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Most recently answered daytime running lights questions
Why do the daytime running lights not operate at the rear? The number of cars I have seen over the winter period with poor visibility conditions that are being driven with only the front daytime light...
I own a 2009 Audi TTS, mileage just over 30,000 with full Audi service history. The nearside running lights (LEDs) have failed and I contact my local Audi dealership regarding a fix. The car is out of...
I am very much in favour of car drivers using headlights in poor light, and I use mine all winter except for very sunny days, however I have noticed on many cars using daytime running lights the rear lights...
I understand that there are approximately 35 million vehicles registered in the UK. If we therefore assume that 1 million of them have unnecessarily deployed side and dipped headlights at any one time,...
I understand that all vehicles sold within the EU will soon have to be equipped with daylight running lights. Until recently I have always regarded this as totally unnecessary and possibly a safety hazard...
I own an Audi A5 2007 with front eyelash style daytime running LED units, seven or eight LEDs within each unit. One single LED within the offside passenger unit of seven or eight has gone. Halfords don't...
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As my car does not have daytime running lights do you recommend the use of side lights instead?
I am very confused regarding the EU directive on DRL. My daughter has just taken delivery of a new (62) vehicle in standard trim with Halogen headlights. The Bi-Xenon upgrade comes with LED DRL. Meanwhile...
I drive a Volvo XC70. Nobody warned me about the cost of replacement of Bi-Xenon headlight bulbs, and in fact I had no idea it had them. For replacing a dipped headlight bulb I have been quoted the amazing...