Getting Your Lights Replaced Is Simple
Schedule an appointment online or by phone, drop your vehicle off with our team, and drive away with functioning lights and a clear summary of everything we found. Kris and Chris are on-site every day, so there’s an owner accountable for your experience from start to finish.
1. Schedule Your Appointment
Whether scheduling online or over the phone be sure and let us know what you're experiencing so we can provide fast and accurate service advice.
2. Diagnostics and Inspections
Drop off your vehicle and the shop will get to work with inspections and diagnostics using the same equipment as the manufacturers to determine issues and next steps.
3. Digital Vehicle Inspection Report and Estimate
Following the diagnosis we will text you a digital vehicle inspection report, containing pictures and videos of our findings and recommendations.
4. Review and Approval
A service advisor will reach out to walk you through the findings and recommendations to determine how you would like to proceed, or you can approve work directly in your DVI.
5. Work Performed or Scheduled
Most work can be completed immediately, or scheduled based on parts and customer availability.
The Nice Difference® Warranty
Every headlight and taillight replacement we perform is covered by the Nice Difference® Warranty: parts and labor for 3 years or 36,000 miles, whichever occurs last. If you’re traveling and need warranty service, any Christian Brothers Automotive location across the country will honor it. That’s coverage that follows you, not just your zip code.
How to Know When Your Lights Need Attention
Most headlights and taillights dim gradually before they fail completely, which means you may be driving with reduced visibility well before a bulb actually burns out. Knowing what to look for helps you act before a citation or a safety risk forces the issue.
Common signs it’s time to have your lights inspected:
- Noticeably reduced brightness at night compared to what you’re used to
- One light visibly dimmer than the other on the same end of the vehicle
- Flickering when the vehicle hits a bump, which can indicate a wiring or socket problem
- A yellowed or hazy lens that scatters light instead of projecting it
- A dashboard warning indicator related to exterior lighting
Wisconsin requires functioning headlights and taillights. A non-working light is an equipment violation that can result in a traffic citation and may complicate insurance claims after an accident. Addressing a dimming or flickering light before full failure is often the better outcome.
What Our Technicians Check During a Lighting Service
Modern vehicles use a range of lighting technologies. Some still use replaceable halogen bulbs, while newer models increasingly rely on LED or HID assemblies where the entire unit may need to be replaced rather than just the bulb inside it. The right repair depends on a proper diagnosis, not a guess at the parts counter.
When our technicians perform a lighting replacement, they check beyond the bulb or LED unit itself. The housing and lens condition, wiring connections, and socket for corrosion all get reviewed. A corroded socket or damaged wiring harness can cause a new bulb to fail prematurely, so catching those issues during the same visit can help you avoid a return trip. Our Digital Vehicle Inspection (DVI) documents the technician’s findings with actual photos, so you can see the condition of your vehicle’s lighting system rather than taking our word for it.
Schedule Headlight or Taillight Replacement in Sun Prairie
Christian Brothers Automotive Sun Prairie serves Sun Prairie and the greater Madison area. Free estimates are available. Call us at (608) 390-1067 or book your appointment online today.
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FAQs
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Q. "Do you offer a warranty?"As part of our Nice difference.® commitment to providing our customers the best auto service experience possible, we also offer a 3-year/36,000-mile warranty on all the work that we do. We offer this warranty at every Christian Brothers Automotive nationwide, and it will be honored at any location, regardless of which branch did the initial work.
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Q. "What is a Digital Vehicle Inspection?"With a complimentary Digital Vehicle Inspection (DVI) on every visit, you’ll see firsthand photos of your vehicle from under the hood. We’ll let you know if everything is functioning properly or if there are any areas of concern. You can even approve or deny our service recommendations, all straight from your smartphone, or you can, of course, give us a call and we’ll explain our findings in further detail.
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Q. "Can you provide service under my extended warranty?"Yes. At Christian Brothers Automotive, we work with all major extended warranty providers to make needed repairs for our customers. If you have an extended warranty, you can discuss your carrier with our team when scheduling an appointment and confirm that the work will be covered. You can find a partial list of the extended warranty companies we work with here.
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Q. "My car is make x and model x. Can you help me?"Yes! Christian Brothers Automotive has been providing reliable car maintenance and repair for over 40 years. Over that time, our professionals and ASE-certified technicians have handled a vast range of makes and models, and they continue to navigate the forefront of the auto industry’s technologies. If you own a vehicle from a major American or foreign car maker, we are ready to service it.
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Q. "Do you offer loaner vehicles or a shuttle service?"We understand you have a full schedule. Whether you need to get to work, school, or need to attend to other responsibilities, we can take you where you need to go and even pick you up and bring you back.. Just select the shuttle service option when scheduling or let the service writer know when you call to make your appointment. For more information on our free shuttles, click here.
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Q. "Can I bring my own parts?"Yes, although we will not be able to offer our 3-year/36,000-mile warranty on these parts. Please reference this in your appointment details in the scheduler or when calling to make your appointment to ensure the shop is aware of your plans.
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