fix my broken headlight, iv sent a video?
Answer
All i can say is we do magic but we can't do miracles.View video