As you probably know, brake lights are built into the tail light units. These brake lights come on when you are braking. However, this warning is not always clear enough. The brake lights are very similar to normal tail lights. That is why the third brake light was created.
The third brake light is a mandatory component for all cars taken into use after 2001. The third brake light is located above the rear window of the car. This brake light will illuminate when you press the brake pedal. This makes it more visible to those behind you that you are braking.
Third brake light broken
Is the third brake light broken? Then look carefully at the source of the defect. Check the fuses and see if the other brake lights are still working properly. Are the fuses OK and do the other brake lights still work? Then there is a good chance that the third brake light needs to be replaced. During the MOT, a car without properly working brake lights will be rejected. In addition, driving without a brake light is very dangerous and you can be fined for doing so. Therefore, make sure to replace the brake light as soon as it breaks.
Replace third brake light
Most third brake lights have LED lights. Have any LED lights broken? In most cases, the entire light unit will have to be replaced. How you can disassemble and install the brake light differs per car model. Therefore, look in the manual of your vehicle to see how this works for your car model. Replacing the brake lights is often not a difficult job. So you can easily do this yourself.
Buy third brake light
Buying a third brake light is quick and easy at Winparts. With your car model you can quickly find the right parts for your car. Fill this in on the website and the correct parts will be displayed. Are you looking for other car lighting? At Winparts you will also find headlight lenses, indicators, fog lights, daytime running lights and number plate lights.