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Question: I have a 1999 New Beetle. On the drivers side of the car i have had to replace the bulb three time in the last 2 years plus once on the other side each time it has cost me $80.00. The dealer claims it's because it is a very hard job. My question: is there a way I can change this myself? Plus the fog lights on the bottom of the car have not worked for awhile. Is this a common problem with the New Beetles? I do use it alot and do need the lights as everyone does, right now it has 90,000. miles on it. Any information will be greatly appreciated. Answer: I haven't seen the headlight assembly on the New Beetle. Most newer cars have easily accessible headlights. Usually, the bulb base just twists, and out it comes. It is a bayonette base. Be sure NOT to touch the new quartz bulb with your skin. Minute amounts of skin oil will cause the bulbs to fail quickly. With all that said, headlights on the NB might be hard to replace. I have heard from a few owners that changing the fog lights is expensive, and presumably time consuming (and perhaps difficult). Now that you know what little I do, I'd suggest to keep searching for a NB speciality web site. Incidently, Rocky Mountain Motorworks carries new VW parts. They might have info or instructions for headlight replacement. http://motorworks.com/
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