Car headlights have a fantastic lifespan, but one day you’ll probably need a set of new headlights. The Ford dealer will check your headlights and your other exterior lights when you stop by for routine maintenance, but it’s a good idea to know what happens when your headlights are going to burn out so you can visit the dealer as soon as possible.
How Often Should You Replace Your Car’s Headlights?
The headlights of one of the longest lifespans of all the parts in your car. You could get a good five or six years out of them before you need to have them replaced. If you use your headlights less often than the average driver, then yours could last even longer than that. A car with a lifespan of 150,000 miles will probably only need fresh headlights once or twice throughout its life.
Time for New Headlights? When to Visit the Ford Dealer
When the Headlights Get Hazy
Headlights can get a little hazy due to a buildup of dirt and salt on them. UV rays can also cause haziness. Even if the lights are bright, the haziness can impact visibility, so you’ll need to visit the dealer and have the headlights evaluated. The dealer might just thoroughly clean the headlights, and that could fix the problem. However, you might have to have the headlights replaced.
When the Headlights Flicker
If your headlights are flickering, then you definitely need to take a trip to the dealer. Flickering headlights are a symptom of numerous car problems. There could be something wrong with your electrical system, or the headlights themselves may be close to burning out. The mechanics at your local dealership understand that they’ll need to rule out electrical issues before they replace your headlights.
When the Headlights Get Dim
Like flickering headlights, dimming headlights can be a symptom of car electrical problems. However, headlights do just get dimmer over the years, too. Even if your headlights are working fine, they may end up getting too dim to properly illuminate the road in low-visibility conditions. If they’re not effectively lighting your way, then they’ll need to be replaced. Most headlights will be too dim to use safely after 5 or 6 years.
When the Headlights Die
Headlights won’t usually just flat-out die without flickering or getting dimmer first, but it’s not unheard of for this to happen. One might die before the other, too. When one bulb burns out, then the other won’t be too far behind, so it’s time for a trip to the dealer to get both replaced.
Come to Williams Ford of Binghamton so we can check on your headlights and replace them when necessary. Be sure to visit us if you need your headlights cleaned, too.
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