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Overview

HIDNation has a rating of 1.38 stars from 24 reviews, indicating that most customers are generally dissatisfied with their purchases. Reviewers complaining about HIDNation most frequently mention customer service, store credit, and wrong bulbs problems. HIDNation ranks 841st among Auto Parts sites.

  • Service
    10
  • Value
    9
  • Shipping
    9
  • Returns
    10
  • Quality
    9
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How would you rate HIDNation?
Top Positive Review

“Great service!”

Tas P.
6/13/22

Great service and products! Greatly satisfied with my experience and the products I received. Excellent quality.

Top Critical Review

“Bulbs don't fit”

Lisa O.
4/8/22

I ordered as specified for my vehicle, took to shop to install. They are supposed to rotate 90 degrees to lock in place, these don't. Sending back requires package to be in resellable condition but packaging rips when you open due to design. Also they will only offer store credit. What am I gonna do with credit when you don't have bulbs that work for my car?

Reviews (24)

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Thumbnail of user jeremyc867
2 reviews
0 helpful votes
February 23rd, 2024

Bought a set of HID lights. They shipped wrong wattage of ballasts. I then decided to move forward with LED lights. Returned HID kit via costs out of my own pocket in order to obtain in-store/website credit (note they only offer a credit with reduction for restocking fee). Reached out twice regarding status of credit so I could purchase some different bulbs from their website and they have never gotten back to me. Crooked company with crappy return policy. Literally cost me about $165.00 in total and have never heard anything back from them.

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HID Light Kit

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Thumbnail of user lisao913
1 review
0 helpful votes
April 8th, 2022

I ordered as specified for my vehicle, took to shop to install. They are supposed to rotate 90 degrees to lock in place, these don't. Sending back requires package to be in resellable condition but packaging rips when you open due to design. Also they will only offer store credit. What am I gonna do with credit when you don't have bulbs that work for my car?

Thumbnail of user patrickv256
1 review
1 helpful vote
January 16th, 2021

I purchased headlight bulbs For 2018 GMC Sierra truck. They was late on delivery and they also delivered the wrong bulbs. I was told they didn't have any for my truck. I had to pay the shipping to return them and they refused to give me a credit. They offered me a gift card instead of a credit. What are you going to do with a gift card when they have don't have the item you need. I didn't use a gift card to purchase them and I needed a credit the same way they were purchased. It's been two months and no credit

Tip for consumers:
They sold me the wrong item and they didn’t offer the correct one and had to pay return shipping and would not credit me. They only offer a gift card that you can’t use

Products used:
Headlight bulbs, but sent them back because they were wrong and they didn’t have the correct one

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Thumbnail of user richardr2084
1 review
3 helpful votes
May 14th, 2021

Initially bought LED conversion kits and the decoders. Order arrived timely but the lights were pretty disappointing and the decoders did not work properly. When contacting customer service, I was given no help except to return them for a store credit. All they sell are lights that didnt work. What use is a store credit. Took it anyway. Decided to buy a light bar. Go through payment and two day later get an email saying my order was cancelled due to no product stock. Why is the item still listed as in stock if its not? After that I asked again for a refund to my original payment method and this time I received no response. Definitely would never recommend to anyone.

Tip for consumers:
Just don't.

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Thumbnail of user brandynt3
1 review
0 helpful votes
November 13th, 2022

This business is garbage. Won't return products or try to fix an issue. Don't not but from these guys. Harbor freight or the dollar store are by far batter choices.

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A full set of hid lighys for my daughter's car. Worked a couple months then nothing. And no return emails of how to fix. Garbage company. Do not but their products

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Thumbnail of user apollow3
1 review
3 helpful votes
February 19th, 2020

I've been purchasing through HID Nation for a long time I bought a new set of bulbs for my wife's car they went out I did the warranty thing on it which was absolutely Dissatisfying how they handle their warranty work in the customer service was the worst I will never use HID Nation.com again

Thumbnail of user justinc525
1 review
2 helpful votes
March 5th, 2021

Was sent the wrong bulbs for my pick up. Called to get an exchange, and... No go. Required to pay shipping both ways, and if, and ONLY if their tech deems the product new, they'll exchange or give an in-store credit. Like WTF?! You sent the wrong kit. Long time customer. Sad to see all the sh! Tty reviews, but not surprising at all!

Tip for consumers:
Read and understand their refund/exchange policy.

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Thumbnail of user raymondd424
1 review
0 helpful votes
July 18th, 2022

I purchased hid headlights and fog lights which I have done numerous times from them and my fog light connection melted and customer service reply is that it's not under warranty rather then sending out 1 fog light setup to me to rectify the situation. Horrible customer service.

Tip for consumers:
Good luck getting a replacement part from them

Products used:
Hid fog lights and head lights

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Thumbnail of user zackr67
1 review
0 helpful votes
January 9th, 2024

Would not buy from them they are jokes I order a light they sent me the wrong one Their response Was that I might need to cut my wire on my car to make it work its plug and play ready they won't take it back for there mistake now I can't get a email back..

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Nothing yet order from a different company

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Thumbnail of user ericc793
1 review
3 helpful votes
March 20th, 2020

The price was good but my mistake I ordered the wrong bulbs for my after market headlight assemblies. I couldn't use the bulbs so I never installed them they are still new in the box and I tried to return them but they will only give a store credit no refund and the store credit is conditional. Just be sure it's exactly what you want before you order

Thumbnail of user philliph134
2 reviews
2 helpful votes
January 28th, 2020

I ordered (2) HID bulbs for my Mustang, hoping they would last at least 1/2 as long as my factory bulbs (which lasted 10 years). The 'lifetime' warranty was attractive at 9.99 so I added it. 1 year later one of my bulbs went out. I contacted HID Nation and was told to just ship the bad bulb to them and in 5-10 days I'd get a replacement. In the meantime, I guess I was just to stay home at night and not drive? They offered an alternative 'one-time' solution - pay them $40 and I'd get 2 new bulbs - warranty not needed. (I paid 69.99 for the first two). So - I ordered them. While they were en route I found a set on a popular online shopping site for 21.00 and ordered those for a backup. These arrived in 2 days - I installed them and are still using them. About a week later the bulbs from HID Nation arrived. I opened up the box to find (2) cheap looking (reflected by the packaging) made in China bulbs (perhaps all are from China?) Not impressed - there was even a poor translation from Chinese to English on the box. I then went to eBay and found the same bulbs for less than $20. I am not impressed - and will not shop at HID Nation anymore. Your mileage may vary...

Thumbnail of user captainr9
1 review
0 helpful votes
February 8th, 2022

They sent wrong parts that were ordered! So i had to send back they got lost by postal service from what i am told so i am out the money. I think they got they back in my opinion and just does not want to give the refund!

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I did not use one lost going back. Was sent wrong part in the first place

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Thumbnail of user leom160
1 review
4 helpful votes
August 30th, 2020

Order next day express shipping on a product and was told 2 days later after two emails that it would not in fact arrive next day, basically hidnation AND fedex are garbage
Asked for a refund on some shipping costs since it was not clear when i ordered it would not come when i expected it and i was offered zilch

Thumbnail of user ericc837
1 review
2 helpful votes
May 14th, 2020

I bought one item from hid nation and hated them the instant I opened the box. Looks cheap. Feels cheap. Is cheap! Customer service sucks. They tried to tell me they flicker because you need the cancellers. I've been using xenon lights for forever! Without the canbus cancellers! I was told I couldn't review the return policy because have have to have an item in your cart. GET OUT OF HERE! Sketchy business practice! If they do this to you report it to your bank. I did and I won my claim and now HID nation can repay my bank for there silly ness! Do us all a favor and go out of business!

Thumbnail of user williams1133
1 review
4 helpful votes
November 8th, 2018

I am not sure what your warranty covers other than the opportunity to repurchase the same product at the same price. Your "Expedited warranty" wants to charge me the same price (Actually $. 01 more) than what I paid originally. I do see why you don't care to speak with your customers after the sale.
I think I'll explore other options.
Regards,

Thumbnail of user brucer234
1 review
2 helpful votes
August 14th, 2020

Lights work when tuck is off as soon as I start truck they shut off both in auto mode and when switch is on, and yes I ordered the ballist kit.

Thumbnail of user davej831
1 review
0 helpful votes
February 22nd, 2024

I PURCHASED A SET OF HID LIGHTS FROM THIS PLACE FOR MY TRUCK AND THEY NEVER WORKED PROPERLY FROM THE START BECAUSE WHEN I WOULD TRY TO USE MY BRIGHT LIGHTS THEY WOULD COMPLETELY GO DARK BUT I CONTACTED THEM AND THEY SAID THEY WERE SORRY BUT DON'T KNOW WHY THEY WOULD DO THAT SO I DEALT WITH THE ISSUE BECAUSE I HAD AUXILIARY LIGHTING.BUT THEN ABOUT A YEAR LATER ONE MORNING LEAVING FOR WORK I TURNED ON MY LIGHTS AND ALL THEY DID WAS FLASH OFF AND ON SO I CONTACTED THEM AGAIN AND ALL I GOT WAS THEM ASKING ME WHAT KIND OF LIGHTS I PURCHASED I TOLD THEM HID AND I NEVER HEARD FROM THEM ANYMORE I HAVE SENT ABOUT A DOZEN MESSAGES WITH NO RESPONSE AT ALL SO I WAS FORCED TO REMOVE ALL THE HID LIGHTING AND GO BACK TO STOCK / HID NATION IS A ZERO IN MY BOOK NEVER AGAIN NOR WORK I RECOMMEND THEM FOR ANYTHING.

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I went back to OEM PRODUCTS

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Thumbnail of user tasp2
1 review
0 helpful votes
June 13th, 2022

Great service and products! Greatly satisfied with my experience and the products I received. Excellent quality.

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Thumbnail of user shawng115
1 review
3 helpful votes
November 21st, 2019

When onto their website and found lightbulbs for my vehicle. They sent me the wrong lightbulbs and refused to take them and give me my money back.

Thumbnail of user brada48
2 reviews
3 helpful votes
June 22nd, 2018

Didn't ship me what they sold me. Wouldn't just take it back and refund my money. Wanted to charge me a 30% restocking fee (yeah, you read that right 30%) for their mistake. False advertising and no ethics.

Thumbnail of user gilc30
2 reviews
2 helpful votes
April 22nd, 2019

I ordered a replacement light bulb for my lease. Gave them the make, model and year of the vehicle. Got the bulbs... They sent the wrong ones! Np called up and guess what...
NO refunds! Bulbs have to be shipped back at your cost and then inspected by tech for credit... Look at their reviews... no one gets full credit! Best case scenario you're only
Charged the 30% restocking fee... these idiots sent me the wrong bulbs then wouldn't refund my money... then charged a 30% restocking fee. They have 20 Better Business Complaints filed on them... GO TO THEIR WEBSITE AND TRY TO WRITE A REVIEW!
WRONG!... YOU CANT! Guess why because they have a stellar reputation? WRONG! SCAMMERS... STAY AWAY! Any business that won't except reviews has a crap reputation. Call them up and threaten to sue... they'll arrogantly tell you go ahead...
They'll probably wait till they get an even 50 lawsuits on them before they change their name and scam innocent people under a different name.

Thumbnail of user pamelab260
1 review
1 helpful vote
November 30th, 2018

I remember you guys wouldn't honor my warranty. I was told only my money was important. I tried to let them know that one of my bulbs was defected. The seller told me that he will not give me another bulb. So sad :(

Thumbnail of user dayv
1 review
1 helpful vote
December 15th, 2018

Ordered my headlights on December 2 even paid extra for 3 day shipping. Its now December 15 still no headlights. Don't pay extra for shipping y'all.

Thumbnail of user scottl102
3 reviews
5 helpful votes
January 30th, 2017

HID nation has some of the best customer service reps. They stand behind their product with a great warranty. Only negative is you have to pay for the warranty and for shipping of the product back to the company and then the shipping back to you. Its only $8 each way but still. I would highly recommend this company for all your lighting needs. Whether it is HID or LED. They have what you need. A+++ HID nation.

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