Headlamp Alignment

Benefits of Headlamp Alignment

• Improves your visibility on the road

• Prevents dazzling other drivers

• Headlights aligned with precision

• Helps avoid MOT failure and costly repairs

Please note: This service covers both headlamp alignment

What is Headlamp Alignment?

Headlamp alignment ensures your headlights are aimed correctly. Over time, or when a new bulb is fitted, your headlights can become misaligned. Proper alignment is crucial for road safety, it helps you see the road clearly, both near and far, while making sure you don't dazzle oncoming drivers. In the UK, headlights are designed to dip to the left for this reason.

How often do headlights need to be adjusted?

Headlamp alignment is recommended in the following situations: after fitting a new bulb, before an MOT, after a collision, or at least once every 12,000 miles.

Is headlight alignment an MOT failure?

Yes, although headlight alignment may seem minor, a new MOT policy implemented in March 2016 heightened the testing standards for car headlights. It now underscores the importance of proper alignment, stating that it shouldn't be merely a quick check.

Consequently, partially or fully misaligned headlights can be detected by an MOT inspector, resulting in a failed test.

Consequences for not aligning your headlights

Regular headlight alignment is essential to ensure your safety on the road. Incorrectly adjusted headlights pose a danger to the driver and also to other road users. Bulbs not properly adjusted can fail to provide adequate illumination and may even dazzle oncoming drivers.

You can also potentially fail your MOT and incur in extra expenses by not having your lights properly adjusted.

What happens on the day of your Car Check

1

On the day of your booking, please ensure that the vehicle is dropped off at the confirmed time with any car accessories in the vehicle (E.g. Locking Wheel Nuts). A member of our team will check your car in upon arrival.

2

Once a qualified technician has completed the checks, a member of our team will contact you with any recommendations and provide a detailed no-obligation quote for any additional work.

3

If we can complete this additional work on the day we'll let you know, otherwise our team will confirm the earliest and most convenient time to re-book your car in for the approved work.

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