Brief description of fault
Located in Tianjin, the owner picked up the Honda Civic at a 4S store on July 30, 2020. In August 2020, a crack in the headlight was discovered. The 4S store responded that it was caused naturally and no compensation would be paid during the warranty period. In November 2020, cracks appeared in the right headlight without any impact; at the end of 2020, cracks appeared in the left headlight, and the cracks can be clearly touched with hands; the left rear taillight cracked internally, and the front surround fell off and was exposed gap. In this regard, the car owner believes that it is a quality problem.
Fault location
Civic lampshade cracked or deformed
Cause Analysis
As far as the actual situation is concerned, there are four main reasons for cracks or deformation of car lampshades:
Cause of failure 1: The car has been used for a long time, causing the lampshade to age.
Solution 1: The headlight shade is aging. It is recommended to replace it in time to ensure driving safety. The replacement fee at a 4S store is 300-400 yuan; the repair shop fee is 200-300 yuan. The lampshade is no longer covered by the warranty.
Cause of failure 2: The lampshade may be scratched by small stones and other objects while driving, causing cracks in the lampshade.
Solution 2: It is recommended to maintain a safe speed when driving and improve your driving skills. If the impact is not significant, glue can be used for simple repairs. For car owners with strong hands-on skills, they can also purchase glue for repair. If the problem is serious, the lampshade needs to be replaced; in terms of cost, the cost at a 4S shop is about 300-400 yuan, and at a repair shop it is about 200-300 yuan. The lampshade is no longer covered by the warranty.
Cause of failure 3: The temperature of the LED headlight's light-emitting point is too high, and the plastic parts near the light-emitting point will be deformed due to baking.
Solution 3: Directly replace the headlights, free of charge during the warranty period; if out of warranty, the repair shop will cost 3,000-4,000 yuan, and the 4S shop will cost 4,000-5,000 yuan.
Cause of failure 4: Quality problem. The material does not meet the standard and will crack and oxidize within a short period of time. There will be fine cracks on the surface of the taillight, as well as blackening and poor transparency.
Solution 4: If it is a factory quality problem, you can claim for free replacement.
Summary: Car headlights and taillights play a vital role when driving in foggy days/night. For example, it can prompt the vehicle behind, display the positional relationship between the two vehicles, etc. Therefore, if the lampshade is cracked or deformed, the author recommends immediate maintenance of the exterior lamps to ensure driving safety and comfort while avoiding certain safety hazards. .
