Check Your Headlights

Posted October 1, 2022

When was the last time you checked your headlights?

Not just by looking at the reflection on the car in front of you, or at what’s shining on your garage wall when you pull in… but actually took the time to check on your headlights?

Unless you stand in front of your vehicle with the lights turned on, it can be hard to see the true condition of this vital safety component!

For instance, headlights can often turn yellow and cloudy as a natural part of driving. The cause is oxidation, created from exposure to regular sunshine and fresh air. That’s to say nothing of chemicals put on the road to prevent ice, damage by rocks and debris, and even water vapor seeping into the light and clouding things up.

In other words, just because you can see two headlights in the reflection of the car in front of you doesn’t mean your vehicle’s lights are shining as brightly and clearly as they once did. And the only way to tell is to turn the car on, leave it in park, and get out to check. This is also a good time to check to make sure all of the other lights are working including brake lights, turn signals, and running lights.

As days get shorter and nights get longer, being able to see clearly (and for others to be able to see you clearly) is more and more important. Be sure to take a quick moment and see how well your lights are shining!

If your headlights appear to have weakened since the last time you checked, don’t panic. Most causes of cloudy headlights are easily fixed. Give our auto repair experts a call at 303-347-1010 or click HERE to book an appointment and we’ll make sure your headlights are in tip top shape as we head towards winter here in Colorado!

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