If your headlights aren’t performing as well as they used to, don’t delay in having the problem fixed. Even a slight reduction in visibility after dark or while driving through dense fog can heighten your risk of having a collision. Here are a few headlight-related issues that should prompt you to visit your local Lexus dealer for new headlights at once.
One of Your Headlights Fails
When you install a new pair of headlight bulbs, they tend to wear down at about the same rate. This means that when one bulb blows, the other isn’t likely to last much longer; it might already have started to fade in brightness.
To ensure maximum brightness at all times, it’s considered best practice to replace headlight bulbs in pairs. This will also save you from the hassle of trying to find individual matching bulbs.
Your Headlights Start Flickering
When a halogen headlight bulb begins to flicker, it usually means the filament has worn out. With HID and LED bulbs, flickering is more likely to indicate problems with the socket, wiring, or electrical supply. Whatever the cause, you’ll need a technician to return your headlight beams to a strong and steady shine.
You Can’t See as Far as Before
Have you found yourself squinting to see the road ahead after dark? If so, your headlights may have begun to fade. It’s generally considered unsafe to drive at night with anything less than maximum brightness. Dimming bulbs should be quickly replaced before they fail altogether.
Your Headlights Seem Hazy
A hazy quality to the light ahead of your car might be caused by dirty or damaged headlight lenses. You can clean your lenses to see if it resolves the problem. Otherwise, the lenses themselves may have become harmed by UV rays or too many scratches. In this case, they might need to be replaced.
Your Headlights Fuse Blows
Problems with a bulb or incorrect installation might sometimes cause the headlight fuse to blow repeatedly. If your fuse keeps blowing, ask a trusted technician to figure out the cause.
Your High Beams Falter
Occasionally, a car’s high beams fail while the low beams keep working. You might be tempted to continue driving with low-beam headlights alone, but this isn’t safe. The range of visibility is seriously limited with low beams alone.
Your Lexus Dealer Suggests New Bulbs
As modern vehicles have such a sophisticated electrical system, it’s important to have your car’s electronics routinely inspected. This includes the headlights. An experienced technician will soon detect any nascent headlight problems while servicing your car.
Have your headlights repaired or replaced today at Lexus of Kingsport. We’re a long-standing local full-service dealership committed to providing an exceptional and hassle-free luxury vehicle purchasing and servicing experience, whatever your needs may be.
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