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Getting headlight bulb replaced at motor factors?

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  • 31-01-2024 3:08pm
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    lucalux
    Registered Users Posts: 1,190 ✭✭✭lucalux


    Really appreciate some info please, just wondering do the likes of top part or local motor factors replace bulbs for a fee usually?

    I can't face into the absolute rigmarole of trying to change them myself today, I'm just coming off a week sick.

    Just not sure if I could ask them, and if so an idea of prices?

    Also I'm not sure if Osram Nightbreakers are worth it compared to Phillips Whitevision or similar, any recs?

    h7 55w bulbs

    thanks a mill

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    Marco Creamy Penalty
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    usually they’d be happy enough to do things like that but if it’s a bit of a farce all the same they might not be bothered.

    It’s hard to say for sure what a particular one will do, I know Halfords will do so for a small fee.

    Best to just ask honestly.



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    User1998
    Registered Users Posts: 6,600 ✭✭✭User1998


    If you want a bulb fitted go to Halfords or a mechanics. Generally speaking motor factors do not fit parts



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    MarkR
    Moderators, Regional Midwest Moderators Posts: 11,101 Mod ✭✭✭✭MarkR


    Some tyre places often will do it too, but likely only to have basic bulbs.



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    hoodie6029
    Registered Users Posts: 3,870 ✭✭✭hoodie6029


    My local place does wiper fitting for free but given what a pain in the arse most bulbs are I doubt they’d waste their time.

    Tyre bay is probably your best bet or Halfords.

    The road to Hell is paved with good intentions.



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    Marco Creamy Penalty
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    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121701388#Comment_121701388

    My local would be the same happily fit things if it’s a handy job but if they need to lift a screwdriver you can fcuk off to the garage 🤣

    I would say going to Halfords for supply and fit if there’s one locally would be your best bet OP



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    Whocare
    Registered Users Posts: 1,117 ✭✭✭Whocare


    It all depends on motor factors



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    lucalux
    Registered Users Posts: 1,190 ✭✭✭lucalux


    Thanks all, no Halfords near me otherwise I would have gladly paid them to do it, hassle or not, have the bulbs already.

    Anyway, realised i need to have headlight connector replaced in the headlamp unit so off to the mechanic with me. Motor factors lad was really helpful at any rate

    PITA to need to remove trim/battery to change bulbs at all, but how and ever.



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    witnessmenow
    Registered Users Posts: 7,150 ✭✭✭witnessmenow


    I go to the local tyre place to do mine, mine is a inside the wheel well job. I have changed some in the past, but for the price they charge (€15 including bulb) I'd rather just let them do it!



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    Anaki r2d2
    Registered Users Posts: 960 ✭✭✭Anaki r2d2


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/2058334042/getting-headlight-bulb-replaced-at-motor-factors

    I thought the night breakers were good on a vw golf. Never had the other option

    Any motor factors near me would not fit.

    Halfords the best option as other have said. Some cars are really easy to fit. Others a right pain.



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