Poor Headlights

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Bogrotter
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I'm surprised that this topic hasn't been discussed before - I've searched but no-one seems to have brought it up.
I'm not impressed with my headlights, particularly the main beam.
I travel along the M180 in Lincolnshire frequently which is an unlit motorway & am disappointed in the projection of the main beam.
I have a Skoda Octavia, my wife has a Yeti & both would literally blind the jag.
I've previously had Volvos which, again have so much better headlights than the F.
Does anyone else find this?
Strewth - it's got a loud button :shock:
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scm
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Post by scm »

It'd help if you gave us vehicle details, so we know whch headlights you're talking about. I haven't had a problem with the LED lights on my MY18.
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Post by simpleR »

+1 on the LED's on my MY18. Very good white light and visibility.

The candles in the family Nissan are dreadful in comparison.
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Post by cj10jeeper »

No problem with mine.
If you’re comparing with saloons or SUV’s they will appear less effective as they are sat so much lower.
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Post by XZ4 »

Happy with mine.
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Post by Bogrotter »

It's an MY13 with xenon lights.
Some time ago I had a 2007 Volvo with xenon's, these were some of the best headlights I've ever driven with, like driving behind searchlights.
I know that xenon's degrade after a few years but mine are still bright white.
Wonder if I can upgrade to LED's?
Strewth - it's got a loud button :shock:
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Post by Arne »

I have a MY15 with xenon's, and I am very happy with mine. Just as good as other cars I have had with xenon's, and rather close to the LED's I have on my other car (a 2018 VW Arteon).
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Post by dbv6s »

I have a 13MY, no complaints about the headlights. Seem to be on par with other cars I’ve had
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Post by steviegtr »

Mines a 2017 with xenon dips. But the main beam as I am aware are just halogen lamps. The xenon stays on & the extra halogen comes on at main setting. Could be wrong. Will have a look later.
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Post by Bogrotter »

Mmmm, interesting comments. Thanks for your messages.
Strewth - it's got a loud button :shock:
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