Headlights Service Near Midland, TX

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Headlights Service at Premier Ford of Lamesa

If you drive around in the city a lot, you may not notice if one headlight isn’t working. When you get out on a country road, you’ll be able to tell the difference between one headlight and two. Headlights aren’t just to help you see. They also help other drivers to see you. If you live around Big Spring, Odessa, or Midland and need to have your headlights checked, contact the Service Center of Premier Ford of Lamesa.

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What is Headlight Service?

Headlight service at Premier Ford of Lamesa includes several features. We’ll replace any worn-out headlight bulbs and check your electrical system. This system includes fuses, modules, relays, switches, wiring, and power to these components. If your vehicle has HID headlights, we’ll check the igniter and other components. Our team can aim the headlights to improve visibility if you’re seeing dark spots on the road. If you’re having issues with your headlights, we’ll diagnose the problem and let you know what needs to be done to correct it.

Reasons Your Headlights Go Out

Most of the time, the problem is a burned-out bulb when the headlight fails to work. However, other issues may cause trouble. Our service team can find the culprit.

  • When one headlight quits working, the bulb usually needs to be replaced. If the bulb isn’t the issue, it may be a fuse or wiring.
  • If both headlights stop working at the same time, it’s probably an issue with the electrical system.
  • If the high or low beams stop working and other set works normally, it can mean bulbs are burned out or the relays or switches need to be replaced.

Why Do My Headlights Lights Go Dim?

Sometimes, your headlights are still working, but they aren’t as bright as they once were. Many times, this is an indicator that the bulb is almost worn out. In other cases, it could be a foggy lens, which just needs to be cleaned. If your charging system isn’t working the way it should, it could cause the lights to be dim as well. Your headlight case could have a crack in it, allowing condensation inside, which would also make the lighting dimmer. In these situations, you can try to DIY the solution or bring it to Premier Ford of Lamesa for our technicians to service.

Types of Headlights

Three main types of headlights are available on US vehicles.

  • Halogen: This is an incandescent light that uses nitrogen and argon gases with a tungsten filament. These headlights are inexpensive, easy to find, and can be dimmed. They burn out faster and use more energy than other options.
  • High Intensity Discharge (HID): This headlight is also known as a Xenon headlight and works similarly to neon lights. They last longer and shine brighter using less energy in a larger area. They are more expensive and can be blinding to oncoming vehicles.
  • LED: These headlights are brighter than halogen with more coverage, but they use less energy and don’t have the glare of HID lights. They are more expensive but last much longer.

If you need to have your headlights serviced, schedule an appointment online or with a phone call with the Service Center at Premier Ford of Lamesa.