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"(the light issues will probably be another 1k)"

You realize that lights for a car cost like $20-50 (this is probably on the high side) right? And it's about 10 minutes (at most) to change it yourself right?

I've never owned a BMW but I doubt is "that" different. It sounds old enough that it would not be a whole bunch of LED lights. Look in your trunk and follow the wiring. This is like paying 1k to have someone change the light bulb in your kitchen. It's mind boggling.

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i don't think you guys are understanding the problem here.

if it was a few lights that was the problem i'd have fixed it myself.

i went to the auto store and purchased the bulbs for my make & model & year car. they (all 3 of them) were $3.50

i installed them myself and the issue was not fixed. i then talked to the guy and he said it is likely an electrical issue.

from experience, it seems that "electrical issues" take a few man hours to diagnose and fix plus a part or two. that plus $50 to "inspect" comes to like $600 or so bucks.

i may be lucky and it'd only be like $350 or $500. we'll see when i get off my lazy ass and deal with it.

Barron