Headlight Service

Headlight Service at Stanley Ford Gilmer

When the sun goes down, you’ll need to rely on your headlights. Over time though, they might eventually burn out and fail entirely, leaving you with little to no visibility when you’re on the road. When you want to make sure that your current set is optimal near Gilmer, Tyler, or Longview, you’re going to want to bring your model into Stanley Ford Gilmer. Here, our mechanics can fix electrical issues, provide you with replacement headlights, and more. 

Failing Lights

When your headlights are giving you trouble, it can be incredibly annoying. Depending on the issues that you’re experiencing behind the wheel, you’ll be able to figure out what kind of problem you might be dealing with. 

• Your High or Low Beams Aren’t Cooperating: If one set of your lights works but the other doesn’t, you likely have an issue with your switches or relays. You’ll still want to take the time to make sure that your bulbs aren’t burnt, however. 
• One Headlight Works: When one headlight seems to go out suddenly, it’s likely that your bulb burnt out during your trip. If that’s not the issue you’re dealing with, it could be your wiring or fuses.
• Everything Goes Dark: If your high beams refuse to work, and your regular lights don’t seem to turn on, you’re dealing with an electrical problem that only a mechanic will be able to diagnose and resolve. 

Solving Dim Headlights 

If you’re not dealing with failing headlights but still having issues, you’ll want to look at some of the issues below. Depending on what’s wrong, you might be able to quickly solve the issue.

• A Faulty Alternator: If no matter what you do, your lights are still dim, you might be having issues with your alternator. You’ll want to keep a close eye on whether your battery stays charged as you drive.
• Fogged-Up Lenses: If your lenses are dirty, the light from your headlights is going to have a hard way making it through, A simple rag can work wonders when you need to boost your headlights. 
• Burning Bulbs: As time goes on, your bulbs will naturally become dimmer and dimmer. If they’re dimming even though they’re new, you may have touched the bulb itself with your fingers, which can wear them down at a quicker pace. 

Repairs and Service 

Although it can be annoying to have your lights suddenly fail you, you’ll have some exciting options for your replacement. We offer a wide variety of parts, so you’ll be able to find the headlights that best fit your vehicle. If you happen to need some other part for your vehicle replaced, like your tires, you’ll find them here, too. 

• LED Headlights 
• High Intensity Discharge (HID) Headlights
• Halogen Headlights 

If your headlights are suffering from an electrical issue, you’ll be able to fix them at Stanley Ford Gilmer. Our talented team of mechanics will look for any breaks in the wiring and can detect where your vehicle is falling short. When you want to make sure that the problem is truly solved, you’ll want to schedule an appointment online. While you’re here, you may want to consider another service, like an oil change or tire rotation.