Town Hill Auto Sales and Service
3613 Business 220, Bedford, PA 15522 814.310.2221
Question:
My headlight lenses are all cloudy. I checked with my Bedford vehicle dealership about replacing them and it is very expensive. What else can I do?
Town Hill Auto Sales and Service Answer:
You are right - replacing a headlight assembly can cost hundreds of dollars. Luckily there is something Bedford citizens can do about cloudy headlamps.
First let's talk about why the headlamps are so cloudy. Back in the day, Bedford vehicles' headlights were glass. These were heavy, could crack, and had practical limits as to their shape, so manufacturers started using plastic headlight lenses. PA road grime and UV light take a toll on the plastic surface. Over time the lenses get cloudy and discolored. Just look at the vehicles in any Bedford parking lot and you'll see a lot of that.
Because a disproportionate amount of traffic accidents happen at night, smart Bedford citizens make sure they have maximum visibility. Cloudy lenses reduce the amount of light that gets out on the road, which in turn can really hurt the time you have to respond to hazards in the road.
Fortunately, your Bedford service center (or Town Hill Auto Sales and Service) can restore your lenses. Using a combination of special cleaners and polishes, the cloudy and discolored layer is removed. This service costs a fraction of replacing the headlight assembly.
How costly it is will depend on the size of the lens and how badly it is clouded. The can be used on brake lights, turn signals and tail lights as well. If it's been over a year since you replaced your headlamp bulbs, they may have started to dim. You can ask your friendly and knowledgeable Town Hill Auto Sales and Service service advisor about options to replace or even upgrade your headlamp bulbs.
Give us a call.
Town Hill Auto Sales and Service
3613 Business 220
Bedford, PA 15522
814.310.2221
townhillautosales.com