Are there different interpretations of flashing your headlights to other road users?

In regard to your answer to the query headed "Off Beam", whilst signalling by flashing is just a warning, I have always understood that flashing, i.e. two quick bursts of headlamps, signify the intention...

Should flashing headlights as a signal be added to the Highway Code?

We have had previous correspondence about headlight flashing. I see that in yesterday’s Telegraph you at last seem to be accepting that flashed headlights indicate ‘come on’ or ‘I am giving way’, whatever...

headlmap wiring woes

I own a Mazda 323 sport 2002, the passenger side headlight is not very bright on dip beam and when I switch to full beam turns off, I have replaced the bulb and the problem still occurs, any ideas what...

Headline covers clouding over

I had reason to change one of my headlamps on a 2002 Clio. I was astonished at the difference bewteen the two as thge old one had browned. I believe the Clios have styrene covers and not acrylic. I have...

Melted headlight bulb holder

You say in your write up on the Avensis 2003 that bulb holders "can melt, making replacement of bulbs impossible. Toyota replaces headlight units under warranty.". I am having some difficulties with Toyota,...

Should a flash of the headlights be used to warn of your presence or to indicate that you are giving way?

As we travelled along the nearside lane of a motorway recently, my husband flashed his car lights to indicate to a car driver wanting to join the motorway that we were there and that he should not attempt...

What is the fault that is preventing my Audi A4's self-levelling Xenon lights to level properly?

I just had some repairs to defective paintwork by a professional body shop on my 5-year-old Audi A4. Since getting the car back, the self-levelling Xenon headlights initially adjust when I turn the lights...

Lightmare in Berkshire

It seems now days that many cars are fitted with overpowered headlights, which are not necessary and are a danger to other road users. At one time I believed these lights were a vanity thing but there...

Thanks to Pentagon Hyundai Wakefield for fixing my i10's faulty headlight levelling switch.

For some months, my new Sept 2010 i10, 1.2 auto has made an elusive “Urr-urr, Urr-rr” noise, when on the road or engine running in "park." I ruled out the heater fan. Next I examined the cooling system...

Are Honda Accord fog light lenses particularly prone to breaking?

The glass of both of my front fog lights has broken within a month of each other. The car is garaged and not left anywhere unusual and no sign of damage anywhere else on the front bumper. Am I just unlucky...