Auto Lighting Installation & Repair
Headlight & Taillight Replacement in Burlington, NC
A cracked lens or foggy headlight is a safety and inspection issue, not just an eyesore. Cars & Truckware has repaired and replaced auto lighting for Piedmont Triad drivers since 1991.
Signs You Need Headlight Replacement or Taillight Replacement
Cloudy, yellowed lenses aren't just an eyesore. They scatter light instead of projecting it, which cuts down how far you can see at night and how well other drivers can see you. A cracked housing lets in moisture, which fogs the lens from the inside and eventually shorts out the wiring behind it.
Most drivers come to us for one of a few reasons: a parking lot bump cracked a lens, an accident took out a taillight, or years of NC sun have left the plastic hazy despite the bulb still working fine. Either way, our team can tell you quickly whether headlight restoration or taillight restoration will do the job, or whether a full replacement makes more sense.
- Headlight or taillight lens is cracked, chipped, or missing a piece
- Lenses have turned cloudy, yellow, or hazy despite good bulbs
- A light flickers, dims, or has gone out completely
- Water or condensation is visible inside the housing
- A fender bender or backing accident damaged the housing or wiring
- You've added aftermarket LED lighting and need proper installation
Why Choose Us
Why Drivers Choose Us Over a Full Body Shop
A full body shop is set up for major collision work, which means longer waits and a bigger bill even for a job as simple as swapping a taillight. Cars & Truckware was built as the local alternative: our whole shop is set up to move fast on smaller, everyday repairs like this one.
Because our technicians handle auto glass repair, minor auto body repair, and auto lighting installation side by side every day, they can spot related issues (a cracked lens paired with hidden wiring damage, for example) before you drive off. That kind of cross-trained eye saves customers a second trip and a second bill.
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Free estimates with no pressure to upsell a bigger repair
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Walk-ins welcome, no appointment required for most jobs
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Most in-stock lighting jobs completed the same day
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Special-order parts typically installed within 24 to 48 hours
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Insurance claim work handled directly with your adjuster
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One shop for the lens, the wiring, and any nearby paint or dent repair
Our Process
How Headlight & Taillight Service Works
Whether you need a quick headlight restoration or a full housing replacement after an accident, the process stays simple. Here's what to expect from the moment you pull in.
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Free Inspection and Estimate
A technician looks at the housing, the wiring, and the mounting points to confirm whether the lens can be restored or needs to be replaced. You'll get a straight answer and a written estimate before any work begins.
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Parts Check or Special Order
Many common headlight and taillight assemblies are in stock and ready to go. If your vehicle needs a special-order part, we'll get it moving right away, and most special orders are installed within 24 to 48 hours of arrival.
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Installation and Wiring Check
Our team installs the new or restored housing, checks all wiring connections, and tests every bulb, signal, and running light. If your job involves an insurance claim, we document everything your adjuster needs.
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Final Walkaround
Before you leave, we walk the vehicle with you to confirm the fit, alignment, and function of every light. Most in-stock jobs are done the same day you drop in.
What We Offer
Trusted Lighting and Glass Work Since 1991
Burlington and Piedmont Triad drivers have relied on Cars & Truckware for over 30 years because we treat lighting repair with the same care we give a windshield chip repair or a dent removal job. Here's what backs that reputation up.
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Top-Brand Parts and Accessories
We stock and install top-brand headlight and taillight assemblies, LED upgrades, and lighting accessories, so you're not stuck waiting on a part that never shows up.
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Direct Insurance Claim Support
A good share of our headlight and taillight jobs come through insurance claims after a collision or backing accident. We work directly with adjusters to keep the paperwork simple and the repair moving.
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30+ Years of Local Trust
Founded in 1991, Cars & Truckware has built its reputation on referrals and repeat customers across Burlington, not paid ads. Our 4.4-star rating from 382+ reviews reflects three decades of straight answers and fast, honest work.
Trusted locally
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Average from 382+ Google ratings and reviews
The Most Reviews in Our Market
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★★★★★
Always a great experience here. They've done work on three of my vehicles never a problem
Shane Blalock -
★★★★★
Best shop in town. I Send anyone I know to Barry and Greg and know they will take care of them. Support your local shops and they will take care of their community 👍
Nate Gut -
★★★★★
As always best price great service Really nice top for my new Gmc Matched 3 stage color perfect
Thomas Stephenson -
★★★★★
Been using these guys for over 20 years they have did everything from light body work to putting on step rails and bed covers. I have always been 100% satisfied with their work. I've read some of the negative reviews here and they would not have done damage to a car and not fixed it Barry is a honest and straight forward person.
Cory Collins -
★★★★★
I have been in the automotive industry for 43 years and Barry and his team are some of the nicest folks plus are prompt and reasonably priced I have ever used for my vehicles. If you haven’t give them a try you won’t be disappointed.
Randy Gilmore -
★★★★★
Good people prices, and service.
Daniel Daum -
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Great place for your car and truck accessories. Great price's also.
Bruce Lawson -
★★★★★
Every SUV or van I get Barry and the crew does an amazing job putting on my running board!! Kudos to you Guys you're the best!!!
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★★★★★
Been going here for years love this place. Do really good work.
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Drivers across Burlington and the Piedmont Triad have left 382+ ratings and reviews for CARS & Truckware on Google.
Related Auto Glass Services
More Ways We Keep Your Vehicle Road Ready
Headlight and taillight problems often show up alongside a chip in the windshield or a fresh set of tint. Here's what else we handle under one roof.
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Windshield Chip Repair
A small rock chip on I-85/I-40 can spread into a full crack fast. Our windshield chip repair stops it before it spreads, often in under an hour.
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Automotive Window Tinting
From carbon and ceramic tint to a windshield eyebrow strip, our window tinting cuts glare and heat while keeping your vehicle street-legal for NC law.
Worth the drive
Serving Burlington and the Surrounding Piedmont Triad
Cars & Truckware operates from our shop at 953 S Mebane St, Burlington, NC 27215, and drivers from across the region bring us their headlight and taillight repairs.
Free estimates
Get Your Headlights and Taillights Fixed Right
Don't drive around with a cracked lens or a dim headlight through another Piedmont winter. Stop by our 953 S Mebane St, Burlington, NC 27215 shop for a free estimate, or call ahead and we'll have your parts ready when you arrive.
- Walk-ins welcome Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM
- A straight answer and the cost before any work starts
- Most special-order accessories installed within 24 to 48 hours
Rather talk it through? (336) 570-2323
Free estimates · Walk-ins welcome