HID LIGHTS – WHAT MOST FOLKS OVERLOOK ABOUT THEM

Have you ever wondered how some cars have headlights that are so bright they actually appear to be blue? Do you think the headlights of your own car aren’t good enough to provide sufficient illumination for when you are on the road in the dark? You aren’t the only one! Most people believe standard auto headlamps to be deficient for many challenging driving conditions. Thankfully, the market offers an efficient and reliable solution to this problem – HID lights. And while this technology isn’t new, most folks tend to overlook the many HID-den features and benefits they offer. This blog post will tell you a bit more about HID lights and how they can help in making night time driving easy for you.

What are they?

If you are rather new to the world of automobiles, you would want to know that HID lights began appearing as a new headlight variant in luxury car models in the 1990s. HID stands for High Intensity Discharge. Regular halogen headlights make use of a filament to generate a slightly yellowish light, much like the old Edison-style lights bulbs that have been used in homes for so long. HID lights, on the other hand, work like fluorescent lights, and pass electricity through a gas (typically Xenon) to create an intense white-blue light.

Why use them?

The biggest advantage of HID lights is that they generate illumination that is a lot closer to natural daylight than regular halogen headlamps. This becomes a huge advantage to anyone who has to frequently drive around unlit roads, off-roading tracks or remote highways. The blue-white light generates much better visibility in the night and can therefore, help improve your safety and increase your reaction time on the road.. They last much longer than their halogen counterparts and have a lower energy usage (almost 20-30% less). This means your car’s battery and charging system will bear lesser stress and will perform better for longer. And yes, HID lights look REALLY cool on just about any car!

Considering the above, buying HID lights is one investment that you should definitely make for your car. Don’t you think so too?