Headlight & Tail Light Repair
Also called headlight not working
Light repair covers everything from a blown bulb to a circuit fault that kills a whole side of the car. Common causes are failed bulbs, corroded bulb holders, a bad earth, a faulty switch or relay, water ingress into the lamp unit, and chafed wiring at the boot hinge. We find the cause rather than replacing bulbs repeatedly. Repair restores function; it does not resurface a yellowed lens or correct aim, though we can check and set headlight aim separately.
Signs you need this
- One headlight, tail light or indicator does not work
- Indicators flash much faster than normal on one side
- Lights are dim, flicker, or brighten and dim as you drive
- Brake lights stay on, or do not come on at all
- Condensation or water visible inside a lamp unit
Not all of these have to be present, and one of them on its own can mean something else entirely. That is what the diagnosis is for.
What the job includes
- All exterior lights tested, including brake, reverse and hazard function
- Bulbs, holders and connectors inspected for corrosion and heat damage
- Earth points cleaned and voltage drop tested on the affected circuit
- Switch, relay and fuse checked before any wiring is opened
- Lamp unit checked for water ingress and seals replaced where possible
- Correct bulb type fitted and function retested
How we do it
Test every lamp
All lights are checked together, because a shared earth fault often affects several lamps in a pattern.
Check bulb and holder
The bulb and its holder are inspected for corrosion and heat damage, which is the most common cause.
Test supply and earth
Voltage at the holder and a voltage drop test on the earth show whether the fault is supply, earth or the bulb.
Repair the cause
The failed bulb, holder, switch, relay or wiring section is repaired, and water ingress is addressed where present.
Retest all functions
Every lighting function is checked again, including brake and hazard, to confirm nothing else was disturbed.
How we work
The same on every job, which is why we can write it down.
Diagnosis before quote
We find the fault first. A price given over the phone for a noise nobody has heard is a guess.
The price is agreed first
You approve the work and the cost before a spanner is picked up. Extra work means another call.
Parts you can check
We tell you whether a part is genuine, OEM, aftermarket or used, and what each one costs.
Old parts returned
Ask and we will hand back whatever we replaced. It is the simplest proof that the job was done.
Book headlight & tail light repair
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