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Thanks for your responses once more. An update to my situation: I have sourced the parts and have them with me at the moment. The issue now is that the parts were from a facelift 2013 RX450h. Although the facelift model will make the car look a lot better, the headlights harness do not match the connectors for the new facelift headlight. Also the parking sensor connectors do not fit the original harness. My next question is, is there a harness I can purchase, or even if there is a conversion kit available which I can install to my car? OR if these are not possible, a guide for a rewire? Thanks

Thank you for your responses. I have been very busy with work lately so I apologise for not following up. The websites that have been mentioned for parts cannot find some of those part numbers (I have no idea why). Maybe they are UK model part numbers only? Car breakers is an option, but it would be a huge risk if I bought car for spares without inspecting it in person. That said, breakers in the UK, which I can go and inspect is something I would be willing to go for. Yes this car was already accident damaged before I bought it. The thing is, I would not have gone for it if there was any chassis damage (even a bent chassis). This car had a bump at the front and the chassis is perfectly straight and untouched. I bought the car for a very reasonable price, and even if I spent £4000-£5000 to get it looking spick and span, I would still have got a bargain. I want the car to look immaculate, even the panels which have a scratch, I would like to be replaced. I agree with you when chassis damaged cars have been repaired, they are not the same. That said, I am still looking around for parts. Do I take the easy way out and go to Lexus direct, or can I source these parts for a cheaper cost from international companies. I was told that it is possible to order from Japan directly. Any of you guys know about this? Or is www.jp-carparts.com a source direct from Japan? Thanks again

Hello all. First time poster here. I have been directed to this forum by a number of people, with the hope of finding what I have been looking for. Browsing around, it looks like the members are mostly all very knowledgeable about Lexus vehicles. I have recently bought an RX450h, which was recently involved in an accident. Unfortunately it needs a new front and so far where ever I have been for quotes, figures above GBP 4000.00 are being quoted. Now this may be the right price, or it may not. I merely want to be sure before diving in, to then find out I have overpaid! My shopping list is as follows: N/STK HOOD SUB-ASSY L53301-48130 - x1 N/STK COVER,FR BU L52119-48981 - x1 N/STK GARNISH, FR BU L52712-48010 - x1 N/STK GRILLE, RADIAT L53112-48100 - x1 N/STK GARNISH, FR BU L52711-48030 - x1 N/STK RADIATOR SUB-A L16041-31630 - x1 N/STK DRYER L88474-47020 - x1 N/STK REINFORCEMENT, L52131-48110 - x1 N/STK FOG LAMP L81210-0D041 - x1 N/STK FOG LAMP L81220-0D041 - x1 N/STK SUPPORT, RADIA L53216-48070 - x1 N/STK UNIT, HEADLAMP L81145-48861 - x1 00AC D4S HID 42V35W L90981-YZZCC - x2 N/STK COMPUTER SUB-A L81107-47240 - x1 N/STK UNIT, HEADLAMP L81185-48861 - x1 N/STK COMPUTER SUB-A L81107-47240 - x1 This is the list Lexus gave me (I have not made spelling mistakes). Now I have tried looking for anyone who is breaking this vehicle. Only managed to find one person who has given me a ridiculous price. If you guys are in the knowledge of somebody breaking this vehicle, and has the above parts available, please can you let me know. Alternatively, what is the approximate figure I should be looking at spending. If you guys are in knowledge of any other part distributors, your suggestions are welcome. Thank you for taking your time to read my post. Regards Edit: After posting, I noticed I have posted in the wrong section. Please can the mods move this to the correct section. Thanks