Clean and check your headlights, tail lights for optimal safety

Keeping the lights clean on the back of your vehicle ensures other drivers can see your vehicle clearly at night.
Keeping the lights clean on the back of your vehicle ensures other drivers can see your vehicle clearly at night. | File photo

No matter how experienced the driver, keeping the headlights in good shape helps ensure the safest drive possible, according to a Kiefer Kia blog post.

Maintaining headlights and all other exterior lights is an important safety precaution. Regularly check your headlights as you visit a gas station or when putting your car in the garage at night. Check that the headlights are both lit when they should be. During a daytime inspection, look for holes in the glass.

Replace any damaged bulbs or glass as soon as possible. If you're unsure how to do this, take the car to a service shop or the dealership.

Driving in winter and spring can lead to sloppy, dirty residue all over your vehicle, including exterior lights. Wipe the covers over the headlights and brakelights to ensure maximum visibility. 

Keeping headlights clean benefits you during night drives. Keeping the lights clean on the back of your vehicle ensures other drivers can see your vehicle clearly at night.

Feel free to visit Kiefer Kia or a local authorized service shop to ask about headlight upgrades and options for your vehicle.