Tag: headlights
39 Posts

Apr 16, 2020
Fog Doesn't Play Favorites with Headlight Color
Ray sheds some light on what helps in foggy weather

Jun 19, 2018
Night Driving without Lights Isn't Very Bright

Nov 10, 2017
The Least Wonderful Time of the Year
A Public Service Announcement about phantom vehicles

Sep 07, 2017
Switch or Bulbs to Blame for Low-Beam Outages?
Ken's second Solara is just as fussy as his first with its failing HID headlights. What should his mechanic check first?
May 11, 2017
The Toothpaste Cure: Two Paths to Better Headlights
Yes, toothpaste really is useful to clean your headlights, and if that's too weird you can buy a commercial restoration kit. I tried one out, and here's the results.

Feb 07, 2017
Adaptive Headlights Got Their Inspiration from an Oldie
Remember the 1948 Tucker? Modern car designers do, and they're using adaptive lighting to improve safety.

Aug 01, 2016
Scrub Those Headlights -- Or Gently Bathe Them?
Ronald and his wife are arguing about cleaning--but it's about their car's headlights, not the dishes. Who's going to win?
Feb 08, 2016
Turd of the Week: Projector-Beam Headlights
"If I had driven this truck at night before buying it, I would have not purchased it." This week's loser, right here.

Jan 07, 2016
What's the Point of an On/Off Switch Anymore?

Apr 25, 2013
Headlight Trouble? Just Pound On the Hood
Steve's headlight is acting up, but he discovered that if he smacks the top of the hood the light will reliably turn on and stay on. Can Tom and Ray explain what's causing this, and whether or not Steve can trust this as a long term solution?