A 2013 Mazda 6 arrived with persistent dim Xenon headlights. Despite replacing bulbs and a ballast for £1,500, the issue remained. Now facing £2,000 for new headlight units. At this point, how would you approach the repair? Would you go ahead with replacing both headlight assemblies? Or is there a smarter, less costly path?

The Smart Fix

Instead of replacing the entire headlight for over £800+, the technician found a Mazda TSB revealing the issue: faulty reflectors for £25 each. Following OEM procedures, they replaced just the reflectors in 20 minutes per side, saving hundreds with a proper factory repair.

*Real-world example from a workshop in Cologne, Germany.