Xenon Bulb Replacement at Ürolube
As vehicles become more complex which includes not only the advancement of the parts used on vehicles but also the replacement of those parts. Here at Ürolube, our team of specialized technicians are being trained on the latest vehicle models and the advanced technologies being deployed in today’s vehicles.
Car headlight bulbs were at one time a very easy replacement. Simple car care was accomplished by vehicle owners a few decades ago, however with today’s advancements, car headlight assemblies are extremely difficult. From halogen to Xenon bulbs, the complexity of these replacement procedures requires a trained technician with the proper equipment.
Why do headlights fail?
Over time, the inner part of a car’s headlight (headlamp) will burn out, and the electrical system of the headlight will age. In order to make sure your car’s headlight is in good shape, make sure the cover of the lens is not faded and that the lenses are clean. Having a burnt-out headlight or fading headlights can impair your vision on the road, making driving dangerous.
We at Ürolube recommend you visit us if the electrical system of the car headlights has become outdated or if your headlights have been burnt out. Our expert technicians will install the best headlight bulbs for your vehicle and then inspect the connections of the electrical system. Visible light, fog li
Our company refurbishes and replaces the following types of bulbs:
- Halogen bulbs – Gases such as argon and nitrogen are pumped into the filament of an incandescent light. Halogen bulbs are readily available, cheap, and dimmable. Furthermore, they generate heat, use more energy, and burn out quicker than more advanced headlight technologies.
- LED bulbs – This is the newer option with some of the advantages and disadvantages of halogen and HID headlights. While using less energy than halogen, LED headlights provide better visibility and coverage without the glare of HID.
- Xenon Bulbs – These types of lights are also known as high-intensity discharge or HID light. Xenon bulb are fas-filled very bright and energy efficient light. The gas discharge lamp design delivers a whiter light that is a visibly brighter than LED light. With HID, you can illuminate a larger area for less energy and longer periods of time than halogen lights.
Incandescent light bulbs or halogen headlight bulbs whatever the technical part being used, your focus is having a headlight that illuminates the bright light you need and for many of our clients, the finishing look and style of the headlight is also a key factor in their decision on the lighting from their headlight. The team at Ürolube the right equipment that you can be confident in the heaviest fog and offering our vehicle look and style you desire.
Let’s compare the differences between the most common headlights that we come across here at Ürolube
Halogen headlights vs Xenon headlights
Halogen headlights are more common, found on about 80% of the cars on the road today. Advantages include:
- Inexpensive to manufacturer
- easy to replace
- give a bright yellow-white light
- lasts up to 1000 hours
Xenon headlights are more common in supercars and luxury vehicles. A xenon HID lightbulb consists of tungsten electrodes at each end and filled with a mixture of gases. Advantages include:
- A stylish look vs the traditional Halogen headlight
- Deliver a white-blue light 2-3x brighter than a halogen
- lasts up to 2500 hours
- more energy efficient
The installation of xenon headlights is more complex than the standard halogen headlights. The service professionals here at Ürolube have been installing xenon headlights for many years, because of our clientele and the luxury vehicles and supercars they drive.
Regardless of the type of headlights your vehicle is installed with, the team at Ürolube will not only replace your headlights, we offer a complete 360-degree inspection to ensure your entire vehicle is operating at its engineered standard.
Contact us and we’ll be happy to service you for your headlight and complete automotive service needs