Should my car have daytime running lights fitted?

Should my 2016 Ford Focus have DRLs whether LED or not?

Why do I see an increasing amount of new cars driving without rear lights on although they appear to have sidelights on at the front?

I see an increasing amount of new cars driving without rear lights on although they appear to have sidelights on at the front. Am I imagining this or is it some money saving device by car makers

My rear lights don't come in even though I have automatic lights - how can I solve this problem?

When turning the ignition on my car, the automatic light control becomes active, but the tail lights do not work in this mode. I can't find a way to solve this problem?

Are daytime running lights safe?

Do you regard daytime running lights as safe? I am amazed by the number of drivers who drive with only their 'running lights' on during the early evening and sometimes in darkness, thinking that as they...

How easy is it to retrofit automatic fog lights to a new car?

I'm buying a Seat Ateca S because I'm not prepared to wait the 20 weeks delivery time or pay the extra £4000 for the SE model. If I wanted to retrofit automatic fog lights, instead of having to turn them...

DRLs on a Volvo V70

I would like to attach third party DRL lights to my V70. The automatic wiring loombs you can buy seem an easy option along with dimming options. I have a small problem of the battery being in the boot...

Why do new cars always have their headlights on?

What setting is it on new cars that allows them to drive with their front head lights on, but no rear lights? I have noticed this a lot, especially in the fog and rain. I assume it some kind of automatic...

BMW X1 suffering Xenon problems

My wife purchased a new BMW X1 five months ago with Xenon headlamps. Now that the nights are drawing in she is getting headlamp flashes from oncoming vehicles when on dipped beam. The BMW dealer says...

Daytime running lights - needed?

I've just bought a new Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI estate. Should I use the (non bi-xenon) daytime running lights or not (they are a menu option)? Pros and cons please?

Can I disable my car's daytime running lights?

My new Skoda Octavia Elegance has the option to disable the daytime running lights. This is achieved very easily via the vehicle set-up menu and described in the owner’s handbook. My question is: is this...