Are your headlights out? Do you think your headlights are out, but you’re not sure? Might be time for you to give that a check. If you know that your headlights are out – or even just one headlight is out – you need to get that fixed ASAP. Not only is that a serious safety concern, it’s against the law to have one or both headlights out while driving. And imagine driving at night – why would you do that without all the light you need to see? Here’s how to fix your headlights and even make them a little better, to help you out in the long run.

So, like I said, your headlights are one of the most important safety features your car has. Especially in the night or in the rain, your headlights not only help you to see but help other cars to see you as well. With one or both headlights out, your chances of getting into an accident rise exponentially. With only one working headlight, your full-sized car could be mistaken for a motorcycle, which takes up significantly less space on the road.

In order to fix your headlights, you can take your car into the shop or dealership, or you can take care of things at home. Here’s how to do things the DIY route! First, you’ll want to check your owner’s manual to see what type of light capsules (the word car people use for bulbs) your vehicle takes. Then, you can see if there are upgrades you can do. In most cases, this means switching out the prior halogen capsules for brighter, longer-lasting, energy-saving LED capsules. If you don’t want to switch the color of your headlights (LED bulbs are often a bluish cool light) then there are higher-brightness halogen capsules on the market that you can use. Anyway, switch those out, put your headlight assembly back together, and bada bing! You’re all good.

If your headlights seem to dim again or even die again quickly after you replaced the capsules, you’re going to want to take your vehicle into the dealership or shop to be looked at no matter what. There could be a more serious issue with your car than just the headlights!