Is your headlight dim? Did you recently get into a crash? Have you ever been in any situation where your car is shouting loud about the need for new headlights? and you were asking questions like “does AutoZone replace headlights?”, then stick around, we’ve got you covered.
Does AutoZone Replace Headlights?
Yes, they do. But trust me you need to continue reading to find out under what conditions will AutoZone replace your headlight(s).
It can get very frustrating when on getting to an AutoZone shop to replace your headlight, you’re told by one of the staff that the company does not replace headlights or you do not meet the requirement to have your headlight(s) changed.
You might not be ready for such disappointment, so is always best you know all about AutoZone and their services before heading out there for repairs.
Before now, AutoZone staff will replace your headlight but in 2017, that policy was reviewed and found no longer fit for the company’s operations. Currently, AutoZone will only fix your headlight(s) under certain conditions.
As of the time of this publication (2022), AutoZone will only replace your headlight(s) if you purchased the headlight(s) from any of the company’s branches, and if replacing the headlight does not require any disassembling of the vehicle’s part or any other mechanical problem.
If your vehicle requires any mechanical service, AutoZone will send you to a mechanic or direct you on how to go about it because the company does not offer mechanical services.
It is also worth of note that not all AutoZone branches will replace your headlights. While some will replace the headlights (that’s of course if you purchased them from their store), others might refer you to someone who will do it or direct you on how to replace it.
How to Replace Your Headlight
Headlights are very important year-round to a driver. If the bulb is bad or the light isn’t bright enough, or the lamp lens is cloudy or broken, you want to have that changed as soon as possible. Your options are either to get to a mechanic store and have it fixed or you do it yourself. If you’re looking at saving some extra cash, then here’s a step-by-step guide on how to change the headlight bulb or the entire headlight, that’s if you were involved in an accident.
Note that this process is dependent on the type of vehicle you’re using. For some, you might not need to disassemble a part of the vehicle while for others, you may take out the car bumper cover. For these kinds, you’ll need more sophisticated tools.
To Change Entire Headlight Unit
Step 1: Purchase a headlight unit or housing specific to your vehicle.
Step 2: Locate where the housing is clipped or bolted. Usually, it is bolted or clipped to the front end metal of the radiator.
Step 3: Remove the wiring harness behind the housing. For some cars, to reach this harness, you have to loosen or remove the front bumper-fascia to reach the housing‘s fasteners.
Step 4: Install the replacement housing you purchased.
Step 5: Reinstall all the parts you removed to get to the headlight housing fasteners. Before you do this, make sure you’ve tested the new headlight to be sure it’s perfectly working so you don’t go over this process again.
Step: Test the lights again, if functioning perfectly, then you’re good, if not, you’re to decide whether to go over the process again, or go to a repairer.
To Change Headlight Bulb
Step 1: Turn off your car engine.
Step 2: Open the engine compartment
Step 3: Locate the headlight bulb power wires and disconnect them.
Step 4: Unscrew the old headlight bulb
Step 5: Screw in the new headlight bulb
Step 6: Connect the headlight bulb power wires
Step 7: Test the new headlight bulb and be sure it’s working.
The steps might not be a clear description of how to replace your headlights yourself because of the dynamics of different cars. We, therefore, advise that you watch videos of “how to replace headlight for the exact specifications of your car. You might want to get your car manual out as well. If having tried the steps and you’re not able to fix it, you will have to see auto services around you for repairs.
How Much Does it Cost to Replace Headlight?
If you’re the type that loves to budget, then our guess is you’ve been itching to know what it will cost you to replace your headlight.
For a headlight purchased in any of the AutoZone stores which goes for about $150 – $700 depending on the brand, they can be replaced for free so long disassembling is not needed. While for other stores Replacing an entire headlight will be within a range of $1000-$5000 depending on the vehicle model and condition of the headlamp. It might sound a bit on the high side, but you don’t want to drive around with a poor or completely damaged headlight. The consequence is a lot more expensive.
Conclusion
Once your headlight is off your vehicle, for your safety you need to replace it. If your choice of a replacement vendor is AutoZone and you asked the question, you will have to call any AutoZone store near you to find out if they can be replaced or not. But if you chose to replace it yourself, there are several steps you can take to do that. See the paragraphs above.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What does AutoZone do?
AutoZone is an automobile store that sells aftermarket automotive parts. They are one of the biggest with over 6,400 stores in 7 countries.
2. How much will I pay to replace my headlight in AutoZone?
AutoZone does not charge any extra cost to replace headlights purchased from their store and does not need any extra mechanical service to replace them.
3. How can I replace my car headlight by myself?
See the paragraph above on steps to replace car headlights.
4. How much does a headlight cost?
The cost of headlights is dependent on the car model and the condition of the headlamp. See paragraph above.
