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If you’re a fan of customizing your car, you’ve probably thought about purchasing a hid conversion kit for your car.  If not, you’re probably wondering what they are all about.

What is a HID Conversion Kit?

It’s basically a xenon gas bulb that will basically replace your headlights.  You can choose from various colors, and at night it will change the color / brightness of your car while your drive.

Have you ever noticed a car with different headlights that tend to be different in brightness, as well as color?  This was more than likely a HID that someone more than likely converted.

Now, while it’s a cool concept, and something that you may be interested in, there are some legalities that you should be well aware of, before you set out and make a purchase, because the last thing that you want to do is find out that your purchase is going to be worthless.

How do I know what package is legal?

The first thing that you need to know is that all states are going to be different, when it comes down to being legal online.  If you’re going to purchase online, you’re going to want to more than likely check the box to see what it says.  Many manufactures will create a product that is going to be legal in all 50 states.  If you have questions, you can always research the exact item online.

Overall, the best way to see if a package is illegal is to grab the name of the package, and do a quick search.  Just because it may be legal in one state, it doesn’t mean it’s going to be legal in the next.  This is why you will want to be safe that it is legal in all 50 states, just in case you travel, etc.  It also helps to look for the “DOT / E approved” icon / wording.

If you want an illegal product, you can still purchase it, but you will have to assure the company that you will use it for “off road” purposes only.

What should I look for in a kit?

You will want to make sure that you pick out a color that is going to work for your car, as well as make sure you pick out a kit that is going to work with your car as well.  If you purchase the wrong kit, it may not work with the model of your car.

Where can I buy them?

If you’re looking to purchase a kit like this, I would recommend a site such as BlindingHid.com, that has hid conversion kits, and more.  Be sure to match it up to the model of your car, as well as make sure you know which color you want.  This will make the buying process a lot easier.