Headlight Restoration vs Lens Replacement vs New Headlight: Cost in Dubai and Abu Dhabi
19 September 2026
Short answer: to order the right headlight lens cover you need four things: the car brand, the model or chassis code (for example Mercedes-Benz W213 or BMW G30), the model year, and the side. In the UAE and Oman the left headlight is the driver side and the right headlight is the passenger side. Facelift models often use a different lens, so the year matters.
Step 1: Find your chassis code
Many car makers use an internal chassis code for each generation. The code tells you which headlight shape your car has, which a model name alone like “E-Class” or “5 Series” cannot.
- Mercedes-Benz: C-Class W204 (2007–2014), W205 (2015–2021), W206 (2022+). E-Class W211, W212, W213. S-Class W221, W222, W223.
- BMW: 5 Series E60/E61, F10/F18, G30/G38. 7 Series G11/G12. X5 E53, E70, F15, G05.
- Audi: A8 D3, D4, D5. Other Audi models are usually matched by model and year.
- Lexus and Toyota: usually matched by model and year range, for example Lexus ES 2013–2018 or LX570 2016–2021.
You can find the model and year on your Mulkiya (vehicle registration card) or from the VIN. If you send us the VIN we can check it for you.
Step 2: Check the year and facelift
Car makers often change the headlight design at the mid-cycle facelift. For example, a pre-facelift and a facelift BMW 5 Series G30 use different lenses. Always choose the product whose year range includes your car’s model year.
Step 3: Check the headlight version
Some models come with different headlights on different trims, for example halogen versus LED, or a “high” versus “low” version. In our product titles, High Version means the higher-spec headlight (usually LED or xenon) and Low Version means the basic headlight. Compare your headlight with the product photo, or send us a picture.
Step 4: Choose the side
- Left (driver side): the headlight in front of the driver in UAE and Oman cars.
- Right (passenger side): the headlight on the passenger side.
Lenses are sold per side. If both headlights are yellow, order both sides so they match.
Still not sure?
Contact us with your VIN or a photo of your headlight and we will confirm the correct lens before you order. You can also browse by brand: Mercedes-Benz, BMW, Audi, Lexus, Porsche, Land Rover, Toyota.
