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Headlight Replacement

Replace a cracked, hazy, or water-damaged headlight assembly with a new unit, aimed correctly before you leave.

Difficulty: moderate~0.51.5 hrs1–2 hours
Estimated total
$145–865
Parts$90–600
Labor$55–265
Labor time0.51.5 hrs
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What's involved

What this repair actually is.

We replace the complete headlight assembly — housing, lens, and internal reflectors — with a new unit when the old one is cracked, badly yellowed, or letting in water. This service covers standard halogen-style assemblies; on many vehicles the bumper cover or grille has to come off for access. We check the beam aim after installation so the new light points where it should.

Symptoms

How you can tell.

  • Cracked or shattered headlight lens
  • Moisture, fogging, or standing water inside the housing
  • Lens so hazy or yellowed that night vision suffers
  • Bulbs keep burning out because the housing leaks
  • Failed NY inspection for headlight condition
If you delay

Water in the housing kills bulbs and corrodes the wiring behind the light, turning a one-part job into an electrical repair.

Maintenance tip

Restore foggy lenses to extend life.

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.
Related

Often done together.