Question 1

How do car door puddle lights work — do I need to wire them in?

Accepted Answer

Our puddle lights use a built-in infrared sensor that automatically detects when your car door opens. In dark conditions, the light activates and projects your logo onto the ground. Most are plug-and-play and clip into your vehicle's existing door light socket with no cutting or drilling required — installation takes about 5 minutes per door.

Question 2

Will these puddle lights drain my car battery?

Accepted Answer

No. Our LED puddle lights consume less than 1 watt of power each. They only activate when the door is open via infrared sensor, and automatically switch off when the door closes or in bright daylight. They are wired to the door-open circuit so they cannot stay on while the car is parked or locked.

Question 3

Will installing aftermarket puddle lights void my car warranty?

Accepted Answer

In the US, the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act protects you: a dealer cannot void your warranty simply because you installed an aftermarket accessory unless they can prove it directly caused the damage. Our plug-and-play puddle lights are also fully reversible — you can swap the originals back in minutes if needed for a dealer visit.

Question 4

Why do your lights look sharper than other ghost shadow lights?

Accepted Answer

The difference is the quartz glass lens. Most budget puddle lights use plastic lenses that scratch and yellow over time. Our quartz glass lenses deliver crisp, fade-free projection that maintains the same sharpness years later. The logo chip is also laser-etched at higher resolution for sharper edges and more accurate color.

Question 5

Are car door puddle lights waterproof?

Accepted Answer

Yes — all CarDoorLights products carry an IP67 waterproof rating, meaning they are fully protected against dust and can withstand water immersion up to 1 meter for 30 minutes. Rain, snow, puddles, and car washes will not damage the unit. The housing is aircraft-grade aluminum with sealed connections.

Question 6

How do I know if your lights will fit my specific car model and year?

Accepted Answer

Every product listing includes a vehicle compatibility table covering confirmed make, model, and year ranges across 30+ brands including BMW, Audi, Mercedes, Toyota, Honda, Ford, and Tesla. If your car has a factory puddle light socket on the lower door panel, our plug-and-play lights will fit directly. Not sure? Contact us with your make, model, and year and we'll confirm before you order.

Question 7

Can I get a custom logo puddle light — like my business logo or sports team?

Accepted Answer

Yes. We offer fully custom logo puddle lights — submit any image or design and we'll laser-etch it onto a custom lens chip. We also carry a dedicated range of NFL, NHL, MLB, and NBA team door lights. Custom orders typically ship within 7–10 business days.

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