{"id":71720,"date":"2022-08-19T02:45:38","date_gmt":"2022-08-19T09:45:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogv2prod.wpenginepowered.com\/blog\/?p=71720"},"modified":"2026-02-10T21:42:50","modified_gmt":"2026-02-11T05:42:50","slug":"what-to-do-if-your-car-has-broken-headlights","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/what-to-do-if-your-car-has-broken-headlights\/","title":{"rendered":"What to Do If Your Car Has Broken Headlights"},"content":{"rendered":"<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\">\n<html><body><span class=\"span-reading-time rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\">Reading Time: <\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\"> 5<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">minutes<\/span><\/span><style>.kadence-column71720_d961f7-f3 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column71720_d961f7-f3 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column71720_d961f7-f3 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column71720_d961f7-f3 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column71720_d961f7-f3 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column71720_d961f7-f3 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column71720_d961f7-f3{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column71720_d961f7-f3 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column71720_d961f7-f3 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column71720_d961f7-f3 inner-column-1 qk-look-widget\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ultimate-post-row ultp-block-f317d0  qk-main-wrap\"><div class=\"ultp-row-wrapper\"><div class=\"ultp-row-content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ultimate-post-column ultp-block-41ea99\"><div class=\"ultp-column-wrapper\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading71720_348052-7f, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading71720_348052-7f[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading71720_348052-7f\"]{text-align:center;font-size:20px;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading71720_348052-7f mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading71720_348052-7f[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading71720_348052-7f\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-family:Inter;font-weight:500;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading71720_348052-7f img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading71720_348052-7f[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading71720_348052-7f\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"kt-adv-heading71720_348052-7f summary-title wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading71720_348052-7f\"><span>Summary<\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Apply clear tape on the broken headlight or amber tape on the turn signal lights as a temporary measure to protect against the elements.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Order new headlights for installation at the dealership or a trusted repair shop.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You can prevent headlight damage by taking precautions like parking within labeled parking areas and knowing your vehicle&rsquo;s dimensions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p>Getting into an accident and damaging headlights is sometimes unavoidable. A minor collision with an obstacle or another vehicle on the road can break the glass. Other times, you might start your vehicle one day only to realize that your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/what-are-the-different-types-of-headlights\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"headlights\">headlights<\/a> have been shattered. Driving without headlights is incredibly unsafe at night because you may not see what&rsquo;s in front of you. Shattered lights also don&rsquo;t look good, especially considering that they&rsquo;re some of a vehicle&rsquo;s defining features.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>All vehicles are <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/when-should-you-use-your-headlights\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"mandated by law\">mandated by law<\/a> to have headlights. If your headlights aren&rsquo;t on by sunset, then you might get stopped by law enforcement and fined. Some states even mandate that headlights be turned on before dark or when visibility is low.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You should <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/how-to-replace-halogen-headlight-assembly\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"replace your broken headlight\">replace your broken headlight<\/a> immediately. Luckily, having faulty or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/is-driving-with-one-headlight-out-illegal\/#Why_Is_Driving_With_One_Headlight_Not_Recommended\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"broken headlights\">broken headlights<\/a> isn&rsquo;t the end of the world because finding a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/headlight\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"replacement\">replacement<\/a> isn&rsquo;t that difficult as long as you don&rsquo;t own a vehicle that has proprietary <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/web-stories\/9-facts-about-adaptive-headlights\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"adaptive headlights\">adaptive headlights<\/a> from brands like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/tesla\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Tesla\">Tesla<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/porsche\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Porsche\">Porsche<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here&rsquo;s what you should do once you&rsquo;ve discovered that they&rsquo;re broken:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/headlight-with-clear-tape-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"car headlight with clear tape\" class=\"wp-image-71727\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/headlight-with-clear-tape-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/headlight-with-clear-tape-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/headlight-with-clear-tape-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/headlight-with-clear-tape-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/headlight-with-clear-tape-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/headlight-with-clear-tape.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">If the glass exterior of your headlight is shattered but the bulbs are still functioning properly, apply clear tape to protect your headlights from the elements.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Take a Picture of the Accident and Contact Your Insurance Company<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you just found your lights shattered when you reached the parking lot, make sure to take photos of the assembly and its surrounding area. If you collided with another vehicle, it&rsquo;s always advisable to take a picture of your vehicle right where the accident occurred. You should also obtain other information like the names, addresses, telephone numbers, and driver&rsquo;s license numbers of all involved drivers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If your lights were damaged in a hit and run, you should always notify the police because it&rsquo;s required by most insurance policies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You&rsquo;ll need to provide insurance companies with documentation when they investigate your claim. This is especially important when there&rsquo;s a third party involved in the accident, as they might pin the blame on you. Your documentation might prove whether the other party disobeyed certain road markings, signs, or traffic lights.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"rsi-card\">\n  <div class=\"rsi-thumb\">\n    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cld.partsimg.com\/d_noimage.jpg\/b_white\/e_sharpen,e_auto_brightness,e_auto_contrast\/f_auto\/q_auto:eco,dpr_auto\/w_873,h_873,c_pad\/images\/set-c100167_13\">\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"rsi-info\">\n    <span class=\"rsi-title\">The Best Headlight Brands: Reliable Replacements for Your Car<\/span>\n    <span class=\"rsi-desc\">Check which headlight brands are best for your car. Compare pros and cons, and find reliable replacement brands that are more budget-friendly than others.<\/span>\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/the-best-headlight-brands-reliable-replacements-for-your-car\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Discover Your Options\">Discover Your Options<\/a>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pick Up the Debris<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If your lights have been shattered, then there&rsquo;s a high chance that there are shards of glass lying on the road. Glass shards can potentially injure other people or property. As a courtesy to pedestrians and the community, make sure to pick up the glass if there are some pieces lying around.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Apply Clear or Amber Tape<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If the glass exterior of your headlight is shattered, then the electrical components inside the headlight can be exposed to water and other elements. If the bulbs inside the headlight are still functioning properly, buy clear tape (or amber tape, if the turn signals were also damaged) from the hardware store or auto shop to protect your headlights from the elements. Make sure to use the appropriate tape color to seal the hole.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, you should remember that this is only a band-aid solution and that you should still repair or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/everything-you-need-to-know-about-getting-a-headlight-assembly-replacement\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"replace your headlights\">replace your headlights<\/a>. Short circuits and electrical damage can occur if you skip this process, which can eventually lead to more expensive repairs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/installing-new-car-headlight-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"car mechanic installing a new headlight\" class=\"wp-image-71728\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/installing-new-car-headlight-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/installing-new-car-headlight-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/installing-new-car-headlight-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/installing-new-car-headlight-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/installing-new-car-headlight-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/installing-new-car-headlight.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Dealerships can fix your broken headlight by replacing it with an OE replacement, but they tend to charge a premium for their services.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Order New Headlights and Have Them Installed<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You shouldn&rsquo;t ignore your damaged headlight because water and other elements can seep inside and damage your vehicle&rsquo;s electronic and interior components. Dealerships can fix your broken headlight by replacing it with an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/the-best-headlight-brands-reliable-replacements-for-your-car\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"OE replacement\">OE replacement<\/a>, but they tend to charge a premium for their services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In comparison, repair shops tend to be more affordable, but part availability isn&rsquo;t always guaranteed. Use our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/installed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"installation service\">installation service<\/a> here at CarParts.com to have your headlights replaced as soon as possible. Our service allows you to shop for the right part and book a nearby mechanic to install the part for you. All our mechanics are trusted and certified by RepairPal so you can be confident that your part will be installed properly and function without any issues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Watch these videos to understand how to replace your headlight assembly:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"How to Replace the Headlight Assembly 2009-2014 Ford F150 &#128663;\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/uyvBhTG6tlo?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"How to replace the Headlight Assembly 2009-2018 Dodge RAM 1500 &#128663;\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/QmSd7PgXSck?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Repair a Cracked Headlight<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You can always go the DIY route and repair a cracked headlight yourself if you&rsquo;re not willing to buy a replacement. To do so, you&rsquo;ll need the following tools:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Sandpaper<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Headlight repair resin or epoxy<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Polishing compound<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>UV-resistant clear coat<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Clean cloths<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Afterward, follow the steps below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Step 1: <\/strong>Clean the headlight to remove dirt and debris. Ensure it&rsquo;s thoroughly dried out.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Step 2: <\/strong>Use fine-grit sandpaper to sand the area around the crack, helping the resin\/epoxy to adhere better.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Step 3:<\/strong> Apply the resin\/epoxy to the crack.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Step 4:<\/strong> Sand the repaired area with fine-grit sandpaper to smooth it out once the resin\/epoxy has set.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Step 5:<\/strong> Use a polishing compound to buff the area until it matches the rest of the headlight.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Step 6:<\/strong> Apply a UV-resistant clear coat to add a layer of protection.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Prevent Headlight Damage<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There&rsquo;s no way to completely avoid accidents or vehicle damage because you simply can&rsquo;t control everything on the road. That said, you can take several precautions to reduce the chances of your headlights being damaged.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&rsquo;re parking in public, make sure your vehicle is within the labeled parking areas. Going over the designated parking space might force other vehicles to squeeze into the parking spot adjacent to your vehicle. This can put your vehicle at risk of being bumped.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Knowing your exact vehicle dimensions can also go a long way in preventing fender benders since these types of accidents can easily lead to shattered headlights.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Excellent Customer Service Right at Your Fingertips<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Are you worried you might have a hard time shopping for the right headlights for your vehicle? 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