Originally Posted by Ricky Bobby

I'm fairly certain new replacement BMW headlights should be about the price of a replacement Depo set, just have the shop order you another Depo set, and you'll have a spare Depo in case you hit another deer LOL

Last accident I had with a deer some 6-7 years ago, I ended up with some new front end parts. For example, if you wanted to fit a 4.6 front lip at the same time, my shop wouldn't charge extra for painting/fitting under an insurance claim since they are already painting and fitting the bumper, they just roll that cost into the labor, I pay for part only.

Your insurance may cut a check to the shop for them to order replacement BMW lights, just ask the body shop adjuster how much credit the insurance gives for the replacement light or lights. Then give him the place to order you a set of Depo's and tell him you'll pay the difference, or in fact if the Depo's are cheaper, then have him credit you elsewhere.

Good luck!


EDIT: The long and short of it is the dealer won't force you to put stock headlights back on if that's what you think, the shop may ask you to purchase the headlights and provide them to the shop while they are performing the repair, and then cut you a check to reimburse you for them, since the insurance co. already paid them for BMW headlights. They Depo's are about $660 on ebay right now in case you're wondering.