CHOOSING THE RIGHT HEADLIGHT BULB: EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW

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CHOOSING THE RIGHT HEADLIGHT BULB EVERYTHING
YOU NEED TO KNOW

• If you are a night rider you will know the
  importance of a functional headlight. We all have
  been through instances where we got stranded at
  an unknown place, at night, with headlights
  blacked out and we were helpless. Also, it is
  not funny when a cop stops you and informs you
  about your dead headlights. These instances can
  at times get ugly. So, to stop yourself from a
  headache, keeping a regular check on your
  headlights is vital.
• Here, we'll discuss headlights in detail,
  including their different varieties and how to
  choose the right one for your automobile.
• What information on fundamental headlight health,
  maintenance, and replacement should every driver
  and vehicle owner be aware of? First, you'll be
  in danger on dark roads if your headlights
  entirely fail or simply dim to a reduced beam
  strength. This is due to the fact that neither
  you nor others will be able to see them or the
  road clearly.
• Headlight Types
• Lights have come a long way, from the tungsten
  filament bulbs in the 60s which were later
  replaced by the HID bulbs. And now with the
  advancement in science and technology LED and
  Laser lights are widely used and recommended by
  automotive experts.
• Now without wasting more time, we will delve
  straight into different types of lights available
  in the automotive segment and discuss them in
  detail so you could find the right fit for your
  vehicle.
• Halogen Bulbs
• Halogen Lights are mainly comprised of Nitrogen,
  Argon with a tungsten filament encased in a
  glass covering. The glass is created to resist
  exorbitant temperatures. When the light bulb
  gets the electric current from the car, this
  heats the tungsten filament creating an
  illuminating effect. This is the most widely used
  headlight bulb you will find in the automotive
  world, as per an estimate, halogen is installed
  in as much as 80 of all cars. Since the 60s it
  has come into vogue due to the low price and the
  ease of replacement mixed with a relatively good
  lifecycle.

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• Furthermore, halogen lights are inefficient and
  dim in comparison to other alternates. A
  standard Halogen bulb will produce only 1300
  Lumen. While this is pretty good but there are
  superior options, if you seek a good light for
  your car.
• HID (High-Intensity Discharge)
• HID or more commonly known as Xenon was first
  introduced by BMW 7 series. These lights
  gradually increased their presence in the
  automotive world and almost every second car you
  see would be using an HID light. High-intensity
  discharge headlights contain an amalgamation of
  gases and some rare metals that on heating
  generate a bright white (or blue) glow that
  legislators have stipulated all new cars must
  glow. The white light with a tinge of blue light
  enhances the aesthetic of your vehicle.
• HIDs are almost two to three times throw brighter
  than the standard halogen bulbs about 3000 Lumen
  compared to 1400 produced from Halogen bulbs and
  as a result, this has given a way to complaints
  about the level of brightness these lamps
  produce.
• This increases the acuity of a driver increasing
  reaction time to unforeseen obstacles making
  driving safer at night.
• LEDs
• LEDs are the most energy-efficient lights
  available. LED (short for light-emitting diodes)
  car lights came to the fore in 2004 but have only
  begun to gain popularity in recent times with
  more and more people looking for better
  alternatives to the stock Halogen bulbs.

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One of the biggest plus points for the LED bulb
is that it is by far the most energy-efficient
alternative in the market. LED Bulbs usually use
15 to 18 watts of power whereas Halogen bulbs
draw 55 to 65 watts and HIDs around 42. You can
discern from these facts how long the lights in
the automotive world have advanced. Furthermore,
looking at all the benefits, we should not forget
that LEDs comparatively cost more than
traditional Halogen and Xenon Lights. If your
pocket allows you can always move forward with
LEDs. And even in the aftermarket, there are
brands that provide OEM-grade LED lights at an
affordable price. One of the largest OEM
suppliers in India is UNO MINDA. YOU can rely on
them. However, you cannot sideline other
alternatives that are as useful and widely
installed in various makes and models.
Final Words Headlights are vital not only for
nighttime driving but a working headlight will
save you tickets as well. To keep yourself and
your car safe, we recommend checking all the
lights not just the headlight, before deciding
to go for a trip. And one more tip for you is,
always prefer a reliable and authorized
aftermarket brand that provides a warranty for
their products. This will protect you from
falling for cheap fake counterfeits.