AndrewHarvey
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Hi has anyone replaced the twin filament daytime running lights/ indicator lamp with an LED for a brighter daytime lamp?
Thanks in advance
Thanks in advance
Hello,
Yes i have replaced my sidelight/DRL bulbs with LEDs
i got the Osram 1557CW-02B LED Premium Retrofit from Amazon,
they work Great, i also have Osram Night Breaker Laser Next Gen H4s in the headlights, the combo is a distinctive improvement!
Legal or not it will still pass an MOT and the police don't care
As I have said before loads of times and I have led instead of filament bulbs for ages with no issues for passing an mot
You keep preaching the law but no-one is there to enforce it
Also the led bulbs are brighter and safer which is a plus point in my book
LUIGI
The police may not enforce it but you can bet the insurance company will use it to invalidate any claim ...Legal or not it will still pass an MOT and the police don't care
As I have said before loads of times and I have led instead of filament bulbs for ages with no issues for passing an mot
You keep preaching the law but no-one is there to enforce it
Also the led bulbs are brighter and safer which is a plus point in my book
LUIGI
Mine past ...……..Sorry! and I asked the guy doing itDRL.. probably ok
But the ultra white-bright number plate lights that
1 : Are a WHITE LIGHT AT REAR -MOT fail
2 : so white they make the rear plate unreadable.. also a fail
But in these times when brand new SUV headlights
( virtually all vehicle brands..)
are worse for beam pattern 'cut.off'
than LHD vehicles..
Then the point is lost
Be fantastic if they all failed 1st MOT in 2022.. and cost £1k to fix with new lamp units..
The police may not enforce it but you can bet the insurance company will use it to invalidate any claim ...
Why would you want brighter daytime running lights??!!??
Mine past ...……..Sorry! and I asked the guy doing it
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i have however switched the reversing light for a cheap, bright LED replacement.
I reverse park everywhere (like everyone does)
and where i live has poor lighting.
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What i have heard though is insurance rejecting claims for DIY serviced cars and those not using OEM parts like brake pads and discs, shockers and suspension parts.
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Do you have any references for this? Are you talking about accident claims or warranty claims?
There is NO requirement to fit OEM parts for roadworthiness. (Since 1999 replacement pads must be approved to ECE R90).
The only time I can see when a claim would be rejected for DIY work was if it was negligent. Even doing it wrong, in good faith, should not be grounds for rejecting an accident claim.
Robert G8RPI.
Mind telling us the name of the inspector and nuber of the MOT station so they can be reported? If you told him you had illegal lights fitted he should have given you an advisory about it.
Robert G8RPI.