Yep - it is surprising what they feel is required and just as surprising what they feel we don't need.
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Yep - it is surprising what they feel is required and just as surprising what they feel we don't need.
Really? This sounds like made-up reactionary xenophobia from the Daily Mail...
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Might be because the lights are not left on. Leave them on dipped, engine off, all lights go out.
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I wish xenon headlights were an option. I like the colour and look of leds but don't think they are very strong.
Same here. Although they do appear better now I've adjusted them slightly ( up) I'm still not convinced the light is as piercing as xenon's.
I think the beam throw or reach is not as far on either high or dipped beam. I need to do some decent night time runs to confirm, although I'm hoping to get it on a beam setter thingy next week.
I must agree, I am always pressing the rear window switches.
Do you think it might be possible to reverse the switches ????
Foot rest for the right foot and flock lining in the glove box would be nice. My 2007 Golf Mk5 had both of these.
Being very picky:
- glovebox and armrest cubby hole should be lined with carpet material
- centre console storage area isn't deep enough for a large phone plugged into the USB socket
- dedicated button to fold in mirrors rather than an extra rotary position as it is now
- mirrors to auto fold when locking as an option in the on-board computer (yes I know I'm being really lazy with that one to avoid holding the lock button for 2 extra seconds!)
- the plastic area around the window switches would be better with some form of covering to give it a slightly nicer finish (fairly shiny plastic that picks up dirt easily)
- rear wheel well in cars without a spare to include some sort of boot storage container, had this in my C30 and it was really handy
Nothing in there that has a major effect on me but likely to be little things I do over time as and where I can.
- glovebox and armrest cubby hole should be lined with carpet material
- centre console storage area isn't deep enough for a large phone plugged into the USB socket
- dedicated button to fold in mirrors rather than an extra rotary position as it is now
- mirrors to auto fold when locking as an option in the on-board computer (yes I know I'm being really lazy with that one to avoid holding the lock button for 2 extra seconds!)
- the plastic area around the window switches would be better with some form of covering to give it a slightly nicer finish (fairly shiny plastic that picks up dirt easily)
- rear wheel well in cars without a spare to include some sort of boot storage container, had this in my C30 and it was really handy
Nothing in there that has a major effect on me but likely to be little things I do over time as and where I can.
I was thinking the exact same thing. Why need a buzzer when they don't actually stay on. The reason for the buzzer on past cars was to let you know the lights are on and it may drain the battery
Good shout on the speedo markings. I'm not even fussed that it doesn't say '30', just the fact that the notches are difficult to see.
Sorry, you have missed the point.
You leave the car at night with the light switch on headlights.
The headlights go out; fine.
Next day, probably bright and sunny, you get in the car and drive off totally unaware that your headlights are on dipped beam.
You can't see the switch, because it's hidden by your right hand on the wheel.
Illegal to drive on dipped beam in bright conditions.
Totally ridiculous that there is no headlights on audible warning.
Really? The first half of your scenario happens to us all the time as the Mrs is forgetting to switch them off. Despite my absolutely massive hands, I always notice and kill the lights as soon as I get in. As for driving with headlights on being illegal, umm..... no.
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Driving with fog lights on when the conditions are fine is illegal. I know this because I have been pulled for it a few years ago. Don't think it applies to headlights though
I thought the reason was most of Europe have left-hand drive and so it's cheaper to keep it on the left for UK models. Are you saying that the European SEAT's have the lever on the right?
This is what the regs say, although not that easy to interpret:
Requirements about the use of headlamps and front fog lamps
25.—(1) Save as provided in paragraph (2), no person shall use, or cause or permit to be used, on a road a vehicle which is fitted with obligatory dipped-beam headlamps unless every such lamp is kept lit–
(a)during the hours of darkness, except on a road which is a restricted road for the purposes of section 81 of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 by virtue of a system of street lighting when it is lit; and
(b)in seriously reduced visibility.
I read this as you must have two headlights and you must only use them at night or in seriously reduced visibility.
A sunny day would not constitute 'seriously reduced visibility', so I would be liable to be pulled over by the long arm of the law.
That means you mustn't drive in the dark or poor visibility unless you have your headlights on...
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Yes, I see your point, not necessarily illegal to drive on headlights all the time. Another interpretation and maybe more correct, legally, than mine.
I have just put a sticker on my steering wheel 'Turn off the headlights'!
Is some forgetting volvo have headlights on permanently and no one has a choice? It's not illegal to drive with headlights on during the day but as mentioned using fogs when not foggy is illegal and carries a fine too
My Honda bike also has the dipped beam on all the time, as soon as you turn the key (even before the engine starts) the light comes on and you can't switch it off. I always drove all my sporty cars/bikes with dipped beam on long before the vehicles were changed to have lights on all the time (LED running lights now) and have never been stopped by the police, well not for my lights.
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