07914 251016 info@autorevive-uk.co.uk Open 8am–8pm, 7 days a week Based in Dundee, covering the whole UK via our mobile technician network HomeAboutServices Service Areas Our WorkReviewsContact07914 251016Get Free Quote→ - Home - / - Services - / - Headlight Restoration Mobile service across the UK # Mobile HeadlightRestoration —Clear, Safe, MOT-Ready. Cloudy, yellowed and pitted headlight lenses restored to optical clarity at your driveway. Safer night driving, better MOT confidence and no need for expensive lens replacement. Get Free Quote 07914 251016 IMI-certified · £5m insured · Fixed-price · Lifetime workmanship IMICertified technicians £5mPublic liability LifetimeWorkmanship guarantee MobileOn-site at your address FixedPrice agreed upfront Overview ## Headlight Restoration, done properly,done on your driveway. A clear explanation of what headlight restoration covers, who it suits, when to book it, and why the choice of technician matters more than the price on a leaflet. ### What it is Headlight restoration removes UV-damaged, yellowed or hazy polycarbonate lens layers and replaces them with a fresh UV-protective coating. Done properly, it restores near-original optical clarity and prevents the haze coming back within months. ### Who it's for Any driver whose headlights have gone yellow, cloudy or hazed, a near-universal problem on vehicles more than three or four years old. Also fleets, dealerships prepping vehicles for sale, and drivers preparing for an MOT test. ### When you need it As soon as you notice reduced brightness at night or visible yellowing in daylight. In the UK the combination of UV, salt and road spray damages polycarbonate lenses faster than in drier climates. ### Why it matters MOT testing includes lamp brightness and lens condition, yellowed lenses can cause advisories or fails. More importantly, a clear headlight is measurably brighter on the road: night-time reach and pedestrian detection both improve significantly. Why it can't wait ## What happens whenheadlight restoration are ignored. Hazed headlights are easy to shrug off in daylight, but the safety and cost implications add up quickly. Yellowed lenses reduce night-time light output by a large margin, significantly reducing reaction distance for pedestrians and hazards in front of the car. MOT testers can issue advisories or fails for damaged, cracked or fogged headlight lenses. Left untreated the polycarbonate degrades to the point where restoration is no longer possible and full lens replacement, often hundreds of pounds per side, is the only option. Cheap DIY kits polish the haze but leave the lens without UV protection, meaning it turns yellow again within a few months. Our process ## How a headlight restorationjob actually runs. A clear, repeatable process for every job, so you know exactly what happens and when, from the moment you send us photos to the moment we hand the vehicle back. Start My Quote → 01 ### Photo assessment Send close-ups of each headlight plus one wider shot showing the front of the vehicle. We confirm suitability for restoration and quote a firm fixed price. 02 ### Masking & preparation Surrounding paint, seals and body panels are carefully masked to protect them during the wet-sand process. 03 ### Wet sanding The damaged surface layer is removed using a progression of wet abrasives, from coarse to fine, until the underlying clarity of the polycarbonate is restored. 04 ### Polish & clarity check The lens is compounded and polished to full optical clarity. Any remaining haze is worked out before the protective coating is applied. 05 ### UV-protective clearcoat A durable UV clearcoat is applied and cured | the step that stops the haze coming back and separates a proper restoration from a cheap polish. Real Results ## See the finish,drag to reveal. A sample of recent mobile jobs. Slide the handle on any pair to compare before and after. BeforeAfter Dent + Paint Repair Scottish Gas Volkswagen Caddy, dented front wing pulled, filled and repainted 1 / 6 Benefits ## What you actually getwhen you book with us. ### Restored night-time visibility Brighter headlights improve reaction distance and hazard detection at night | a real safety improvement, not a cosmetic one. ### MOT-ready Restored lenses remove the risk of headlight-related MOT advisories or fails. ### Fraction of replacement cost A restoration costs a small fraction of new OEM headlight units, which can run into hundreds of pounds each side. ### Same-day mobile Both headlights are typically completed in one on-site visit | usually one to two hours. ### Longevity A proper UV clearcoat means clarity lasts for years, not months. ### Lifetime workmanship guarantee Backed for as long as you own the vehicle (rust excluded). Depth of service ## The detail behindthe finish. Headlight restoration is a small job with an outsized impact on safety and vehicle presentation. Here are the details that separate a lasting result from a short-lived one. ### Wet vs dry sanding Wet sanding gives a finer, more controlled abrasion, the correct approach for polycarbonate. Dry sanding heats the lens and can cause micro-cracks that shorten the lifespan of the restoration. ### The UV clearcoat step The single most important part of the process. Without a proper UV-protective clearcoat, the lens will re-yellow within months, DIY kits famously skip this step. ### Cracks, chips and pitting Surface pitting from stone strikes is polished out where possible. Cracked lenses or damaged internal reflectors need a replacement headlight assembly, not a restoration. ### MOT considerations MOT testing includes lamp condition, brightness and beam pattern. A clean restoration is generally sufficient for cosmetic MOT criteria; damaged internal reflectors or misaligned beam patterns require a different fix. ### Fleet, dealership & pre-sale prep For dealers, restored headlights make an immediate visual difference on the forecourt. Fleets can batch several vehicles into a single visit. Where we cover ## Headlight restoration, booked across the UK. Mobile technicians across every major UK city and the surrounding areas. All of UK→ Dundee→ Glasgow→ Edinburgh→ Aberdeen→ Inverness→ Perth→ Stirling→ Falkirk→ Paisley→ Common questions ## Everything you needto know about headlight restoration. How much is a mobile headlight restoration? How long does headlight restoration take? Will the haze come back? Will this help my MOT? What if my lens is cracked? Do you restore all vehicle types? Do you cover Glasgow, Edinburgh, Dundee? Is the restoration guaranteed? Book Your Headlight Restoration ## Send photos.Get a fixed price.Repaired this week. Fill in the form and we'll reply with your fixed-price quote, usually the same working day. Prefer to talk? Call 07914 251016. - Free, no-obligation quote - Fixed prices agreed upfront - Lifetime workmanship guarantee - Card & bank transfer accepted 07914 251016 Related ## Other services you may need See all services → View → ### Paint Repairs Paint repair covers everything from single stone chips through blended panel refinishing to fixing previous poor-quality paintwork. View → ### SMART Repairs SMART repair, Small and Medium Area Repair Technology, is a focused, panel-specific repair method used to restore localised paint, dent and scuff damage without dismantling the vehicle or repainting an entire panel. View → ### Scratch Repairs Scratch repair covers everything from light surface swirls polished out through clearcoat to deep, colour-visible scratches that need full refinishing. The UK's mobile SMART repair specialists. IMI-certified technicians, fixed-price quotes and a lifetime workmanship guarantee, at your home or workplace. 07914 251016 info@autorevive-uk.co.uk Mobile service, based in dundee, covering the whole uk via our mobile technician network ## Services - SMART Repairs - New Panel Fitting - Bumper Repairs - Dent Repairs - Paint Repairs - Scratch Repairs - Diamond Cut Wheel Repairs - Alloy Wheel Refurbishing - Headlight Restoration ## Service Areas - All of UK - Dundee - Glasgow - Edinburgh - Aberdeen - Inverness - Perth - Stirling - Falkirk - Paisley ## Opening Hours - Mon8am – 8pm - Tue8am – 8pm - Wed8am – 8pm - Thu8am – 8pm - Fri8am – 8pm - Sat8am – 8pm - Sun8am – 8pm 7 days a week © 2026 Revivify Group Ltd trading as Auto Revive UK. Company No. SC822807. VAT registered. AboutOur WorkReviewsContactPrivacyTermsCookies Call NowFree Quote → Chat on WhatsApp