Q: Headlight issue
I had my passenger headlight replaced on 11/17 and it works but it's very dim compared to the driver side. I think maybe it's not in there straight? I don't want to mess with it in fear of touching the bulb. Any suggestions?
My car has 104000 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.
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