Headlight Restoration in the area around Palmetto, GA averages $76.00, with prices ranging from $49.95 to $100.00 based on 50 verified prices from 50 nearby shops.
Showing nearby shops within 25 mi of Palmetto · June 2026
Headlight Restoration prices in Palmetto, GA range from $49.95 to $100.00 at local auto repair shops, based on verified pricing data gathered from 50 shops across the area. Modern headlight lenses are polycarbonate plastic, lightweight, shatter-resistant, and clear when new. Prices for this service in Palmetto vary by vehicle make and model, the grade of parts and fluids used, and whether you book with an independent shop, a franchise chain, or a dealership. Independent and chain repair shops in Palmetto typically charge 20 to 40 percent less than dealerships for this service; dealerships may justify the premium for warranty-covered work or brand-specific diagnostics. All prices listed on this page were verified directly from shop websites or user-submitted receipts, and each carries a Last Verified date. For details on how PriceMyFix verifies prices, visit pricemyfix.com/about/methodology.
| Shop | Type | Price | Details | Verified | Distance | Actions |
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| Costa Oil - 10 Minute Oil Change - Peachtree City100c Petrol Point | Independent | $79.99 | Last verified 46 days agoby PriceMyFix | 9.2 mi | View Shop | |
| Allied AutoWorks101 Auburn Court | Independent | $79.99 | Last verified 46 days agoby PriceMyFix | 9.4 mi | View Shop | |
| Mike Fitzpatrick Ford, Inc.238 Bullsboro Drive | Dealership | $75.00 | Last verified 46 days agoby PriceMyFix | 9.8 mi | View Shop | |
| Triple R Autos LLC390 Jackson Street | Dealership | $75.00 | Last verified 46 days agoby PriceMyFix | 10.5 mi | View Shop | |
| AAMCO Transmissions & Total Car Care30 Tower Place | Franchise | $79.99 | Last verified 46 days agoby PriceMyFix | 11.1 mi | View Shop | |
| College Park Tire & Auto6169 Old National Highway | Independent | $79.99 | Last verified 46 days agoby PriceMyFix | 12.8 mi | View Shop | |
| Top Quality Car Care276 Glynn Street North | Independent | $75.00 | Last verified 46 days agoby PriceMyFix | 13.0 mi | View Shop | |
| Williams Auto Services1118 Georgia 54 | Independent | $75.00 | Last verified 46 days agoby PriceMyFix | 14.6 mi | View Shop | |
| Douglas County Auto Care, Inc.2205 Fairburn Road | Independent | $79.99 | Last verified 46 days agoby PriceMyFix | 16.4 mi | View Shop | |
| Boyd Tire Pros3495 Norman Berry Drive | Independent | $79.99 | Last verified 46 days agoby PriceMyFix | 17.4 mi | View Shop | |
| AX Auto Inc.2790 Burton Road Northwest | Dealership | $79.99 | Last verified 46 days agoby PriceMyFix | 20.3 mi | View Shop | |
| Mini Boss Mobile Mechanic375 Highland Avenue Northeast | Independent | $100.00Above avg | Last verified 46 days agoby PriceMyFix | 24.3 mi | View Shop | |
| Mavis Tires & Brakes4488 South Cobb Drive Southeast | Franchise | $79.99 | Last verified 46 days agoby PriceMyFix | 25.1 mi | View Shop | |
| Cooper Lake Car Care4360 South Cobb Drive Southeast | Independent | $49.95CouponBelow avg | Most vehicles. | Verified 10 days agoby PriceMyFix | 25.2 mi | View Shop |
| Endless Auto & Fab - Endless Automotive, LLC993 Cleburne Parkway | Independent | $75.00 | Last verified 46 days agoby PriceMyFix | 25.2 mi | View Shop | |
| Matt's Precision Garage65 Poag Crossing | Independent | $79.99 | Last verified 46 days agoby PriceMyFix | 25.9 mi | View Shop | |
| T3 Atlanta Auto Repair4000 Atlanta Road Southeast | Independent | $49.95CouponBelow avg | Most vehicles. | Verified 4 weeks agoby PriceMyFix | 26.1 mi | View Shop |
| X-pert Auto Care4248 North Henry Boulevard | Independent | $79.99 | Last verified 46 days agoby PriceMyFix | 26.2 mi | View Shop | |
| High Class Auto Sales4146 North Henry Boulevard | Dealership | $79.99 | Last verified 46 days agoby PriceMyFix | 26.3 mi | View Shop | |
| Peach State Auto Sales3964 North Henry Boulevard | Dealership | $79.99 | Last verified 46 days agoby PriceMyFix | 26.6 mi | View Shop | |
| Professional Automotive Repair2185 Monroe Drive Northeast | Independent | $79.99 | Last verified 46 days agoby PriceMyFix | 27.1 mi | View Shop | |
| Auto Bays2959 Jonquil Drive | Independent | $79.99 | Last verified 46 days agoby PriceMyFix | 27.4 mi | View Shop | |
| Drive City2270 South Cobb Drive Southeast | Dealership | $75.00 | Last verified 46 days agoby PriceMyFix | 27.9 mi | View Shop | |
| Dallas Automotive Repair838 Villa Rica Highway | Independent | $79.99 | Last verified 46 days agoby PriceMyFix | 28.5 mi | View Shop | |
| Willies Auto Care Center1668 Atlanta Road Southeast | Independent | $75.00 | Last verified 46 days agoby PriceMyFix | 28.9 mi | View Shop |
The average headlight restoration in Palmetto, GA costs $76.99 across 25 shops. The cheapest verified price is $49.95 at Cooper Lake Car Care. Dealerships average $77.50 — 1% more than independents and chains in this area.
Trucks and SUVs with higher oil capacity may cost more. Check individual shop listings for vehicle-specific pricing.
Modern headlight lenses are polycarbonate plastic — lightweight, shatter-resistant, and clear when new. Polycarbonate degrades from UV radiation, oxidizing from the outside inward. This creates a yellow, opaque haze (oxidation) that scatters headlight output, significantly reducing nighttime visibility. Headlight restoration sands through the oxidized layer using progressively finer abrasives then applies a UV-resistant clear coat to slow future oxidation. A quality restoration can bring visibility from 40% of original back to 90%+ and is estimated to last 3–5 years before re-treatment is needed.
Restore when the lenses appear yellow, foggy, or hazy — typically after 4–8 years of sun exposure depending on parking location and climate. An easy test: if your headlights seem less effective at night than they used to be, hold a flashlight against the lens in a dark space. If significant light scatters sideways rather than passing through cleanly, you have oxidation. In the Sun Belt, where UV exposure is among the highest in North America, headlights that park outdoors can haze in 3–5 years.
Heavily oxidized headlights reduce effective light output 50–70%, substantially shortening the distance you can see at night and the distance oncoming drivers can see you. NHTSA research indicates headlight performance deterioration is a significant contributing factor in nighttime pedestrian accidents. If your headlights are visibly yellowed, you should either restore them or replace the assemblies before driving regularly at night. This is not an aesthetic issue — it's a safety issue with measurable consequences.
Headlight restoration quality varies dramatically: (1) cheap DIY kits ($15–$25) often skip the clear coat step — the restoration looks good for 6–12 months then hazes faster than before because the fresh polycarbonate surface has no UV protection, (2) any professional service that doesn't apply UV clear coat as a final step is providing a temporary fix, ask specifically, (3) 'scratch removal' products sold as restoration — polishing compounds remove surface oxidation but cannot penetrate deep haze; you need sanding to remove the full oxidized layer, (4) if the oxidation is inside the lens (condensation seal failure), restoration won't help — the assembly needs replacement, which runs $150–$600 per side on modern vehicles.
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