Kia Headlight Replacement “Near Me”

What Are the Different Types of Headlights?

In modern vehicles, there are three main kinds of headlights: halogen, HID, and LED. Halogen headlights are the least expensive to produce, and they are common across many automakers. HID headlights (short for High-Intensity Discharge) are also known as xenon headlights. They provide brighter illumination than halogen lights, but they also take longer to warm up. LED headlights are the best of the three options. Though they cost more than halogen headlights, they shine brighter for improved visibility. In addition, they last much longer and have much better energy efficiency.

Can I Perform Headlight Replacement on My Own?

It depends. If your Kia has halogen headlights, you can replace it without expert help — but there are a few caveats. First, it’s best to go with OEM headlights like the ones you will find at Raceway Kia of Freehold. Second, you will need to take extreme care. If you handle halogen bulbs with your bare hands, you may cause them to burn out soon; the oil from your fingers can cause the bulbs to heat unevenly, which leads to the burnout. This may even be a problem if you use gloves that you have touched with your bare hands! For this reason, many drivers prefer to leave this service to the experts near them at Raceway Kia of Freehold.

LED and HID headlights are much harder to replace, and a burned-out LED headlight may mean that your vehicle has some electrical problems that need to be diagnosed and addressed. Because of this, it’s best to trust the experts at Raceway Kia of Freehold, your local Kia service center, to handle these kinds of headlight replacement services.