Time for New Headlights? Visit Your GMC Dealer

The headlights on your vehicle are one of the most crucial safety features you have. Whether it’s daytime running lights or automatic headlamps, your headlights illuminate the road so you can drive safely. However, the bulbs on your headlights will eventually need to be replaced. If you need new headlights, you should schedule a service appointment at your GMC dealer right away.

If you notice a crack in your headlight or your headlights simply aren’t turning on, you obviously have a headlight issue that needs to be fixed. However, sometimes it isn’t always so obvious that you need new headlamps. If you want to ensure you are safe on the road, you should learn to recognize the most common early warning signs that you need new headlamps.

Headlights that are in optimal condition will emit bright and steady light when the headlamps are turned on. If your headlights are dim or flickering, however, this could be a sign that you need headlight service. Dimness and flickering are usually easy problems to solve, such as with new bulbs. You can even solve dimness by cleaning the headlight cover.

However, dimness and flickering can also be signs of more complicated issues. Dim headlights can be caused by loose wiring, while flickering headlights can be a sign of a faulty connection between your headlamps and your vehicle’s battery. You should schedule service even if only one of your headlights is dim or flickering, so you can have both bulbs replaced at once.

The headlights on your vehicle can switch between low beam and high beam based on your driving needs. If your low beams are working, but your high beams are not, you need to schedule a repair service. Oftentimes, broken high beams are caused by a blown fuse, a wiring issue, or a broken bulb. Since you need high beams to drive in very dark environments, fast service is ideal.

Many modern vehicles use halogen lights or high-intensity discharge lights, both of which offer decent lighting. Advanced headlamps use LED technology, which can reduce the energy tax on your vehicle. Regardless of the type of light you have, it’s likely that your GMC uses adaptive headlight technology. Adaptive headlights can work by directing the headlight in the direction of the steering wheel. Adaptive headlamps can also automatically brighten or dim the headlight beam.

When your headlights are out, you need to schedule service as soon as possible. Sometimes, the problem may be as simple as a broken bulb, while other times, the issue may be more advanced. Either way, your dealership can fix your headlamp issue quickly. Contact Mansfield GMC to book your headlight service today.