Just buy a bloody bulb (or 2) !
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Maybe just me but I don't care whether people have their front fogs on or not. They're not blinding, they don't conceal indicators like some designs of headlights, they make cars more visible, they're generally less painful to look at than DRLs, can't really see why anyone can get annoyed about it.
JimSuperSix said:
Maybe just me but I don't care whether people have their front fogs on or not. They're not blinding, they don't conceal indicators like some designs of headlights, they make cars more visible, they're generally less painful to look at than DRLs, can't really see why anyone can get annoyed about it.
But you'd be breaking the law wouldn't you. It's a ticketable offense to have your fogs on when it's not foggy, especially the front ones. If there were more traffic police on the roads, then all these fog light muppets would be getting pulled over. Long time since you learned to drive is it? grumpynuts said:
JimSuperSix said:
Maybe just me but I don't care whether people have their front fogs on or not. They're not blinding, they don't conceal indicators like some designs of headlights, they make cars more visible, they're generally less painful to look at than DRLs, can't really see why anyone can get annoyed about it.
But you'd be breaking the law wouldn't you. It's a ticketable offense to have your fogs on when it's not foggy, especially the front ones. If there were more traffic police on the roads, then all these fog light muppets would be getting pulled over. Long time since you learned to drive is it? He said that he doesn't dislike fog lights. I cannot see any relevance in your comment.
kapiteinlangzaam said:
You'll be pleased (or angered) to know that this is not just a UK problem.
1/2 the aholes on the road here in NL have at least one bulb out at the moment, its like a bloody epidemic.
Have to say im impressed with both my Focus and XC90, two quick release tabs and the headlights are out <5s for both cars... I agree that should be mandatory these days.
There's always a strange habit of assuming it's only a local problem but I tend not to bother disputing that.1/2 the aholes on the road here in NL have at least one bulb out at the moment, its like a bloody epidemic.
Have to say im impressed with both my Focus and XC90, two quick release tabs and the headlights are out <5s for both cars... I agree that should be mandatory these days.
It's just one of those annoying things that people do.
My car had a sidelight not working earlier this week but it's working fine now - I'm really hoping it's an anomaly and not a pain in the arse electrical fault that's waiting to come back.
Jimmy Recard said:
grumpynuts said:
JimSuperSix said:
Maybe just me but I don't care whether people have their front fogs on or not. They're not blinding, they don't conceal indicators like some designs of headlights, they make cars more visible, they're generally less painful to look at than DRLs, can't really see why anyone can get annoyed about it.
But you'd be breaking the law wouldn't you. It's a ticketable offense to have your fogs on when it's not foggy, especially the front ones. If there were more traffic police on the roads, then all these fog light muppets would be getting pulled over. Long time since you learned to drive is it? He said that he doesn't dislike fog lights. I cannot see any relevance in your comment.
Edited by anonymous-user on Sunday 7th February 12:55
JimSuperSix said:
Exactly, from a functionality point of view, DRLs and front fogs both do about the same thing, DRLs can be more unpleasant to look at, yet people get irrationally angry that another car has front fogs on but are OK with DRLs, I assume just from a holier-than-thou sort of view that seems quite common in life, and especially on this forum.
I agree with you. I don't use my fog lights unless it's foggy, but I don't see a problem with their soft glow. They're not harsh and don't glare like LEDs or the other types.Edited by JimSuperSix on Sunday 7th February 12:55
J4CKO said:
I think the Fogs thing isnt as prevalent, it was a late nineties into the 2000s thing, I blame all the adverts with cars with their fogs ablaze, muppets thought it looked good so tunrned them on, was usually french stuff.
I disagree, front fog light use is worse than ever.My theory is the mandatory DRL rules are to blame. People with older cars see all the new cars with DRL's and think "hey. I've got those extra front lights too. I'll switch mine on"
There are probably a lot of people who don't realise they have a headlight out until someone tells them. I used to have Z4 and it had headlights like candles, if I had one or two lights on I could never tell. I'm sure a lot of cars are like this.
I did see a car with no brake lights a few weeks ago, we were in slow moving A road traffic so I got alongside and got the drivers attention and told her. Just shrugged her shoulders. Can't help some people.
I did see a car with no brake lights a few weeks ago, we were in slow moving A road traffic so I got alongside and got the drivers attention and told her. Just shrugged her shoulders. Can't help some people.
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