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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.

Car lights provide drivers with great visibility at night and eliminate the risks associated with accidents. According to information published by the World Health Organization (WHO), approximately 1.25 million road deaths due to accidents are recorded each year. Companies in the automotive lighting market have made some significant advances in technology to improve the quality of headlights. For example, OSRAM has taken an initiative to create organic light-emitting diode (OLED) lights in automotive headlights to improve visibility and enhance the intensity of the lights. These lights enhance the visual appeal of the product and provide better visibility during storms, rainfall and other adverse weather conditions.