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Headlight Bulb Replacement

Replace a burned-out halogen headlight bulb so you can see the road and pass inspection.

Difficulty: easy~0.20.8 hrs15–45 minutes
Estimated total
$35–190
Parts$10–50
Labor$25–140
Labor time0.20.8 hrs
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What's involved

What this repair actually is.

We remove the failed halogen bulb and install a new one, then confirm both low and high beams work. On some vehicles the bulb is reached in seconds; on others the wheel liner or bumper trim has to come off, which is where the labor range comes from. We handle the bulb with gloves so skin oil doesn't shorten its life.

Symptoms

How you can tell.

  • One headlight is out
  • One headlight looks dimmer or yellower than the other
  • Bulb-out warning on the dash
  • Failed NY inspection for a headlight
If you delay

Driving with one headlight is a ticketable violation in NY and cuts your night vision roughly in half.

Educational estimate. Real pricing depends on your vehicle, the inspection, parts availability, taxes, and shop rates. Use this as a guide while you shop quotes.
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