Why are my Volkswagen Polo's headlights constantly on?

I have just purchased a Volkswagen Polo on a 10 plate. My lights are constantly on when the engine is running. I cannot turn them off at all unless I turn the ignition off. I think there is a fault on...

Where's my Volvo V50's headlamp deflector switch?

I am told that there is a switch on the Volvo V50 which deflects the headlights for European driving. Where is it?

Do I need to adjust my headlights before taking my car to Spain?

I am taking my right-hand drive car from England to Spain by ferry for a short holiday break. Do I have to make any amendments to my headlights? Do I need to take a road warning sign?

Head frights

Recently I have noticed that some cars following me at night are causing me to dip my rear view mirror to avoid being dazzled. I have not yet been able to identify any particular makes, but these cars...

Beam me down

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...

DR hell

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...

No HIDing place

I am amazed that I read or hear so few complaints about bright white or Xenon headlights. At the moment there are still relatively few on the road but I dread to imagine how it would be like if everybody...

Mr dippy

My wife complains that the dipped headlights of her Punto seem very dim. I seem to recall reading in your column that it is possible to upgrade the dipped lights halogen bulbs - currently HI-HI 55W - to...

We troubleyou

I would be grateful for your advice. We have a 2008 VW 1.4TDI Polo SE which is generally fine, but the headlight main beam is rather weak and adds little to distance vision at night. Our dealer dismissively...