Looking for options to repair rear light cluster on 09 v8v

[l_nels]

Ive got an 09 convertible v8 vantage

one of the rear light clusters has failed, it was flickering for a bit, but has now died fully.

I understand an original replacement unit is a) very expensive b) currently not available

I have seen a couple of services online offering to repair them but wondered if anyone had here had any experience of these services ?

[Buzzi77]

https://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&...

I just made them new.
He is an excellent repairer. I'll put you in touch with him if you want

[l_nels]

Buzzi77 said:

https://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&...

I just made them new.
He is an excellent repairer. I'll put you in touch with him if you want

yes please if you could share their details that would be great

[Simpo Two]

l_nels said:

I understand an original replacement unit is a) very expensive b) currently not available

Correct; the red ones are now unavailable new and clear ones are about £1K each.

l_nels said:

I have seen a couple of services online offering to repair them but wondered if anyone had here had any experience of these services ?

I used the one in Guildford and wouldn't use him again.

In the end I was lucky to find a s/h unit on eBay. So that's probably the best option - expect to pay c.£500 for a working one (as you may know DB9s and Rapides share the same unit so you could use one from those).

Edited by Simpo Two on Thursday 5th June 22:15

[Buzzi77]

https://andrelux.it/
Then call him or if you want I can contact him for you.

[ClassicV8]

I used this chap to repair one of my rear lights last year. £215 all in (although it may have gone up a bit since then).He is based in Norfolk but I just posted the light to him.

Steve Campbell

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[RRH]

AM Performance in Macclesfield (excellent, BTW) exchanged my failing near-side rear last year, fitted, I think £340.

[Buzzi77]

I'm lucky. I repaired two for 350 €. I'm glad I found it in Italy. Shipping to the UK costs me more customs than repair.