Scion/Toyota broke 3rd brake light applying tint - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

Lefty · 06-29-2012, 02:59 PM

Just a heads up to anyone applying tint.......the toyota dealer broke my brake light on the interior of the car when applying tint to the back window. It is just little tiny plastic pieces holding the assembly together. They snapped a couple of them and it looks all **** eyed when you look at it through rear view mirror.

They are ordering replacement parts to fix for free, but be wary of aftermarket tint dealers that will try to deny if they break it.

shiud · 06-29-2012, 03:02 PM

thanks for the heads up!

If you don't mind me asking, how much did your dealership charge you for the tint job? Besides the broken piece, were there any other bumps in the process?

Lefty · 06-29-2012, 03:06 PM

They charged me approx. $229 for the entire job (15% back window, 35% sides). I wanted dealership to do it because they'll fix anything they break. Plus full warranty.

Lefty · 06-29-2012, 03:12 PM

No other bumps in process. When I brought the brake light to their attention my sales rep immediately ordered replacement and apologized. Make sure you have a good sales rep though. Mine went above and beyond to make sure I was happy.

My1FastFRS · 06-29-2012, 04:16 PM

What dealer did you use in dfw?

Lefty · 06-29-2012, 04:22 PM

Toyota/Scion of Rockwall

eriktherod · 06-29-2012, 04:26 PM

As much as we all hate it, especially on such an awesome and anticipated new car, shit happens.

The key is how the dealer/rep responds to it. Making sure it's fixed for you on the spot with no hesitation is really the key to proper customer service. In a month or two you'll look back and be like "whatever THAT was" instead of "I can't believe those assholes..."

Cudgel · 06-29-2012, 04:52 PM

Thanks for the heads up and you're lucky to have a honest sales person.

Subie · 01-18-2013, 08:19 PM

My third brake light looks the same after the BRZ rear shelf TSB! I heard it rattling, looked back, and saw it sitting askew.

UltraFRS · 01-18-2013, 08:56 PM

Did they remove just the third brake light or the whole shelf with the light attached? The shop that did mine removed the entire rear shelf with the light attached to it and nothing was broken. Might be a good suggestion for anyone going to have theirs done in the future.

marky · 01-18-2013, 10:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lefty

They charged me approx. $229 for the entire job (15% back window, 35% sides). I wanted dealership to do it because they'll fix anything they break. Plus full warranty.

heres a big rip off i got..

calling toyota to cancel my lux crap care.. they are trying to get me to come in and get it done asap... im trying to call them but always getting aswering machine

they better not say that i cant cancel it and its like part of the deal... i mean its add on that has not been done to my car yet..

but no broken break lights..

Dispect · 01-18-2013, 10:29 PM

900 for tint wtf?

Anthonytpt · 03-11-2013, 02:40 PM

Same exact thing just happened to me this past Saturday. The shop I brought it to does tints for Audi and Porsche and I've brought numerous cars there before, so their reputation is solid in my book. Long story short, they apologized and are ordering a new assembly to install. I hope it worked out for OP.

schwartzki · 03-13-2013, 12:32 PM

Thanks for the heads up when I get mine tinted I will make sure to let them know the cover breaks easily.

06-29-2012, 02:59 PM	#1
Lefty Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: Scion FR-S Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 33 Thanks: 0 Thanked 9 Times in 5 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Scion/Toyota broke 3rd brake light applying tint Just a heads up to anyone applying tint.......the toyota dealer broke my brake light on the interior of the car when applying tint to the back window. It is just little tiny plastic pieces holding the assembly together. They snapped a couple of them and it looks all **** eyed when you look at it through rear view mirror. They are ordering replacement parts to fix for free, but be wary of aftermarket tint dealers that will try to deny if they break it. Attached Images

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06-29-2012, 03:06 PM	#3
Lefty Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: Scion FR-S Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 33 Thanks: 0 Thanked 9 Times in 5 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	They charged me approx. $229 for the entire job (15% back window, 35% sides). I wanted dealership to do it because they'll fix anything they break. Plus full warranty.

06-29-2012, 03:12 PM	#4
Lefty Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: Scion FR-S Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 33 Thanks: 0 Thanked 9 Times in 5 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	No other bumps in process. When I brought the brake light to their attention my sales rep immediately ordered replacement and apologized. Make sure you have a good sales rep though. Mine went above and beyond to make sure I was happy.

06-29-2012, 04:16 PM	#5
My1FastFRS Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: 2013 Ultramarine Scion FRS Location: Texas Posts: 23 Thanks: 2 Thanked 5 Times in 3 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	What dealer did you use in dfw?

06-29-2012, 04:22 PM	#6
Lefty Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: Scion FR-S Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 33 Thanks: 0 Thanked 9 Times in 5 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Toyota/Scion of Rockwall

06-29-2012, 04:52 PM	#8
Cudgel Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Drives: 2008 Mazda3 GT Hatchback Location: Toronto Posts: 137 Thanks: 5 Thanked 26 Times in 19 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Thanks for the heads up and you're lucky to have a honest sales person.

01-18-2013, 08:19 PM	#9
Subie Señor Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Drives: 2013 SSM DZE BRZ Location: SC Posts: 947 Thanks: 728 Thanked 405 Times in 196 Posts Mentioned: 4 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	My third brake light looks the same after the BRZ rear shelf TSB! I heard it rattling, looked back, and saw it sitting askew.

01-18-2013, 08:56 PM	#10
UltraFRS Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Drives: FR-S Location: TX Posts: 152 Thanks: 24 Thanked 113 Times in 55 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Did they remove just the third brake light or the whole shelf with the light attached? The shop that did mine removed the entire rear shelf with the light attached to it and nothing was broken. Might be a good suggestion for anyone going to have theirs done in the future.

01-18-2013, 10:29 PM	#12
Dispect Newbie Car Enthusiast Join Date: Oct 2012 Drives: Asphalt 6MT FR-S Location: Canada Posts: 413 Thanks: 78 Thanked 54 Times in 31 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	900 for tint wtf?

03-13-2013, 12:32 PM	#14
schwartzki Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Drives: '23 GR86 Prem MT, '18 BMW X5 35d Location: Northern Indiana Posts: 14 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Thanks for the heads up when I get mine tinted I will make sure to let them know the cover breaks easily.

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