They’re one of the most essential safety features on your vehicle, but most drivers don’t give much thought to their headlights until they’re no longer working. How can you tell when it’s time for new headlights from your Toyota dealer? There are several signs to watch for.
5 Signs You Need New Headlights From Your Toyota Dealer
1. Your Headlights Flicker
If your headlights are flickering like a candle in the wind, it’s time to schedule an appointment to have our service department check things out. Flickering is often one of the first signs that your headlights may be near the end of their life and that the bulb’s filament is worn out.
Headlight flickering can also sometimes signal a faulty battery connection. Our service department can quickly and easily diagnose the issue and perform the appropriate repair.
2. Your Headlights Aren’t As Bright
Headlights sometimes lose their brightness as they age, making them dimmer. If you’re having more trouble seeing road signs and darkened streets, or if your lights just don’t seem as bright as they once did, you may be due for a replacement.
3. Your Lights Have a Foggy, Yellowish Tint
When functioning properly, your headlights should emit clear, direct beams of light. If the lights have taken on a foggy, yellowish glow, they may be due for either replacement or cleaning.
Debris kicked up from the road can sometimes damage the lights or create a dirty film on the plastic lenses that cover the lights, resulting in a yellowish glow. Our service department can remove the lenses and clean and buff them, improving the performance of your lights.
4. Your High Beams or Low Beams Don’t Work
If your regular headlights are working but nothing happens when you switch on your high beams, or if your high beams are working, but your regular beams aren’t, there may be an issue with your headlight bulbs, wiring, sockets, or switch. Having both the regular beams and high beams is necessary for the safe functioning of your vehicle.
5. You Keep Blowing Fuses
If your headlights consistently burn out, or if you frequently blow fuses, your headlight assembly, lighting switch, and fuses need to be checked. The frequent loss of lights could be a sign that there is a larger electrical problem that can’t be addressed with a new headlight. Headlights typically last about five years, so if your headlights often fail to hit the five-year mark, that may be a sign of a deeper issue.
If your headlights are acting up, don’t put off having the issue addressed. Headlight services are generally quick and convenient, and you’ll be back on the road in no time. When you’re ready to schedule your next service appointment, call Royal Moore Toyota.
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