Remember the Wallflowers’ song, “One Headlight,” from the 1990s? Bob Dylan’s son, Jakob, sang about driving with one headlight, and no one really wants to do that. It’s better to have two working headlights for safety’s sake. After all, it can get pretty dark out on those roads at night.
So what do you do if one of your headlights (or both) “go out.” It’s time for a replacement. Now if you Google headlights on the Internet, what are some typical prices? If you remember buying one years ago you’re probably thinking, “20 bucks?” But the reality is the average price of a new car headlight can range from $200 to $600 per pair depending on the type of headlight technology. Higher-end LED and laser headlights can cost over $2,000.
Save Money on Car Headlights
Whether you’re looking for a halogen bulb, or one known as “HID,” which stands for High Intensity Discharge, or perhaps even LED lights, you can probably expect to pay a pretty penny if you buy brand new. And some headlights have adaptive features like daytime running lights which further increase the cost.
What about buying a used headlight at a salvage yard like All American Auto Salvage in Rahway, New Jersey? If you’re the kind of person who doesn’t like to pay a lot of money to fix up your vehicle but you still want and expect decent working parts, then this is a great option. You see, salvage yard parts are in good working order but they’re sold at a fraction of the price compared to brand new ones. So, save a bit of money by buying a used headlight or two at a salvage yard.
Have questions? Call All American Auto Salvage at 732-574-1945 or visit the salvage yard at 192 Leesville Avenue in Rahway, NJ. No one should drive with just one headlight on their car or truck these days.
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