Headlights Are Great And You Are Great Too

If you have trouble seeing the light at night, then you might have an issue with your headlamps! There could be several issues – they could be actually dying, they could be half dying, or (and this is the best case scenario) they could just be dirty! In this blog, we’ll give you some tips on how to clean up or replace your headlights so that the road ahead is no longer a frightening mystery after dark.

So, the first thing you should always do is clean your headlights with some good old soap and water, or even glass cleaner. Number one, this always cleans up your headlights on the outside, no matter what. So, this is always good to do! Number two, if your headlights were just dirty and that’s why they were dim, this is the solution to that problem. However, if your headlights still look dim, you probably need to go a little deeper in terms of cleaning or reconditioning your headlights. Keep reading for that next step!

Ah, good, you’re here still. The next step is just to get a simple reconditioning kit for your headlights. This is something that you can pick up pretty much at any auto parts store for pretty cheap. Just follow the instructions and you should be set! Reconditioning your headlights, to get into the (literal) nitty-gritty, is using an abrasive polish to literally take off the layers of UV damage and damage from things like rocks and gravel and other things that can hit your headlights as you’re driving. Hopefully this will brighten your headlights up! If it doesn’t, time for step three.

Welcome to step three! This involves replacing your headlights. You can take your vehicle to your dealer or shop and have them do it, but if you are more of a DIY-er, it can be pretty easy to replace these yourself. Check your owner’s manual for the type of headlights you have, and then check out a YouTube video or other guide that’ll tell you how to replace the lights. You can even upgrade to brighter halogens or LEDs if you don’t have either of those already!

Headlights are one of the most important safety features in your car. If you see them dimming, get that checked out as soon as you can because without headlights, you’re at a SUPER high risk of crashing in the dark. Do people actually drive after dark without headlights? Don’t do it! You will probably hurt yourself and others really badly! Make sure your headlights are working well, please!