Headlights are located at the front of the car and are part of the lighting system. Headlights ensure the driver can drive safely in normal weather and light conditions. The main beam in the headlight provides the driver with greater visibility in poor weather and light conditions.
Diagnosing faulty headlights
A headlight can fail, this can be caused by an accident or by oxidation in the bulb. A defective headlight is very easy to recognise. However, if you are driving the car, it will probably not be noticed so quickly. It is therefore important to carry out a visual inspection regularly. There are a number of symptoms that indicate that the headlight may be broken;
1. Headlight does not illuminate when switched on;
2. Light is dim or flickering;
3. Direction of the light is incorrect;
4. Moisture in the headlight
Do you recognise any of these symptoms? Then investigate what exactly is wrong with your headlight. Is the damage too extensive? Then you will need to replace it. But which headlight do you need?
Which headlight do I need?
The first step is to determine whether you need a new headlight on the left or right side. To be sure you order the correct headlight, you can enter your registration number or car model in the search bar on the site. You will then see the entire range for your car. Do you want to give your car a unique, sleeker look? Then you can also opt for a styling headlight. Styling headlights are always sold as a set and give your car a unique look.
How do I replace a headlight?
If your headlight is broken, there may be several things wrong. In principle, you can check yourself what is actually wrong with your light. You can do this by first checking the housing, is it still intact? Then remove the headlight lens and unscrew the bulb. If it is burnt out or broken, it is recommended to replace the bulb.
If your headlight is broken on the outside, you can see if you can just replace the headlight lens. If your headlight is badly damaged, for example due to an accident, it is recommended to replace the entire headlight. To replace the entire unit, you need to follow a few steps:
1. Remove the grille, this will give you easy access to the headlight;
2. Unscrew the mounting bolts;
3. Carefully remove the headlight;
4. Remove the bulb from the bracket and disconnect the cables;
5. Reconnect in reverse order.
Polishing headlights
It is also possible that the headlight has become dull. Often, dull headlights do not pass the MOT because they do not provide sufficient light. If your headlight has become dull, you do not need to replace it immediately. You can choose to polish the headlights with a special headlight polishing kit. With a polishing kit, you can easily clean the lights yourself. Polishing dull headlights can save a lot of money, you can buy a polishing kit from Winparts from ? 20.
Buy headlights?
You can buy headlights quickly and easily at Winparts. Winparts has a wide range of headlights suitable for your car. Enter your registration number or car model on the site and the suitable products for your car will be displayed. You can also order other lighting parts such as rear lights, fog lights and indicators from us.