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Much of my long distance driving is on the Continent necessitates fixing stick-on labels so that the lights conform. Can you tell me if any car model has a switch to change the lights from R to L hand drive?
Can such a device be purchased as an extra?

Asked on 15 May 2010 by H.T., Swadlincote

Answered by Honest John
Cars with switchable dip, either from the cabin for by simple switches on the backs of the headlights:-

Audi TT Mk I,
BMW E46 3-Series
BMW E39 5-Series
BMW E92 3-Series coupes
Ford Focus II
Ford Mondeo with bi-Xenon headlights
Honda Accords with Xenons have flat dip headlights so no need to switch.
Jaguar X-Type has switch to prevent dazzle when driving on right
Jaguar S-Type has switch to prevent dazzle when driving on right
Lexus IS220d and IS250
Most Mercedes can be switched to dip down rather than to the left.
SAAB 9-3 Sports Wagon (lights dip down, not to the side)
Vauxhall Calibra
Vauxhall Vectra 2002 - 2005
Vauxhall Signum 2002 - 2005
VW Passat from 2001 - 2005
Volvo XC90 with Directional bi-Xenon headlights

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