Your Toyota Matrix tail lights do a lot for drivers behind you. They show them both where you are on and off the road, not to mention how far ahead you are. Daytime running lights or DRLs are primary examples. They also tell others your position, but they do it better during the day. However, they aren't the only types of tail lighting your hatchback can have from your OEM. Signal lights, on the one hand, are blinkers that indicate a turn or a lane change. Brake lights, on the other hand, show that you're slowing down or stopping. Hazard lights, though, are a function rather than a separate light: they're flashers that warn that you're in distress or indicate problems or dangerous situations nearby.

When Do I Change Tail Lights on My Toyota Matrix?

That depends. Whatever tail lamps your hatchback has, its bulbs are probably one of three kinds, either halogen, Xenon (also called high-intensity discharge -- HID, for short), or LED. They'll dim and begin to flicker sooner or later, blowing if not simply burning out when their filaments are end-of-life. If the car has Xenon bulbs, replace them when they weaken. If it has LED bulbs, replace them if they burn out, or if their electronics fail. If it has halogen, replace them every couple years. You can order the best tail lights for your Toyota Matrix online -- our auto parts counter has what you need. We sell only genuine OEM, too, so they'll come fitting your car from the start. So, save a little project time -- buy now!