Headlights Service Near Emporia, KS

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Headlights Service at Victory Chevrolet

Driving after dark can be dangerous, but you can lessen the risk with headlights that function the way they should. Whether it’s replacing a worn-out bulb or repairing wiring, you can trust the service team at Victory Chevrolet if you live around Garnett, Ottawa, or Olathe.

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Headlight Services Near Garnett, KS

When you bring your vehicle to Victory Chevrolet for headlights service, we’ll take care of any problems you may have. We provide a full range of services for your headlights.

  • Headlight bulb replacement
  • Check the electrical system, which includes wiring, fuses, relays, switches, and modules.
  • Check the igniter and all parts of an HID headlight.
  • Re-aim the headlight to remove shadowy areas on the road in front of the vehicle.

Types of Headlights for Your Chevrolet

Three main types of headlights exist for vehicles made and sold in the US. Halogen headlights are made with a tungsten filament. Nitrogen and argon gasses are used to light the filament. Halogen bulbs generate a lot of heat and use energy. They also burn out faster than other types of headlights. They are inexpensive and easily found. They can also be dimmed.

HID headlights, also known as High-Intensity Discharge or Xenon headlights, are similar to neon lights. They last a lot longer than neon lights and shine brighter. They use less energy while lighting a larger space. They are more expensive to replace than halogen and can blind oncoming drivers if they haven’t been aimed correctly.

LED headlights are the newest technology in vehicles and are popular in modern models. They are brighter than halogen lights and have a wider coverage area. They use less energy and don’t have a glare that can blind other drivers. They do generate more heat than HID lights. They’re more expensive, but they last much longer.

How Long Do Headlights Last?

How long your headlights last depends on several factors, such as:

  • Type of headlight
  • How much you drive after night or in low-light conditions
  • Whether you use your daytime running lights

Headlights can dim when they start to go bad. While they still shine at night, you may notice that they aren’t as bright as before.

Halogen lights last between 500 and 1,000 hours. If you consider that the average American drives about 300 hours a year, you can expect these lights to last 2-4 years. HID lights last between 2,000 and 8,000 hours and LED lights are made to last for up to 50,000 hours.

If your headlights stop working, you may assume the bulb needs to be replaced. While this is the most common issue, it’s not always the cause. Wiring and other components may fail, leaving you in the dark. If one headlight goes out, the most likely cause is the bulb. If both headlights stop working, it may be the wiring.

Let Victory Chevrolet help you see where you’re going with our headlights service. Please schedule with our Service Center or call us to have your headlights checked and repaired today.