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If you think it’s a drag because your vehicle’s headlights need replaced, you should have been around in 1886. That’s when the world’s first gas-powered cars were manufactured in Europe.Those early cars didn’t have electrical lighting. Their “headlights” were actually lamps that ran on oil, or acetylene. Not only did these lamps not light much of the road ahead, they were easily snuffed out by heavy rain or strong winds. Imagine having to jump out and re-light those “headlights”!

Fortunately, in 1912, Cadillac changed automotive lighting forever by connecting car lights (now with filaments in them) to the electronic ignition system. This started as a revolution but eventually became the standard for automotive lighting, and is still the method used to light automobiles today, over 100 years later.

What Sets AutoprosUSA.com Apart from the Rest

We use a special parts locator that links instantly to a database of thousands of salvage companies all across the United States. What this means for you is you’ll quickly find the replacement parts you’re looking for. And you’ll find these parts at the lowest cost. We’re certain we can save you time because we deal exclusively with pre-owned parts instead of wasting time looking through both new and pre-owned parts.

How to Use Your Headlights When Driving in Fog

Driving in fog can be scary, especially at night. Most people don’t know how to drive in fog and can be intimidated by it, but they needn’t be. All they need do is keep cool, and follow some basic precautions:

• The first thing you should do is watch your speed. Slowing down gives you greater reaction time in case you run across any obstacles in the road.
• Leave your lights on low beam. High beams reflect off the fog and can blind you.
• Leave plenty of space between your vehicle and the one ahead of you, if there is one ahead of you.
• Keep watching your speedometer. Driving in fog can make it seem as if you are driving more slowly than you actually are, since you can’t see landmarks going by.
• Use the intermittent setting on your wipers.
• Keep your windshield clear by running the defroster at least occasionally.
• Switch off the radio and any other devices that may distract you.
• Stay in the right lane. Doing this will make it easier to pull off to the shoulder if need be.
• Don’t feel you need to speed up if someone passes you. Let that fool take his chances. Better safe than sorry.
• If the fog is just too dense to drive in, pull over to the shoulder, turn your hazard lights on, and wait till the fog clears. And leave your lights on.

See How Fast and Easy Our Special Parts Finder is to Use

Take AutoProsUSA.com for a test drive! Just enter your vehicle’s year and make using the special parts finder at the top of this page. In just moments you’ll receive prices in your e-mail inbox, by text message, or by phone. Then all you have to do is select your part and it will be shipped to you.