Motormouth: $650 to replace a headlamp

Q: I recently took my Jeep in for routine service including the replacement of the driver’s side headlamp. I know that it’s a pain to replace, but $650 to replace the bulb seems to me to be outrageous! The dealership said the HID ballast alone was about $450. I asked if I could switch to LED technology instead and was told no. Is it true that LEDs are not an option? Should I move on to an independent mechanic?

Daily Horoscope for December 15, 2024

We can speak the truth without complication. The day begins with plenty of potential and a Full Moon in Gemini before the Sun in honest Sagittarius pokes rebellious Uranus in Taurus, setting us all up for something new and unexpected. The Moon will then enter sensitive Cancer for the next few days, but we can all make our way forward with more assurance when Mercury finally turns direct in Sagittarius at 3:56 pm EST. It’s up to us to pave the way toward better communication.