Cottman Transmission & Total Auto Care
11780 Holly Auto Center Lane, Waldorf, MD 20601 301.645.4055
Question:
My headlight lenses are all cloudy. I checked with my Waldorf vehicle dealership about replacing them and it is very expensive. What else can I do?
Cottman Transmission & Total Auto Care Answer:
You are right - replacing a headlight assembly can cost hundreds of dollars. Luckily there is something Waldorf citizens can do about cloudy headlamps.
First let's talk about why the headlamps are so cloudy. Back in the day, Waldorf vehicles' headlights were glass. These were heavy, could crack, and had practical limits as to their shape, so manufacturers started using plastic headlight lenses. MD 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 Waldorf parking lot and you'll see a lot of that.
Because a disproportionate amount of traffic accidents happen at night, smart Waldorf 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 Waldorf service center (or Cottman Transmission & Total Auto Care) 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 Cottman Transmission & Total Auto Care service advisor about options to replace or even upgrade your headlamp bulbs.
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Cottman Transmission & Total Auto Care
11780 Holly Auto Center Lane
Waldorf, MD 20601
301.645.4055