Mink

Hi guys, Iv had my blobeye for about 4 years now. My main headlight bulbs only last about a year. Is this normal? Anyone else have the same with there car or has mine got a problem? Any help appreciated. Cheers.

GREGGYG

iTrader: (2)

Tell us what bulbs you are using? (make)
Confirm that the glass part of bulb was completely untouched whilst fitting?

Mink

Iv bought bulbs from bulls eye and halfords, the halfords ones were quite expensive. No I dint touch the bulb, I know not to do that.

GREGGYG

iTrader: (2)

Thanks mate, sometimes I have to ask the seemingly obvious as is often asked of me!

It's unusual for headlamp bulbs to blow after a year, however, their quality control really varies, according to Auto Express who regularly review headlight bulbs.

I've never had problems with Nirva Cobalt 2 bulbs, (high quality inexpensive bulb), I've used PIAA's, (too expensive really), also used Philips Xtreme Vision, Osrams, and currently got Raybriggs from Japan which Ive had for 2 years now, all without issues. I have in the past on previous cars had occasions where a bulb has blown twice in a year, but I put it down to a bad bulb rather than an issue with my car's electrics.

Hope this helps,

Greg

Mink

Ok I'll try them which uv used and see if I fare any better. Cheers Greg.
Mink