Is it necessary to replace a cracked taillight cover?

[CeciliaLynn]

Taillight cover cracks must be replaced as they cannot be repaired. Below is expanded information regarding cracked taillight covers: Water ingress: If not replaced, it may lead to water entering the taillight, causing more severe malfunctions. Some vehicles have non-integrated light covers, allowing for individual replacement of just the cover when damaged. For integrated units, replacing the entire light assembly is more expensive. Importance of lighting systems: Vehicles have many crucial lights such as brake lights and turn signals. Most cars have two brake lights, with some featuring an additional high-mounted brake light on the rear windshield. When the brake pedal is depressed, these lights illuminate to alert following drivers to maintain distance. Damaged brake lights fail to provide this warning, potentially causing rear-end collisions. Turn signals must be activated when changing lanes or turning to notify other drivers. Proper usage requires activating turn signals in advance of lane changes or turns.