Why are some car headlights so bright?

Is it just me or have you and your correspondents noticed how bright some vehicle lights are? I think it may be time to revisit the motor vehicle construction and use laws in this regard. I believe, but...

What are your thoughts on the new Mazda 6, and why are modern cars so aggressively styled?

Do you have any idea why many car manufacturers are currently making the front profiles of their cars look more and more aggressive and intimidating? We hear of far too many instances of "road rage" or...

How can I activate the 'courtesy headlamp delay' feature on my Ford Ka?

I have a 2009 current model Ford Ka 1.2 Zetec. I never received a handbook. Does this model have the 'courtesy headlamp delay' feature? If so how do I activate it? Many thanks for your time.

Why are modern car headlights so bright?

My husband and I live in a village and most of our driving is in rural areas. I have noticed that the number of cars with very bright dipped headlights seems to be on the increase and causes real problems....

One eyed monsters

Is it illegal to only have one headlight? There are so many cars with only one headlight and if its the drivers side along a dark lane they can be mistaken for a motorbike. The police should get active...

Lights out

This winter, with dark rush hour mornings and evenings, I am appalled at the number of drivers who have seriously faulty lights. I see them in the dark mornings so presumeably they also return home in...

I've found a way of removing 'clouding' from the inside of polycarbonate headlight lenses.

We have an elderly Focus that has suffered the common problem of "clouding" of the surface of the polycarbonate headlamp lenses. This can, I am told, lead to MOT failure. Whilst there are (relatively expensive)...

Sudden loss of headlights

Hi there. I noticed the dipped beam headlamp bulbs fitted to our Hyundai Coupe Siii 2 litre were getting a bit dim. Internet forums suggested that bulbs dim over time, and as these were original equipment...

What are the regulations in France for Spare Xenon Bulbs?

I've just bought a 2010 E61 with adaptive xenons. What are the regulations for carrying spare bulbs when travelling in France? Reason I ask is that in the past, I've always carried a spare set (halogens)...

Do you think that Xenon headlights are too bright?

Even my son who is 14 and shoots for his army cadets (and so has good young eyesight) says he doesn't like the glare of modern Xenon headlights. Nor do I. I used to like driving at night but now it seems...