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Replacing a headlight used to sound like a quick job. Open the hood, remove the old bulb, and install another. Some vehicles still work that way, but others require substantial access work or use lighting equipment with a completely different design. The first question is what has actually failed. A replaceable bulb, an LED assembly, a control module, and a damaged connector lead to different estimates. At Rainier Automotive, we identify the fitted system before discussing the repair. That keeps the price connected to the job. It also explains why two cars with one dark headlight sometimes need very different amounts of work. Modern Headlights Use Different Lighting Systems Halogen headlights typically use replaceable bulbs. High-intensity discharge systems use different lamps and associated control equipment. Many LED headlights incorporate lighting elements into assemblies that aren't serviced like a conventional screw-in or twist-in bulb. Ev ... read more