Did a halogen headlamp recently go out on your vehicle?
Most folks would simply replace the burned out bulb but, in many cases, that isn’t the best approach.
The thing is halogen lights dim over time.
Replace The Pair For Safety’s Sake
Changing out a single bad bulb could cause your headlight brightness (left vs right) to be out of balance. This is not only distracting but can also affect your field of vision.
It makes a lot of sense to replace your halogen headlamps each and every year.
It’s easy to remember if you do it when daylight savings time changes in the fall. This way you’ll have bright headlamps for long winter nights.
Of course, there are other types of headlamps besides halogen.
The old standard bulbs have been around for decades. These are OK, but you can usually upgrade to halogen. They cost a little more but the difference is significant.
Frequent night drivers really should have premium halogen bulbs that filter out yellow hues and give a very white light (a lot like daylight).
Consider Upgrading to HID if Possible
Have you noticed those bluish headlights on luxury cars?
They are High Intensity Discharge (HID) lamps and they really light up the road!
Some vehicles can be upgraded to HID. While these cost quite a bit, they’ll last for the life of your car.
Alternatively, there are halogens with a bluish tint — no one needs to know!
Fact: AAA reports that nine out of ten vehicles have dirty or yellowed headlamps.
On a similar note, be sure to get your headlight lenses restored if they need it. It’s fast, easy and fairly inexpensive.