How Long Is the Warranty for Original Car Headlights?
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If there have been no modifications or installations such as xenon headlights, the warranty period for headlights is three years or 60,000 kilometers. Function of Car Headlights: The function of car headlights is to provide illumination for nighttime driving. Car headlights are also known as automotive front lights or LED daytime running lights. As the 'eyes' of the car, they not only affect the owner's external image but are also closely related to safe driving at night or in adverse weather conditions. Types of Car Headlights: Automotive lights can be divided into two categories based on their purpose: lighting and auxiliary. Among them, only the front headlights and some fog lights equipped on certain vehicles serve a lighting function, while the rest are auxiliary lights.
The manual for my own car clearly states that the general vehicle warranty is usually 3 years or 100,000 kilometers, and the headlight assembly is also included. However, there's a detail to note: if just the bulb burns out, many brands only offer a warranty of 6 months to 1 year. My colleague's car, purchased last November, had a bulb burn out in less than a year, and the manufacturer actually replaced it for free. But for issues like cracked lamp covers or water ingress due to poor sealing, as long as it's within the general vehicle warranty period, you can file a claim. Be careful about the start date of the warranty period—dealerships calculate it from the invoice date, not the production date. Also, when parking, don’t let car wash workers spray high-pressure water directly into the gaps of the lamp cover, as it can damage the sealing strips and affect the warranty.
Last month, I accompanied a friend to look at cars, and the experience left a deep impression. I noticed significant differences between brands. Japanese cars generally offer a three-year or 100,000-kilometer warranty, but Lexus provides a four-year or 100,000-kilometer warranty across its entire lineup. European and American brands like Volkswagen and Buick also offer a basic three-year warranty. The salesperson specifically mentioned that broken lamp brackets or oxidized reflectors are covered under warranty, but damage to exterior parts caused by human factors is not. Surprisingly, luxury brands have more generous warranty policies. My friend eventually ordered a Volvo, which offers a three-year unlimited mileage warranty for the headlights, the same as the entire vehicle, and includes a free bulb inspection at the dealership in the second year. The remaining warranty can still be used after the car is resold, and a used car with the original factory warranty can fetch an extra 5,000 yuan.
