Time for New Headlights? Visit Your Hyundai Dealership Today

Your car headlights are an essential part of your vehicle’s safety system, crucial both for ensuring your own visibility and for making other road users aware of your presence. Here are some of the factors to consider when deciding if it’s time to contact your Hyundai dealership for new headlights.

How Long Do They Last?

With different factors affecting their longevity, it’s impossible to put a firm figure on the lifespan of your headlight bulbs. While the traditional halogen lights may only last for 500 hours, the more efficient HID and Xenon bulbs will last for longer, and LED bulbs can work effectively for more than 30,000 hours. It’s helpful to be aware of the type of bulb in your headlights for a rough idea of when they might need replacing.

Why Else Might They Fail?

However, there are other reasons why your headlights might become less effective. Extended periods of prolonged use might cause them to burn out quicker, and factory defects or faulty wiring can also shorten their lifespan. Vehicles that operate on a higher voltage, or that frequently drive on bumpy roads are also likely to wear bulbs out faster. Because of these variables, it’s important to stay alert to their condition.

What Are the Signs?

Be sure to check your headlights regularly to see whether they are burning brightly, and look out for the following problems.

Dimming

It can be difficult to pick up on dim bulbs because they fade gradually, but it’s important to stay vigilant as this can seriously affect visibility over time. Remember to check that your car’s headlight area is free of grime and dirt, which can sometimes build up and affect the strength of the beam. If the lights are thoroughly clean but remain dim, it’s time to replace the bulbs.

Flickering

If the headlight flickers, it might be a sign that the filament in the bulb is old and worn, and may soon burn out entirely. It can also signal a faulty connection but, either way, it means that your headlights need attention.

One Bulb Out

Since both your headlights are likely to have a similar lifespan, if one goes out then it’s likely that the other will need replacing soon and may already be dim. It’s better to replace them in pairs to ensure that both are burning brightly and giving you maximum visibility.

While it’s sometimes possible to replace a headlight yourself, it can be a fiddly job and might require you to remove other parts of the headlight assembly to get to the bulb. For this and any other car maintenance, it’s best to schedule a service at Crain Hyundai of North Little Rock to be sure of trained, specialist analysis and repair.

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