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| MartinK Member Since: 02 Mar 2011 Location: Clackmannanshire Posts: 2669   
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I think lots of people would't even notice until MOT or service time!
Even worse, some muppets think it's OK and just use foggers as well (illegally) to add a bit of extra light up front. There's also the ones who have tried to do a home repair, and now have 1 headlight used for spotting low-flying aircrafy & dazzling everyone. The cops don;t seem to do anything about any of these, unless they're just used as a reasone for a stop & breathylise... Defender "Puma" 2.4 110 County Utility (possibly the last of the 2.4's) |
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29th Oct 2011 11:05am |
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| BigMike Member Since: 13 Jul 2010 Location: Lancashire Posts: 2253
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I can't fathom why the law on this isnt the same as europe, and with the added mandatory carrying of spare bulbs. if it was made a 3 point offence i m sure that would concentrate peoples minds
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29th Oct 2011 11:15am |
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| drewster Member Since: 13 Jun 2011 Location: south coast brockenhurst Posts: 226  
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i think that we are lucky to have the ability to change a bulb land rover have not made it almost imposible to do like renault and others we can change a buld for apx 15 to 20 when others need to take them to the dealer or a garage at apx £100
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29th Oct 2011 12:48pm |
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| ZeDefender Member Since: 15 Sep 2011 Location: Munich Posts: 4731  
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I get my son to change the bulbs in our A2 as his hands are still just small enough... but he keeps growing
 Tell someone you love them today because life is short.
But shout it at them in German because life is also terrifying and confusing... |
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29th Oct 2011 1:02pm |
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| scotty38 Member Since: 21 May 2011 Location: Lincolnshire Posts: 571  
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Doesn't stop people using phones so no chance.... |
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29th Oct 2011 2:45pm |
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| markb110 Member Since: 22 May 2010 Location: Guildford Posts: 2673 
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Dont ever recall in the seven years we have lived here ever seeing any of the neighbours lift the bonnet of their cars to do the normal checks.
Most of them would only have a panic if a pop out cup holder did not work. Mark |
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29th Oct 2011 6:28pm |
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| BigMike Member Since: 13 Jul 2010 Location: Lancashire Posts: 2253
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True. Still, for me, using a handheld phone should be a driving ban. Maybe that'd work. |
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29th Oct 2011 7:09pm |
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| MartinK Member Since: 02 Mar 2011 Location: Clackmannanshire Posts: 2669
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Wifey's old Tigra was a bumper-off job, but I wouldn't let her run about with only one headlight for more than absolutely necassary (i.e. first daylight chance I could get).
It's bad enough on the motorbike, with only one headlight to start with 
My xc70 has a bulb upgrade (Philips Extreme) on dip beam since I hit a deer last autumn.
Good idea to carry a spare, I do have a spare set, so I think I'll pop them in the oddments box - especially at this time of year... Defender "Puma" 2.4 110 County Utility (possibly the last of the 2.4's) |
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29th Oct 2011 8:14pm |
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| diesel_jim Member Since: 13 Oct 2008 Location: hiding Posts: 6199 
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The girl next door
 has a VW Lupo. I fitted new brakes on the front for her a while back, pre service time, to save her some money 
I told her that there was a brake light out (actually, i text her as i saw her drive past one day), "no problem" she replied, "it's in for a service tomorrow, i'll tell them" next day, bulb is still out! good garage eh?  |
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29th Oct 2011 9:24pm |
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| Bobble Member Since: 21 Aug 2011 Location: Hampshire Posts: 223
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So errrr.......is that not a reason why other people might be driving with only one headlight? |
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29th Oct 2011 10:39pm |
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| mse Member Since: 06 Apr 2008 Location: UK Posts: 5108 
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I also think its crazy - but to the person that suggested yet more crimilisation of the motorist, please go an live in some other part of the world...agreed people shouldnt do it, but we need less rules and laws not more! Mike
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30th Oct 2011 6:18pm |
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| bpman Member Since: 21 May 2008 Location: Oslo Posts: 8069 
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Saturday evening, driving through Wilton, saw a police mercedes van with one headlight ...
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31st Oct 2011 2:14pm |
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| Bobble Member Since: 21 Aug 2011 Location: Hampshire Posts: 223
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Filaments do occasionally go pop during use yer know.
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31st Oct 2011 3:04pm |
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| Caterham Member Since: 06 Nov 2008 Location: Birmingham Posts: 6346 
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I also think its crazy - but to the person that suggested yet more crimilisation of the motorist, please go an live in some other part of the world...agreed people shouldnt do it, but we need less rules and laws not more!
I agree less laws not more. but the ones we have should really hurt those that are caught..... ie murder - life for a life dangerous driving - murder (I mean execution) theft - hands off...... get the idea?  |
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