Headlamp Safety

Drivers may be surprised to learn that 40% of traffic fatalities take place at night even though there’s 60% less traffic. It goes to show how important proper visibility is to nighttime driving.

Obviously, a clean windshield is important and so are good wiper blades, but your headlights play a big role as well. There are two main concerns. One is with the headlamp, or bulb. The other is with the lens.

Headlamps go dim over time. Drivers just need to replace them. Some vehicles come with a standard bulb, which you can replace or you can upgrade to a halogen bulb that’s much brighter.

It’s a good idea for drivers to replace their bulbs once a year. The idea is that your lamps never dim to the point that they become a safety issue. 

The other big issue is the headlamp lens. For the last couple of decades, most lenses have been made with plastic, which can get cloudy or yellow. That blocks a lot of light. You can replace the lens, but each lens assembly can cost as much as $350 to $1200. It’s much less expensive to restore a headlight lens if it isn’t broken.

Get your lights checked regularly. Every time your vehicle comes into Downtown Automotive for servicing, the first thing we do when we pull a vehicle into the shop is a full light check! 

New bulbs will light up the road like a new car. Can you clearly see the advantage?

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