Driving at night can be a risky situation. Most automobile accidents occur during the night time hours. These accidents are often more severe than similar accidents in the daytime because a person’s field of vision is reduced at night. Street signs, other vehicles and pedestrians are harder to see. Dim or cloudy headlights can only increase the dangers of suffering an accident.
When headlights become dim or cloudy, it can greatly reduce a driver’s vision, awareness and reaction time behind the wheel. Headlight lenses on older cars can become cloudy with age and obscure landmarks, street signs, pedestrians and other vehicles.
Improperly lit headlights are a leading cause of accidents at night. If headlights are cloudy or dim, it can decrease light output by 20 to 50 percent and increase a driver’s chances for suffering an accident by nearly 90 percent.
There are options for dealing with dim or cloudy headlights. One solution is to replace the bulb or the entire lens. Another is headlight restoration in which an auto technician uses a solution to clean your lenses.
Carsmetics can help you decide what option is best for your car. Our staff will inspect your headlights and suggest the solution that works best for you and your vehicle. Come into any of our locations to get a free quote today.