FREE Headlight Bulb Installation at O'Reilly Auto Parts

If your vehicle needs a headlight or other bulb replaced, visit any O’Reilly Auto Parts location or shop online to find the best headlight bulbs for your vehicle, as well as tail light bulbs, turn signal bulbs, brake light bulbs, and much more. We also offer FREE bulb installation*.

*Our parts professionals can install most vehicle light bulbs, however, some vehicles are exempt from this service due to hard-to-access bulbs or lighting assemblies that require extensive disassembly. For example, this may include light bulbs located in assemblies that require battery or air cleaner box removal, disassembly of body panels, hard-to-reach connectors, and more. If this is the case, your vehicle may not be eligible for our on-site bulb installation service.

When to Replace Headlights

Any burned out bulb on the exterior of your vehicle can be a safety hazard and limit your visibility, and may also prevent other drivers from seeing you at night or during inclement weather. If you've noticed any of your vehicle’s headlights or tail lights are flickering, becoming dimmer than usual, or if they have burned out, then it's best to replace them as soon as possible. It’s recommended that you replace a vehicle’s headlights and tail lights in pairs, since they've had a similar amount of usage and will most likely fail around the same time. If your headlights or tail light assemblies are foggy or chalky, you can also learn how to perform a DIY headlight restoration to avoid replacing the entire assembly. O’Reilly Auto Parts carries a wide selection of exterior and interior bulbs to help keep all of your vehicle's lights working as intended for the safest driving experience.

Why Do Car Headlights Go Out?

Besides normal wear, there can also be other issues that lead to headlight failure. Excessive vibration or rough roads can cause a bulb to loosen in its socket or even cause wear or damage to the socket. If tightening or replacing the bulb does not work, then inspect the socket for any damage. It's also possible for water, dirt, or debris to cause corrosion or electrical connection problems with the socket. Removing rust or corrosion from automotive bulb sockets is an easy DIY task, and can usually be done using the right electrical cleaner. If your lighting filaments are intact and the sockets are clean, there may instead be an issue with the headlight relay or headlight switch, and in some cases, a faulty fuse in your lighting's electrical circuit can also prevent the bulb(s) from illuminating. Find the best fuses, automotive lighting, lighting relays, and much more at O’Reilly Auto Parts, where you can shop in-store or online to get the exact parts you need for a complete repair.

O’Reilly Auto Parts’ FREE Store Services


Along with free bulb installation, O’Reilly Auto Parts also provides several other free store services, including free windshield wiper installation, free Check Engine light testing, free alternator and starter testing, free battery testing, and free fluid and battery recycling. Visit your local O’Reilly Auto Parts store and talk to one of our trusted parts professionals to learn more about our free store services.