Headlights
Light Into Darkness (Vehicle Lighting)
You need to be able to see at night and have other vehicles see you as well. Spend a few minutes to check and make sure all your vehicle’s outside lights are working. It might help to have a friend assist you since there are a few bulbs to check that are much easier to…
Read MoreHeadlight Restoration
Have you noticed over time your headlight lenses getting cloudy? If you have, one option would be to have them replaced—very expensive! Fortunately, there is another option to fix cloudy headlamps! First let’s talk about why the headlamps are so cloudy. Back in the day headlights were glass. These were heavy, could crack, and had…
Read MoreHeadlamps and Visibility
You may be surprised to learn that 40 percent of traffic fatalities take place at night even though there’s 60 percent less traffic. It goes to show how important proper visibility is to nighttime driving in our community. Obviously, a clean windshield is important – so are good wiper blades. Your headlights play a big role as well. There are two main…
Read MoreHeadlight Restoration?
If your headlight lenses are all cloudy, there are other options besides replacing them? Replacing a headlight assembly can cost hundreds of dollars. Luckily there is something you can do about cloudy headlamp First let’s talk about why the headlamps are so cloudy. Back in the day, vehicles’ headlights were glass. These were heavy, could crack,…
Read MoreHeadlight Maintenance 101
When is the last time you changed your headlights? April is the perfect time to get your vehicle ready for spring and summer, when most road travel occurs. April marks the end of winter. While many focus on oil changes, brake pads and tire pressure checks, there’s one safety element that’s critical yet often overlooked…
Read MoreVehicle Lights and Wipers: The Keys to See and Be Seen
As the days get shorter, lights and wipers play a major role in safe driving, as the chance of an accident increases if you can’t see or be seen. With fewer daylight hours in fall and winter, it’s important to make sure your vehicle’s lights and wipers are working properly so your visibility is not…
Read MoreGhouls and Goblins Make Halloween Driving Spooky
For drivers, the spooky part about Halloween is that little ghouls and goblins often dress in dark colors and in costumes that cover their eyes, and some get so excited they simply forget road safety rules. To help keep trick-or-treaters as safe as possible, Douglas Automotive Repair Inc reminds motorists to drive slowly, especially through…
Read MoreHeadlamp Replacement and Restoration
Way too many accidents happen at night. There are a lot of factors, but a big one is simply visibility; if you can’t see something, it’s hard to avoid hitting it. There are some things you can do to make sure you see as much as possible when driving in the dark. First of all, keep your windshield clean.…
Read MoreSpring Showers Bring Driving Safety Hazards
Worn out tires and windshield wiper blades are symptoms of neglected vehicle maintenance that put drivers and passengers at serious risk during the typically rainy months of spring. Thin tire treads create hazardous driving conditions when water builds up on the roadway. Deep tread accommodates accumulated water; thin tread does not. Thin tread causes the…
Read MoreA Bright Idea: Check Your Vehicle’s Lights and Wipers
It’s a bright idea to make sure your vehicle’s lights and wipers are working properly so you can be seen by others and your visibility is not compromised. Lights and wipers play a critical role in safe driving, as the chance of an accident increases if you can’t see or be seen. From the driver’s…
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