Check your car lights: signs that your car lights need polishing

There are two reasons why you should polish the headlights on your car: a cosmetic reason and a safety reason.

Matte and yellow headlights don't look good on your car. If you want your car to look good overall, it's not always enough to give it a polish. Then the matte headlights will be in stark contrast to your shiny car. Therefore, for cosmetic reasons, it's a good idea to have your headlights polished.

Matte and yellow headlights and taillights can be difficult to see for oncoming cars in traffic, especially when it's dark. In addition, the brightness of your lights will also be reduced if they are dull. This gives you less visibility in traffic, which will affect your responsiveness.

One of the most obvious signs that your car headlights need polishing is if they have a dull surface.

Over time, headlight plastic can be exposed to oxidation and the sun's UV rays, resulting in a dull or opaque surface that reduces the brightness of the lights.

Scratches and minor damage to headlights can occur as a result of stone chips, insect debris or general wear and tear. These scratches can worsen light dispersion and cause glare for other drivers, especially at night or in bad weather conditions.

It's important to react to signs of wear and tear so that you comply with safety measures. In addition, if your headlights have become too dull, you could also risk your car failing an MOT.

Dull and/or yellow headlights or taillights cause reduced light output on your car, which increases the risk of a car accident. Therefore, very yellow and/or dull lights on your car will not pass a roadworthiness test.

If you want to make sure you don't fail your MOT because of your headlights, you can choose to have them repaired by a professional. With a headlight repair, you avoid having to buy new lights.

A headlight polishing is simply about removing the faded and cloudy layer of plastic from the headlights, which causes them to become dull and possibly even yellow. Once the outer layer of the lights is removed, a new shiny layer emerges, allowing full light to flow through the lights again.

It is important to react to signs of wear and tear to avoid reduced light output on your car, which in the worst case can result in a car accident.

If you notice that your lights look yellow or dull, don't hesitate to book a polishing appointment. It's for the safety of both you and your fellow road users.