Keeping your car’s lighting system in the best shape is crucial when it comes to maintaining your safety on the road. Headlights make it easier to see the path ahead of you, and tail lights and turn signals help you to communicate with other drivers.
Lights don’t last forever, and if you’re driving a Mercedes with lights that are not working properly, you should take the time to upgrade or replace them in order to keep yourself and your car out of harm’s way.
Below we’ll go over some of the best lighting upgrades Mercedes owners can get, as well as some tips for maintaining your lights and what to do when things go wrong.
Lighting Upgrades
LED Headlights
One of the most common upgrades drivers get for their car are LED headlights. These have a number of advantages over halogen light bulbs. For example, they are brighter, making driving safer and easier at night.
Additionally, they last longer and are less fragile. Though LEDs might be more expensive in the short term, in the long run, they actually tend to save you money because they last so long and are so resilient. LED lights are also easy to install and are energy efficient to keep the strain on your car’s battery down.
Euro Style Headlights
For Mercedes drivers, there’s another classic upgrade, which is switching to Euro-style headlights instead of the American style. Originally, Mercedes developed these different headlight styles to comply with different regulations in Europe and America. Now, many people simply prefer the style of one over the other and try to procure European headlights even when driving in the States.
Maintenance
Aside from upgrading or buying better lights, there are a few simple tips you can do to ensure they stay in good condition. The simplest tip is simply to check whether the lights are working. Walk around your car and look to see whether all the lights turn on when they should and whether they are dimmer than they were when you bought them or if the brightness is unevenly distributed. If they are less bright than they once were or disproportionally lit, you should replace them with new ones.
Sometimes, decreased visibility is not caused by a problem with the light bulb but by dirt and dust covering the lights. If this is the case, it’s straightforward to clean the lights yourself, and you don’t need to buy expensive chemicals or tools.
Common Problems
So that you have an idea of what to look for when you’re checking your lighting system, here are a few common problems that affect Mercedes drivers. One of the biggest problems was with tail lights on the 2008-2011 C-Class models, of which Mercedes Benz recalled 284,000.
Headlight problems mostly fall into three different categories, all of which are relatively straightforward to fix. Usually, the problem is either a burnt out bulb, a broken fuse, or a loose connector, and you can fix any of those problems with the right parts.
Adsitco Can Help With Your Lighting Needs
Whether you’re looking to upgrade or fix your lights, Adsitco has the parts you need to take your Mercedes lighting and make it as excellent as it can be. Our huge online parts catalog has an extensive section devoted exclusively to lighting parts, so we’re sure to have exactly what you need for your work. If you have any questions, our experienced team is ready to take your questions, so contact us today!
