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5 Reasons for Professional HID Headlight Service

HID Headlights Can Be a Serious Hazard if They’re Not Installed Properly

Since they arrived on the market in the 1990s, high intensity discharge (HID) headlights have been a high-demand vehicle upgrade. Many drivers want to replicate the blue light of high-end vehicles and increase their night visibility while driving. If they are not installed properly though, they become a serious hazard for other drivers. Here are five reasons you should leave this installation to a professional:

It’ll Be Done Right the First Time

Having your HID conversion kit installed by a professional ensures that everything is done properly and up to regulation from the beginning. They will have the tools and experience to make adjustments and ensure everything is done properly. You don’t want to spend time working on your car only to realize that it was done wrong!

You’ll Save Time and Money

Making adjustments to the electrical system of your vehicle can be very difficult if you don’t have the experience, knowledge, and tools that a professional has. The equipment allows a professional to easily and safely access the lights and finish the work as quickly as possible without making costly errors. By taking your vehicle to a specialist, you will save yourself time and money.

Conversion Kits Are Not One-Size-Fits-All

How do you know if you have the right conversion kit for your vehicle? An HID headlight conversion kit is not made to fit in every vehicle. It needs to match the size and configuration of the vehicle you’re modifying. If the kit doesn’t fit with your vehicle, your lights can overheat and blow the bulbs or circuits, costing you more in the long run.

You’ll Avoid Fines

If the modified headlights are not installed correctly, they can be outside the legal limit for luminescence. This opens you up to fines that could be as high as $110, along with an order to have them removed (which will cost more still). A professional will make sure that the lights are at the proper angle and brightness, so that you can rest easy.

You’ll Be Safer—and So Will Other Drivers

If your HID headlights are not installed properly, they can become a safety risk for everyone on the road. You could blind other drivers with the glare from your lights and cause an accident. The lights can also flicker off and on, limiting your ability to see. Have a professional install your headlights to make the road safer for you and everyone around you.

HID headlights make a great modification for your vehicle, but they need to be installed properly. By having a professional install your lights you will save time and money, avoid fines, and have the peace of mind on the road.

About AudioMotive

For over 10 years, AudioMotive has and continues to be, Ottawa’s premier vehicle upgrade experts. With more than 25 years of combined industry experience, we proudly specialize in all things related to HID lighting and mobile electronics sales and installation.