Headlight Service

Headlight Service at Stanley Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM Brownwood

When you’re driving at night, you’re going to constantly be relying on your headlights. While you might not notice them when you’re in the city, surrounded by streetlamps, they make an incredible difference on the road and can help other drivers notice you. When you want to make sure that they’re working properly near Coleman, Brownwood, or Comanche, you’ll want to head to Stanley Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM Brownwood. 

Dealing with Dimming

When you’re driving, you might notice that your headlights have become gradually dimmer over time. This is natural, and there may be one or more underlying reasons for it. When you’re trying to fix the issue, you’ll want to make sure that you account for:

• The Age of Your Current Bulbs: Since your bulbs slowly burn out over time, they’re bound to become dimmer as you drive. If you’ve had your set for a particularly long time, it may be time for a replacement.
• A Clean Rag: When your headlights are dirty, they’re not going to be putting out as much light. A clean rag can work wonders for them and can often improve their effectiveness. 
• Your Alternator: Your alternator is one of the many electric parts that work to power your vehicle. While dimming lights can be a result of multiple problems, it’s often a key sign that your alternator is struggling. 

Total Failure

When your headlights completely go out it’s not safe to drive at night. For those who work late though, this can be incredibly inconvenient. When you’re trying to figure out what you’re dealing with, it can help to see which lights are out first. 

• One Headlight Stops Working: This is the most common problem that you’ll run into, and usually means that your bulb has burnt out. If this isn’t the issue, you may want to get your wires and fuses checked.
• Your High Beams or Low Beams Are Having Trouble: This could also be burnt-out light bulbs, but it might also indicate a problem with your switches and relays.
• All the Lights Are Out: Unless you’re incredibly unlucky and you’re dealing with multiple burnt bulbs at once, this is likely a problem with your electrical system, as your lights likely aren’t receiving the right amount of power.

A Simple Replacement

When you make your way to the dealership, our mechanics will be able to replace your lights with ease. When your vehicle is being serviced though, you’ll likely be asked what kind of light you’d like as a replacement. Generally, the most common types of headlights include:

• Halogen Headlights
• High Intensity Discharge Headlights 
• LED Headlights

If you’re dealing with a larger issue than your headlights, we’ll be able to assist you with that as well. Something like your alternator can cause trouble for multiple parts of your vehicle, including your battery. When you arrive, your mechanics will be able to thoroughly inspect your vehicle, so that you don’t have to worry about any more issues suddenly popping up. If they find anything, you’ll be the first to know, and you’ll be able to decide how you’d like to move forward.