I've just got back from my dealer, I ordered a spare set of bulbs for my next trip to Germany. No problem.
I then asked about Headlamp Converters/Beam Deflectors/Decals. I was pleasantly surprised to be told that the VW Up! does not need them on the continent of Europe as it seems the following applies....
"To avoid dazzling oncoming traffic with asymmetrical lights, both headlights should normally be converted relevant to the country (driving on the left or right) in which the vehicle is being driven.
The asymmetrical dipped beam of the headlights in the Up! remains below the legally prescribed dazzle values even if the headlight lens is not masked.
Converting the headlights for use incountries where vehicles drive on the other side of the road is therefore unnecessary".
So there is no need to add to Halfords profits. Save yourselves a few pennies by not buying headlamp converters. If anybody wants to query this please check with your local dealers or contact Mr Phil Traynor of Corkhills at Southport or Mr Ronald Tarpey (Capita t/a Ventura [210 CLUB24])Also it seems we do not have the problem of remembering to put them on and remove them when not needed any longer. Brilliant.
If you want to thank me for this information please put the few pennis saved in to your local cancer charity collectors box. Of course you may also click on the "thank you" icon above this post.
I then asked about Headlamp Converters/Beam Deflectors/Decals. I was pleasantly surprised to be told that the VW Up! does not need them on the continent of Europe as it seems the following applies....
"To avoid dazzling oncoming traffic with asymmetrical lights, both headlights should normally be converted relevant to the country (driving on the left or right) in which the vehicle is being driven.
The asymmetrical dipped beam of the headlights in the Up! remains below the legally prescribed dazzle values even if the headlight lens is not masked.
Converting the headlights for use incountries where vehicles drive on the other side of the road is therefore unnecessary".
So there is no need to add to Halfords profits. Save yourselves a few pennies by not buying headlamp converters. If anybody wants to query this please check with your local dealers or contact Mr Phil Traynor of Corkhills at Southport or Mr Ronald Tarpey (Capita t/a Ventura [210 CLUB24])Also it seems we do not have the problem of remembering to put them on and remove them when not needed any longer. Brilliant.
If you want to thank me for this information please put the few pennis saved in to your local cancer charity collectors box. Of course you may also click on the "thank you" icon above this post.
