Lights
About headlights and fog lights: The front lights on your vehicle are important to your car’s driveability and safety at night. They allow you to see what is in front of you and allow other drivers to see you coming. Functional headlights are often required in...
About indicator bulbs and lenses: Your car’s indicators play an important role. They allow you to tell other drivers where you are going. Inside each indicator is a bulb and a lens. When the indicator is activated, the bulb will light up and flash intermittently...
Why are the tail / parking lights important? When your car’s headlights are turned on, the tail lights (or parking lights) are also activated. The tail lights are located on the back of your vehicle and allow your vehicle to be seen from behind, especially late...
Why are indicators important? Indicators / turn signals are very important to your car’s safety. They allow other drivers to know where you are going so that they can stay out of your way. They also double as hazard lights, which are activated during an...
Over the next week (18-25 July), Waikato police will be targeting vehicles with broken or malfunctioning headlights. The police aim to increase safety of our roads by urging drivers to keep their vehicle lights in good condition. Drivers who do not have functioning...
Since car manufacturers stopped using glass for headlights and switched to plastics, drivers have faced cloudy headlights. This is caused by oxidation. When your headlights become too cloudy, they will affect your ability to see at night and reduce your visibility to...
