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I have a 2004 Vibe that I bought used in December of 05. The low beam headlight on the driver's side is out and I'm thinking that I should replace both headlights since (as far as I know) the lights are now more than six years old and the other light could go at any time. I spent most of my life in New York City without a car and don't feel able to replace the lights myself. I'd appreciate any suggestions on what kind (brand?) of lights to get and whether I should have them put in at my dealer or by an independent mechanic. Thanks

replacing the bulbs are easy... please don't pay someone to do it for you.Being you have never done it... even so... you can do it in under 20mins.As for recomendations, there are lots of choices some that are cheap some that are expensive some that last, some that don'tmost people recommendsilverstarsphillips extremeHIDsHIR bulbsThen if you really want the ultimate... Talk to the guy at Ultimate retrofit . comO wait, thats me... I can set you up with Projector HID's

Thought Advanced Auto or AutoZone replace bulbs for free

Quote, originally posted by ou.grizzly »Thought Advanced Auto or AutoZone replace bulbs for freeI know they do wipper blades not sure about bulbs

Looking under the hood I see that I'd have to remove the battery to get at the headlight and I don't have the tools or experience to do that.

There's an Advance Auto about eight miles from here, but their web site says they install batteries and wiper blades for free....nothing about headlights.

Quote, originally posted by Lefty »There's an Advance Auto about eight miles from here, but their web site says they install batteries and wiper blades for free....nothing about headlights. Give em a call and ask... Same goes for AutoZone

Quote, originally posted by Lefty »Looking under the hood I see that I'd have to remove the battery to get at the headlight and I don't have the tools or experience to do that. You don't have to remove the battery, but it would make it easier. I've changed the bulb behind the battery without taking it out.

Quote, originally posted by lovemyraffe »You don't have to remove the battery, but it would make it easier. I've changed the bulb behind the battery without taking it out.Maybe I'm missing something, but I don't see how that's possible in my 2004 Vibe. There doesn't seem to be enough room in front of the battery to do this.

Quote, originally posted by Lefty »Maybe I'm missing something, but I don't see how that's possible in my 2004 Vibe. There doesn't seem to be enough room in front of the battery to do this. it's difficult to accomplish with the battery there, but it can be done.