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Changes to the rules surrounding LED and high-intensity discharge (HID) headlight upgrades have caused confusion for classic car owners, but certain cars have recently been given a reprieve. In January, the Driver & Vehicle Standards Agency updated the MoT manual to state that: ‘Existing halogen headlamp units should not be converted to be used with high-intensity discharge (HID) or light-emitting diode (LED) bulbs. If such a conversion has been done, you must fail the headlamp.’

What Bulbs Do I Need for My Car? The type of bulb you need will vary depending on the make, model, and year of manufacture of your vehicle. Using our handy online bulb finder, you can find out which bulbs you need in seconds if you are unsure. Commonly replaced bulbs are those used for night-time driving. Other methods include contacting your vehicle manufacturer or removing the bulbs yourself if you are able to and checking the base for the fitment. At LUXFIGHTER, we stock a vast range of bulb types and fittings suitable for your vehicle at some fantastic prices.

Night driving can now turn into a dazzling - even blinding - light show from the different types of headlights found on newer vehicles. The familiar warm yellow glow cast by halogen bulbs is rapidly being replaced by brighter, whiter light-emitting diode LED headlights and high-intensity discharge lamps filled with xenon gas. What is the difference between these two types of headlights?

When it comes to headlight technology, the U.S. and its Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS) regulations have always been slow to adapt, making it impossible for systems like the adaptive matrix headlights on non-U.S. Audi A8 sedans to illuminate our roads. While the rest of the world is enjoying the latest features to light up the road with adaptive headlights, the U.S. is stuck with Stone Age non-adaptive headlights. This is nothing new; while the world was enjoying replaceable halogen bulbs as early as 1967, the U.S. was still using sealed headlights. In fact, led bulbs weren't even approved for use in the US until 1997. Yes, the US is that far behind.