Are your headlights dimmer than usual? That’s a sign that they may be getting ready to burn out, so you should come to your Lexus dealership to get them replaced as soon as you can. There are several issues you may notice when you need new headlights, so let’s go into them in some detail below.
How Often Should You Get New Headlights From Your Lexus Dealership?
You should get your headlights replaced when your current ones stop working as well as they used to. Usually, your headlights will start showing signs that they’re going to burn out after five or six years. The headlights may appear to work perfectly fine after six years, with no flickering or discoloration or other obvious issues, but there’s a very good chance headlights of this age can’t illuminate the road as well as they used to.
What Are the Signs That You Should Have Your Headlights Replaced?
Your Headlight Unit Is Broken
Even if the bulbs themselves are fine, you should head to the dealer to get your headlights checked if the casing becomes damaged. Cracks or chips in the headlight unit can impact the way the headlights illuminate the road. Even small cracks and chips should be repaired promptly, as cracks have a tendency to grow and become more serious over time.
Your Headlights Are Flickering
Many bulbs flicker when they’re nearing the end of their life, and the bulbs in your car are no different. So, if you notice occasional flickering from your headlights, then you should head to the dealer to have the headlights tested. Alternatively, flickering can be caused by problems with your electrical system, and electrical problems should also be handled by the mechanics at your local dealership.
Your Headlights Are Hazy or Discolored
Dirt and salt can build up on your headlight casing over time. This can cause some haziness or yellowing of the light from your headlights. Both haziness and yellowing can compromise visibility, so you should visit the dealer to have the headlight unit inspected. Even if the bulbs are fine, your headlights may need to be cleaned with a strong solution to get rid of all that dirt buildup causing the problem.
However, sometimes UV light can impact the headlight unit and lead to haziness and yellowing, too. If UV light is the culprit, then you may need to have the headlight unit replaced.
One of Your Headlights Isn’t Working
If one of your headlights stops working, or if it flickers and gets dim, then it’s a sign the bulb is pretty close to burning out. The other bulb may seem fully functional, but chances are it’s going to start having problems and will burn out soon, too. Headlight bulbs should always be replaced as a pair, so head to the dealer when one of them is having issues.
Need new bulbs or headlight units? Come to Prestige Lexus in Ramsey, NJ today.
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