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Average rating for Headlights are not working inspection
4.6 • based on 48 reviews of 44 businesses
It is a government regulation that drivers have ‘lights on vehicle lit at night or in hazardous conditions’, so driving in low light without headlights is a no-no.
But what if you have one headlight out and one headlight that’s working?
The laws are ambiguous, but even with one headlight working you do risk copping a defect notice, receiving a fine and losing demerit points.
So, if you have a headlight out, it’s a good idea to get it looked at before it gets too dark.
Headlights are there to illuminate the area in front of you in reduced light conditions.
Most light vehicles have two headlights that are electrically operated and have a high and low beam.
Light is cast ahead on a downward angle and, in Australia, are directed more to the left of the road.
This is to best view the road ahead whilst not blinding other road users travelling towards you.
Headlights have specifically angled reflectors in them which partner with the bulb(s) in the headlight housing.
The reflectors aid in spreading the bulb(s) light effectively and also protects the bulb(s) from damage.
There are three main types of bulb used in vehicles.
Your headlight function will be inspected as part of a service.
However, if you do come across an issue and need your headlights checked, pricing will be based on how long it takes a technician to find the fault.
This may be 10 mins or longer so the price could range from $20 through to $160 or more.
A technician will start at the most obvious areas and move systematically until the source of the problem is found.
They are likely to check some or all of the following areas when looking for the cause of a headlight fault.
If the fault is a blown bulb or fuse, the technician may offer to replace it there and then.
A more complex issue will require more time for the technician to diagnose the problem.
How Important Is A Headlight Inspection?
To shed some light on this, you need only ask yourself a couple of questions - do you ever drive at night and do you ever experience inclement weather while driving?
If you answered yes, then get your headlights inspected.
If you have a headlight that’s not working correctly then the safest option is to have it inspected and fixed as soon as possible.
Accidents are more likely to happen whilst navigating in the dark.
Lube Mobile Perth
Terrible.. tried to ripe off..
Lube Mobile Melbourne
Appreciate it and more to be fixed costly.
Onsite Automotive and Performance Mobile
Found the problem and fixed it quick. Very affordable aswell.
Autodial - Mobile Mechanic
The prices are reasonable. Seemed to do a good thorough job with my car service. And having it done at the house while I was at work was convenient too. The only downside to the experience was the headlight inspection to rectify a blown low-beam light. I booked online, and there was no option for 'fix headlight', so I selected 'headlight inspection' and mentioned in the notes about the low beam bulb. I was charged a headlight inspection fee, which resulted in mentioning in their notes that I have no low beam on one side, but didn't fix it. $130 to tell me what I already knew was a little disappointing.
Autodial - Mobile Mechanic
Philippe was very friendly and explained everything as he was going through the inspection. I got a complimentary coolant top up which I appreciated.