Driving after dark is considerably more dangerous than during daylight. In fact, 35% of nationwide car crashes occur between 6 p.m. and midnight, even though there are far fewer cars on the road. Because of this, your headlights are an extremely important safety factor. If you ever notice the following signs of headlight trouble, visit your local Chevy dealer for new headlights right away.
Does Your Chevy Need New Headlights?
Your Headlights Start To Flicker
Headlights can flicker for a variety of reasons. One reason is that the filament or another internal component of the bulb has broken or worn out. If this is the case, the flickering bulb is no longer reliable and needs to be replaced.
Headlights might also flicker because the wiring has loosened. Alternatively, a problem with the electrical supply from the battery or alternator may be causing the flickering. It’s best to have a flickering bulb checked by a technician, who can determine the cause and fix it.
Your Headlight Bulbs Are Degrading
All headlight bulbs degrade over time and usage, which often causes them to fade in power, losing brightness before they eventually fail. Driving with dim and degraded bulbs can be risky as you have reduced visibility. Whether you’re using halogen bulbs, xenon bulbs, high-intensity discharge bulbs, or light-emitting diode bulbs, as soon as you notice the brightness fading, it’s best to have them replaced.
One Headlight Bulb Stops Working
Headlights are usually bought and installed in pairs for a couple of good reasons. Firstly, it can be difficult to purchase a single bulb that perfectly matches your existing bulb. Secondly, a pair of headlights tends to last about the same length of time.
So if one of your bulbs begins to fail, it’s best to replace both of them, as the second one will probably fail soon after. Installing two bulbs at once helps to ensure you always have maximum brightness shining from both sides of your car.
Your Headlights Seem Hazy or Foggy
If the light ahead of your car seems somewhat hazy or foggy, the headlight lens might be to blame instead of the bulbs. Clean the lenses to see if the haziness goes away. If it doesn’t, the lenses may be too damaged by scratches from road debris or oxidization from UV rays in the sunshine. In this case, it may be best to have the lens replaced.
Your Chevy Dealer Recommends New Bulbs
Routine maintenance at your local dealership is key to long-term vehicle upkeep. While tuning up and checking various components of your car, the technician will usually notice if you have a problem with your headlights. It’s wise to follow their guidance if they suggest installing newer, brighter bulbs.
Visit Bommarito Chevrolet South County today to have your headlights repaired or replaced. We deliver top-notch vehicles and customer service to the drivers of St. Louis and nearby.
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