Want to start working on your own car or truck? Whether it’s simply the challenge of learning new skills or you’re just trying to save some money, there are plenty of good reasons to start the doing small, easy vehicle fix-it jobs yourself.

Case in point: changing your headlight bulbs.

As part of Summit Racing’s “Driveway DIY” series, follow along in this video as the Summit Racing folks explain some handy tips and tricks to help you finish the job. You won’t need any special tools or an advanced engineering degree to do it, and you’ll pick up some vital wrenching techniques that can be used elsewhere too.

You may also appreciate this article: 5 Universal Tips for Replacing Your Headlight & Foglight Bulbs

While the vehicle in the video is a late model Ford Focus hatchback, our experience with the headlight housings on other modern cars and trucks is pretty similar. And better yet, there are some other good handy, general tricks in here that can help you get through the job without headaches.

Want to start your journey to DIY automotive repair? This video is a good place to start:

Share this Article