Tag: headlight
How to Tint Headlights: A Step-by-Step Guide
As most of the population shelters in place in the next few weeks to prevent the spread of COVID-19, many are choosing to keep a positive mindset and look for...Read more
Car Care Month & COVID-19: Prep Your Vehicle for Emergencies
April is National Car Care Month—and it’s less than two weeks away. Now, with the exception of our brave health workers and other frontliners who are working hard to fight...Read more
How to Avoid the Glare from Oncoming Headlights
If you’re the kind of driver who can’t take glare that well, you’d want to avoid the glare from oncoming headlights because being temporarily blind on the road could potentially...Read more
Daylight Savings & Car Crashes: What You Need to Know
Daylight Saving Time (DST) is the practice of adjusting clocks one hour forward during spring and reverting it back in fall. The practice stretches back to the 19th century and...Read more
Fog Lights: What They Do and When to Use Them
Heavy fog, rain, and other weather conditions that reduce your visibility on the road can make driving difficult—if not downright impossible. If your vehicle isn’t equipped with the right lighting...Read more
How to Get Moisture Out of Headlights
Condensation is a natural occurrence that happens when water vapor condenses into a liquid. In regard to your car’s headlights, the phenomenon takes place when the outside air is cooler...Read more
Better Together: A Guide to Buying Parts in Pairs
Is your car looking a little worse for wear? Or do you know someone who’s been saving up for ages to fix their ride? Show them some love this Valentine’s...Read more
How to Clean Foggy or Oxidized Headlights
At one time, you were in love with your car—just the sight of it made you swoon. But now, thanks to those yellow, oxidized headlights, your car is, well, ugly....Read more
How to Replace a Halogen Headlight Assembly
There are several reasons you might want to replace your entire headlight assembly (not just the bulb). Maybe you got in a fender bender and the lens is broken. Or...Read more
A Black Friday and Cyber Monday Buyer’s Guide for Car Enthusiasts
Black Friday and its good buddy, Cyber Monday, are just around the corner. And that means it's time to stock up on goodies for your car (or your loved one’s...Read more
[Infographic] 15 Tips to Prep Your Car for the End of Daylight Saving Time
On Sunday, November 3rd, the clocks get set back, marking the end of daylight saving time. That means hoodies and hot cocoa—along with pumpkin everything—are just around the corner. And...Read more
10 Halloween Driving Safety Tips
It's almost Halloween--that time of the year when kids in costume flock the streets for candy and a night of spooky fun. Despite its festive vibe, statistics show that Halloween...Read more
[Infographic] How to Prevent or Deal with Deer-Vehicle Collisions: A Complete Guide
We're a few weeks away from deer migration and mating season, when deer roam and forage for food in preparation for the long winter. A time of year that, unfortunately,...Read more
What to Do if Your Car Gets Flooded
One of the most exasperating causes of car damage is a flood, especially if the floodwater reaches the engine. Floods can rise overnight and leave cars parked on the streets...Read more
Five Fall Car Care Tips: Preparing Your Vehicle for the Changing Seasons
Fall is officially here—time to break out our comfiest sweaters and bundle up as temperatures start to drop. Now is the perfect time to brush up on fall car care...Read more
Checklist for Purchasing a Used Car: 10 Tips to Live By
When the time comes to purchase a used car, you might feel overwhelmed and confused. It's perfectly normal to experience uncertainty as you navigate the used car world. Even as...Read more
Maintenance You Should Perform on Your Vehicle to Increase Its Resale or Trade-In Value
With Labor Day weekend fast approaching, now is the perfect time to start thinking about selling or trading in your current vehicle and purchasing a new one. The end of...Read more
What are the Advantages of LED Headlights?
The earliest versions of headlights were lamps on horseless carriages. But using candles as the earliest form of illumination had a huge flaw. As horseless carriages became faster, the candles...Read more
How to Clean Hazy Headlights with Household Products
Have you ever wondered why your headlights haze or even turn yellow over time? Don’t worry, it has nothing to do with the quality of your headlights but more on...Read more
Should You Switch to LED Headlights?
By 1908 electric headlights were standard across all vehicles. They have continuously evolved to create a brighter and safer illumination beam for all road users. Light-emitting Diodes, better known as...Read more
10 Essentials: The Pre-Road-Trip Car Maintenance Checklist
Memorial Day weekend’s coming up, and we hope you’re just as thrilled as us for the opportunity to go on a road trip. (LA to Cayucos for this writer! Where...Read more
Review: KC Hilites 3″ LZR Cube
Lighting for off-road motorcycle racing is always a bit of an adventure. Most race bikes don’t come with lights and each model is a little different. Every set up is,...Read more
How to Turn On Low Beam Headlights
The proper use of headlights is a simple task yet a lot of drivers still take it lightly. Correctly using your headlights promotes your safety, as well as other motorists’....Read more
Does Your Car Do This? (Common Symptoms and What to Do About Them)
The steering wheel vibrates at certain speeds, usually between 50 and 70 miles per hour. This is usually caused by a front wheel out of balance. If you feel the...Read more
