Honda Insight Headlight Bulb Replacement at your home or office.

Our mobile mechanics offer services 7 days a week. Upfront and transparent pricing.

Estimate price near me

Service Location

Customer Ratings

(75)

Included for free with this service

Online Booking

Mechanic comes to you

12-month / 12k-mile warranty

Free 50 point safety inspection

Our certified mobile mechanics can come to your home or office 7 days a week between 7 AM and 9 PM.

Customer Ratings

(75)

Headlight Bulb Replacement Service

How much does a Headlight Bulb Replacement cost?

On average, the cost for a Honda Insight Headlight Bulb Replacement is $155 with $15 for parts and $140 for labor. Prices may vary depending on your location.

CarServiceEstimateShop/Dealer Price
2006 Honda InsightL3-1.0L HybridService typeHeadlight Bulb - Passenger Side Low Beam ReplacementEstimate$185.60Shop/Dealer Price$196.85 - $222.50
2011 Honda InsightL4-1.3L HybridService typeHeadlight Bulb - Passenger Side Low Beam ReplacementEstimate$176.59Shop/Dealer Price$186.07 - $210.40
2020 Honda InsightL4-1.5L HybridService typeHeadlight Bulb - Passenger Side Low Beam ReplacementEstimate$272.09Shop/Dealer Price$288.15 - $330.07
2013 Honda InsightL4-1.3L HybridService typeHeadlight Bulb - Driver Side Low Beam ReplacementEstimate$176.59Shop/Dealer Price$186.10 - $210.44
2003 Honda InsightL3-1.0L HybridService typeHeadlight Bulb - Driver Side High Beam ReplacementEstimate$176.59Shop/Dealer Price$187.57 - $213.02
2000 Honda InsightL3-1.0L HybridService typeHeadlight Bulb - Passenger Side Low Beam ReplacementEstimate$176.59Shop/Dealer Price$186.24 - $210.69
2013 Honda InsightL4-1.3L HybridService typeHeadlight Bulb - Passenger Side High Beam ReplacementEstimate$176.59Shop/Dealer Price$186.11 - $210.47
2002 Honda InsightL3-1.0L HybridService typeHeadlight Bulb - Passenger Side High Beam ReplacementEstimate$176.59Shop/Dealer Price$186.10 - $210.44
Show example Honda Insight Headlight Bulb Replacement prices

What are headlight bulbs and how do they work?

Headlight bulbs are encased in a carefully designed housing that illuminates the roadways and makes your car visible to other drivers and pedestrians. They rely on the vehicle’s electrical system for power. There are many types of headlight bulbs in use today including sealed beams, halogen plug-in bulbs, LED (light emitting diode), and HID (high intensity discharge) bulbs. Some car models are sold with headlight options and a mechanic may rely on your car’s VIN to determine the type of headlight system in your vehicle.

All headlamps rely on reflectors in the lamp housing to focus the headlight bulbs. This allows the most useful pattern of light to be cast onto the roadway. Halogen bulbs have a gas that allows for additional light. HID bulbs use two electrodes within the bulb that charge the gas to produce the light. LED bulbs operate at a lower temperature and the light shown on the road tends to be lower than HID bulbs. All headlights are designed to provide a well lit driving path when natural sunlight is not enough.

When to replace headlight bulbs?

  • Bulb is blown out. All of the various headlight bulb types are replaced if the bulb itself has failed. This is the most common scenario.
  • Bulb has dimmed. Some bulb types, particularly halogen bulbs, will produce significantly less light output as the bulb filament ages from use. LED and HID lighting do not dim with age and thus are generally only serviced if the light source has failed.
  • Headlight circuit fails. Note that in some cases, the bulbs are not the underlying issue that leads to the need for replacements. Instead wiring to the bulb, terminal connections, bulb sockets, and system components could be the underlying problem.

How do mechanics replace headlight bulbs?

  • Halogen bulbs and sealed beams, which are generally modular plug in components, are accessible once the hood is raised.
  • The replacement procedure for LED and HID bulbs will depend on whether the light source itself is faulty or if it’s a component in the circuit. Removal procedures for sophisticated HID and LED systems vary by car model and mechanics follow the repair procedures in the factory service manual for your model.
  • For all bulb types, wiring and bulb sockets must be carefully inspected when replacing bulbs to ensure that the electrical connections are complete and secure.
  • Finally, the installed newly bulbs are turned on to ensure normal operation.

Is it safe to drive with a headlight problem?

Headlights must always be fully functional after dusk to drive safely. Should your car have a failed headlight and is driven only when there is adequate daylight, you can put off the repair until it is convenient. Working headlights are required by law in throughout the U.S. whenever the car is used on public roads from sunset to sunrise and in many other specified conditions as well, such as when it is raining or when visibility is reduced due to smoke, fog, or other factors.

When replacing headlights keep in mind:

  • If a bulb does not have a visible filament that can inspected and tested, a mechanic might first test to see if there is power to the bulb. This is most applicable if your car has LED or HID lighting, which can fail if electronics in the circuit is faulty.
  • Halogen lamps and sealed beams should be replaced in pairs so that illumination levels are equal on both sides of the car.
  • Plastic lenses on many headlights degrade over time. Should there not be any issues with the bulbs, these can be replaced to restore your vehicle’s lighting system to a like new condition.
  • The condition of bulb sockets, the ground connection, fuses, and all components of the headlight circuit are important to proper and reliable functioning of the headlights and a mechanic should consider those aspects.

Fast and easy service at your home or office

Backed by 12-month, 12.000-mile guarantee


Meet some of our expert Honda mechanics

Real customer reviews from Honda owners like you.

Excellent Rating

(75)

Rating Summary
71
2
1
0
1
71
2
1
0
1

Jeffrey

28 years of experience
870 reviews
Jeffrey
28 years of experience
Honda Insight L4-1.3L Hybrid - Oil Change - Charlotte, North Carolina
Flawless as usual

David

33 years of experience
107 reviews
David
33 years of experience
Honda Insight L4-1.3L Hybrid - Oil Change - Phoenix, Arizona
He was early and fast

Paul

24 years of experience
361 reviews
Paul
24 years of experience
Honda Insight L4-1.3L Hybrid - Oil Change - Seffner, Florida
great service

H

27 years of experience
828 reviews
H
27 years of experience
Honda Insight L4-1.3L Hybrid - 40,000 Miles Maintenance Service - Palo Alto, California
Honorio was very clear and helpful in communicating what he found doing his inspections.

Excellent Rating

(75)

Rating Summary
71
2
1
0
1
71
2
1
0
1
Number of Honda Insight services completed
825+
services done by our mechanics
TOTAL NUMBER OF EXPERT Honda MECHANICS
1700+
experts on our platform

Recent articles & questions

Symptoms of a Bad or Failing Cruise Control Switch
If you use cruise control and the light doesn't illuminate or the car cannot maintain a set speed, you may have to replace the cruise control switch.
How to Choose Used Tires for a Car
Used tires can have issues with wear, age, and dry rot. Buying a used tire is cheaper but should be done in matching sets to avoid danger.
How To Replace a Tire Valve Stem
Tire Tire valve stems are the valves located in a vehicle’s wheel where the tires are inflated from. They contain a spring loaded valve core that seals itself using the air pressure inside of the tire. Over time valve stems...

How do I turn on the cargo light?

The cargo light provides extra light to your trunk area. To turn on the cargo light, press the Cargo Light switch, directly next to the light. Press the switch again to turn off the light. Tips If the trunk is...

Crack in coolant reservoir

Hello! That is a common issue with Audi Quattro models. The plastic tank holds the pressure of the coolant system. The reservoir is located right above the engine. Of course the engine gets hot and hot air rises so the...

What can I use to stop lifters from ticking

Hi Tyhesha. Thanks for contacting us today. Usually cylinder head lifters will tick due to one of two things - either they are loose and need to be adjusted or replaced or there isn't enough engine oil lubricating them. The...

How can we help?

Our service team is available 7 days a week, Monday - Friday from 6 AM to 5 PM PST, Saturday - Sunday 7 AM - 4 PM PST.

1 (844) 997-3624 · hi@yourmechanic.com