Headlights aren’t something we normally think about all that often, but when one goes out, it can be a real pain. From difficulty seeing to the inevitable cop stop (and they never believe you when you explain it just went out that evening), it’s a lot easier if you get headlights replaced before there’s an issue. Here are a few signs you should head to your Chevy dealership soon for new headlights.
Need New Headlights From Your Chevy Dealership?
Dimming or Flickering Headlights
Dim headlights compromise your ability to see the road clearly at night and can make it difficult for other drivers to see you, while flickering can indicate an electrical issue within your vehicle’s headlight system. Don’t ignore either for long.
Uneven or Inconsistent Lighting
Uneven lighting, where one headlight is noticeably dimmer than the other, is a big problem. This inconsistency can impair your night vision and disorient other drivers, who have trouble telling what’s coming at them and how far away it is. Regular checks and timely replacement of both headlights can prevent such disparities and ensure balanced illumination.
Yellowed or Clouded Headlight Lenses
Headlight lenses made of plastic can become yellowed or clouded over time due to oxidation and exposure to sunlight. Severely oxidized headlights can reduce visibility significantly, making night driving risky. Restoring or replacing these lenses is crucial for both safety and maintaining the appearance of your vehicle.
Frequent Bulb Burnouts
Replacing headlight bulbs often can be frustrating and may indicate you’ve got deeper electrical issues or voltage irregularities in your vehicle’s headlight system. Frequent burnouts could also result from using lower-quality bulbs, however, so if you replaced them yourself, come talk to us about getting better-quality bulbs.
Changes in Headlight Beam Position
If the headlight beams of your Chevy are misaligned, pointing too high, too low, or to the side, they need adjustment. Misaligned headlights can impair your ability to see the road and can blind oncoming traffic. Regular alignment checks during your services will identify this problem; you’ll also notice if you find that other drivers are often flashing their high beams at you when you’re not using yours. You’re blinding them with your misaligned beam position!
Difficulty Driving at Night
If you find it increasingly challenging to drive at night, your headlights may not be performing adequately. If you’re always using your high beams, there’s a problem. Those are only for use on dark roads when no other traffic is around. If you think you need to use them on well-lit city roads or interstate, you need new headlights.
Regular maintenance and inspections, along with timely replacements or repairs, will ensure that your headlights function effectively and reliably. Come see us at Pierre Chevrolet in Seattle, WA for help.
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