When you’re driving along at night, you’re probably relying on your headlights to light the way for your travels. When your headlights aren’t working the way they should, you’re not only going to be literally left in the dark, you’re not going to be as safe as you would be otherwise. Your headlights are actually one of the most underrated safety features of your vehicle. Take a look at some common headlight problems and how they can be fixed!
If your headlights are on but are dimmer than you think they should be (or dimmer than they used to be), it could be that they’re dirty. The way to rule this out is to use some all-purpose cleaner and a clean cloth and wipe down your headlights. Look at them closely after you’ve wiped them off. If they’re still dim and you see that the surface of your lights is a little yellowed and/or hazy, then come ask us about reconditioning your headlights. It might also be a good idea to ask about upgrading your headlights for LED or HID components if possible.
If only one of your headlights isn’t working, it’s most likely that the bulb is burnt out. The next most possible option is that there is a broken component in your headlight assembly.
If both headlights aren’t working at all, you’ve probably got a busted relay or control switch. The only way that it could be both headlights burned out is if one burned out, you didn’t get it fixed and waited so long to do anything about it that the other bulb burned out in the meantime. This is no bueno.
Finally, if your headlights both work just fine but get a little dimmer when you’re accelerating (for example), then it could be a problem with your charging system. Make sure you ask us about taking a look at your next oil change!
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