Just like any other vehicle component, headlights can deteriorate over time. This puts you and everyone else at risk, so how can you tell if it’s time to come in to see us at your local San Jose Nissan dealer for some new headlights?
Dim or Flickering Headlights
You should always have a nice, steady beam. When you don’t, your visibility is reduced, putting you at risk at night and during bad weather. Dim bulbs could just be dying, but flickering headlights often indicate that you have a bad electrical connection or some damaged wiring. These situations don’t get better with time, so come and see us.
Uneven Beams Patterns
Have you ever been driving along and saw another driver shining their high beams in your eyes? You flick your high beams at them to remind them to turn the brights off, and then they turn on their real high beams. What happened?
The most likely culprit is that their beam pattern was off. This can happen when the headlight assembly itself becomes misaligned or something inside is damaged. A bad pattern makes it hard for the driver to see and also shines the light in the wrong direction, so it’s dazzling for other drivers.
Yellowed or Cloudy Lenses
Lenses can become yellowed or cloudy over time due to exposure to sunlight and other environmental elements. This affects the aesthetics of your vehicle and diminishes the effectiveness of your headlights. Cloudy lenses scatter the light, reducing the light’s focus, sending it where it shouldn’t be, and making it harder for you to see.
Constant Bulb Burnout
Headlight bulbs typically have a long lifespan, lasting around 500 to 1,000 hours of use. If you find yourself replacing bulbs all the time, it could mean that you have some voltage issues, are using low-quality bulbs, or something else. It costs a lot of money to constantly replace those bulbs – plus they can go out at an inconvenient moment – so it’s best to investigate the root cause of this issue.
Reduced Nighttime Visibility
If you struggle to see the road clearly at night, it’s time to replace your headlights. This is an obvious sign, but usually only in its later stages. You’ll realize that something is wrong in the early stages if you notice trouble seeing road signs or feel like you’re squinting. Likewise, if you always think you have to use your high beams, something is wrong with your regular headlights.
Your Nissan’s headlights are crucial for safe driving, so if you observe any of these signs, give us a call here at Stevens Creek Nissan!
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