Expert: Mike Evans - 5/21/2009

Question
I'm looking for a lens for a 1995 buick riviera and I haven't had much luck.  Is there any other car by buick or oldsmobile that would match my 95 buick riviera?  If you have any suggestions of where I might find this part please let me know. Thanks alot.

Answer
    These are really neat cars, with unique styling.  And, lenses are part of the styling, and also unique.  I assume that you have tried the dealer.  If not, he is definitely the best bet.  You can try a salvage yard, most of them are hooked to networks of salvage yards, some of which are nationwide; they can put out a request for a lens and, if someone has one they'll get it for you.  You might have better luck in this case if you asked them to get you the whole taillight assembly.  You'll pay more, but they'll be better motivated to look for it.  Plus, installing the whole assembly will give you insurance that everything is going to fit.  And, don't forget to replace the bulbs before you put it back together.