Carrying a spare bulb kit

[jimny1]

I was looking online for spare bulb kit for my peugeot and was surprised to see i could only find packs of two, mainly for the headlamps which are extremely expensive or individual packs for others like side lights etc
I thought it was still compulsory to carry a spare set, but apparently not any more , it is optional
I then realised the probable reason why, most modern cars are notoriously difficult to change a bulb, especially inside a headlamp, unless you are lucky and your model is easy, , and if halfway up a mountainside in the pitch black even more so
I suspect unless you have fair diy skills you would just take your car to a garage and get them to do it for you

[crummy]

At one time a headlight bulb cost 50p

Now you might have to change the whole unit.. cost 50 quid.

That's progress..

[jimny1]

At one time a headlight bulb cost 50p

Now you might have to change the whole unit.. cost 50 quid.

That's progress..

Yes C, they make everything so expensive to replace nowadays
I got a fluid injection kit with the peugeot instead of a spare wheel , so was looking how much a spacesaver wheel would cost as i plan to do a lot of travelling , it wouldn't be any good if the tyre wall ripped, , and you wouldn't get much change from 200 euros !!
My old kia had a spare tyre in the well and i did have to use that once when somebody pierced the side of my tyre while at the supermarket , i think it was a a ruse to get me to stop there to steal from me , but i managed to drive home to change it

[Brandyboy]

I had a Ford Focus estate here for 15 years and not once did I need to change a bulb.

[jimny1]

I had a Ford Focus estate here for 15 years and not once did I need to change a bulb.

I think bulbs were made to last then B,as were the cars, plus most cars have daytime lights now so are on not just at night

[jimny1]

Just an additional point about headlight bulbs
I have a bit of calcium type build up on one edge of my left headlight lens which is polycarbonate
I have tried everything to remove it , lemon, bicarbonate of soda toothpaste etc, and other home remedies with limited success, i just have a special renovation paste to try that arrived today .Replacing the cover is a big job as the lens is fixed to the headlight with a special adhesive and the whole light needs removing from the car to do this , and not sticking it back in place properly can cause water and moisture ingress , its easier to replace the whole unit
Anyway while researching the problem someone made a good point, the hotter the headlamp bulb ,you can buy some very powerful bulbs nowadays, the more damage you will have to the plastic lens over time, so it is not just the sun you need to worry about its also internal heat
Found this in Quora

Stan Holmes Da maN
Former Retired Program Coordinator UMSL at University of MO (1997–2016)

What causes the plastic on modern cars' headlight covers to turn yellow after a few years?
Some of the bulbs like halogens burn extremely hot.

[Fixer Ed]

Yellowing internally is something which may or may not happen but the vast majority of external degradation is due to UV destroying the plastic.

On an old Ford Focus I had the deterioration was that bad the I had to start with 80 grit sandpaper and work up from that. Took an age and not little courage to attack them like that but it was the only way.

[jimny1]

Yellowing internally is something which may or may not happen but the vast majority of external degradation is due to UV destroying the plastic.

On an old Ford Focus I had the deterioration was that bad the I had to start with 80 grit sandpaper and work up from that. Took an age and not little courage to attack them like that but it was the only way.

I am starting to believe that is the only way i will get that film from the top of my headlight E
I spent a good hour today applying the renovation paste to the headlight and it only made a slight difference