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I would like to replace my standard headlight bulbs to vastly improve the light quality. (Fitting Halford’s Extreme Brilliance H1 Xenon 12v 55w bulbs has made no difference at all.) This will be by fitting...
What's the situation regarding daytime running lights please? We've just tried out a new VW Polo and the salesman emphasised the fact that it already had daytime running lights and that they would be mandatory...
Many drivers now use their headlights all day long, even in clear daylight, which is very distracting and therefore dangerous. Lights on in clear daylight used to be for emergency vehicles only. Originally...
I note that there has been several letters concerning speed ramps in the Telegraph recently. Last December, I was involved in a minor shunt in rush hour traffic (the driver in the following vehicle failed...
I purchased a May 09 reg Golf VI GTi from my local VW dealer. It replaced my 58 reg BMW 320D convertible. That also had daytime running lights but in the BMW's case they were switchable on and off as desired...
Over the years we have become used to seeing Volvos and their Daytime Driving Lights. This annoying and 'indicator light hiding' feature now seems to be spreading to other manufacturers. Recently I've...
Without a doubt switching on dipped lights in poor light conditions is a good safety feature. However it seems more and more people persist in having fog lights on as well. In daylight hours do drivers...
I have designed and fitted an inertia switch into my rear high-level brake light, so that under braking it lights in the normal way. However, when stationary, it does not annoy those people behind. Is...
Following the advice in your column I have bought a Skoda vRS diesel for an astonishing discount. Thank you. Naturally a good price limits choice of specification to what is in stock and mine came with...
Is it just me or are the new discharge daylight headlights on new cars extremely harsh / bright on the eyes? The 'old' tungsten headlights don't dazzle, and to my eyes are preferable. What do other people...
 

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