Headlights Service Near Pacific Grove, CA
Headlights Service at Premier Hyundai of Seaside
You may not think about your headlights until one stops working. With one headlight out at least other drivers can see you, but they may also misjudge your position and distance on the road, and you may be mistaken for a motorcycle. With no headlights, you are a serious risk to yourself and others. It is important to have good working headlights on your vehicle for your safety and the safety of others. Sometimes, it may be difficult to get to the bulb to replace it in your headlight. The problem may not be the bulb at all, but some other issue, and that’s when you need the help of a trained automotive technician. If you live in Gilroy, Pacific Grove, or Watsonville, you can get quality headlight service at Premier Hyundai of Seaside.
What Does Headlight Service Entail?
Headlight service includes any maintenance required for your headlights, such as:
- Replacement Headlights: Some headlights are difficult to access or install.
- Checking Electrical Systems: Fuses, relays, fuses, switches, modules, and wiring.
- Checking Igniter components: In the case of HID or Xenon headlights.
- Headlight Adjustments: Aiming your headlights to remedy dark spots on the road ahead.
Common Headlight Problems
Generally, headlight problems are a result of bulbs that have burned out, damaged bulbs, electrical problems, or charging systems. Determining which lights are off can narrow down the culprits.
- If one headlight fails: It’s usually the bulb, but if replacing a bulb doesn’t fix the problem then you may need to have wiring and fuses checked out.
- High or low beams fail: You’ll want to rule out burned-out bulbs first, then have relays and switches checked out.
- Both headlights fail: The problem is likely in the electrical system.
- Dim headlights: If your headlights turn on and off correctly but are dim, this could be due to your charging system, worn-out bulbs, or foggy lenses. Clean the lenses, try a new bulb, and see what happens. If the problem still occurs, set up an appointment with the team at Premier Hyundai of Seaside.
How Often Do I Need to Replace Headlights?
Many factors can influence the longevity of your lights including:
- Type of headlight, such as a conventional incandescent bulb, a halogen bulb, LED, or Xenon/HID bulb.
- How often you drive at night or in poor visibility weather conditions.
- Whether you use daytime running lights.
In general, you should replace your headlights when you notice a problem with them not working, when the lights are dim, or when they are approaching the end of their life expectancy. For Americans, it is usually about 300 hours on average each year. To save yourself the guesswork, call our service center, or just schedule an appointment for service online. Our technicians will answer any questions you have about your headlights.
Headlights are vital to your safety at night or in inclement weather conditions. If you are having problems with your headlights, contact Premier Hyundai of Seaside for headlight service and let us take care of all your automotive maintenance needs today.