How much to change headlights on Ford Focus?

maniac886

Hi,


I own a ford focus 1.6 LX 02 reg. The left main beam bulb(H1) has gone and the other one is very weak. I have just purchased the replacement bulbs but Halfords won't touch it as 'they need tools to replace them.'

I have had a look myself and it looks like a nightmare to get to the headlights!

I am probably going to get a mechanic to replace them and was wondering what sort of price I will be looking at so I don't get ripped off?

Thanks in advance!

anewman

First register with some Ford user forums or Ford Focus ones if there are any. This is the sort of thing that pops up in those forums and there will probably be guides on how to do it. If that doesn't help then it's probably best to call around the independent garages asking for quotes, someone you get hold of should know the Focus and know what they're doing with it. How much greatly depends on how long it takes them I would think.

I know that Halfords refuse to fit batteries on a Skoda Felicia, because they have to remove a suspension strut brace which involves removing 4 nuts. A small bit of a challenge and they won't fit it, it might not be as difficult as you think.

goldspanners

i have an 04 plate 1.6,the headlights are easy to change,there is a black cover over the back of the headlights this is the hardest part to get on and off,once you do that it is straight forward.
if halfords wont do these headlights what headlights will they change?
it can be done with out tools,but at the most you will need a screwdriver as a lever to take off the covers.
but if you really arent confident then take it to someone who is.as it is possible to break some parts if your not sure.
i dont imagine a garage would charge the earth to change these bulbs.

maniac886

Cheers for the info guys. I will ring round some local garages and get some quotes as I am not confident doing it myself.

vansboy

Ask these owners.. www.ffoc.co.uk/

VB

ManAtHome

Mondeo passenger side is a pig as well, but a bit of "stick to it-ness" and an old CD as a mirror did the job. As mentioned above, it's getting the back-plate off (not much room between this and the battery on the mondy).

Inactive

Usual poor design by Ford.:rolleyes:

skintas_2

im lucky my mechanic is very good...i usally give him a tenner..

skintas_2

have you got haines manual.if not go to the library and borrow theres .......

maniac886

Looks like you have to move the battery and battery cover to get to the passenger headlight, unless you have small hands which I don't. Won't be doing this myself so gonna ring some local mechanics!

maniac886

Just to update

Found a garage thats about a mile away from me and have booked it in for the weekend. £20 inc vat to fit both bulbs which isn't too bad!