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Hi all. I would like to increase the power of the bulbs in the headlights. My man tells me this is not advisable because the headlight lens is plastic rather than glass and the new bulbs (probably from Halfords or similar) would produce too much heat and tend to melt the lens from the inside. I am not sure he is correct but would like to know if any member has any experience with this issue. Someting for a lovely Sunday morning.

Thanks guys for all your helpful contributions. One or two things I am not clear about. My car has HL washers using a jet as standard. Are some of you referring to any other HL washer fix? Also do you fit all 4 HL bulbs both innner / main and outer / dipped with HID bulbs? Some people seem to be just fitting the outer / dipped bulbs. And does all this mean that the beams need to be checked for level? If so that would need to be done at a garage I suppose. Quite keen to do some of this work myself. Thanks.

Hi everybody I have a 2004 S type silver which I love and I have done 97,000 miles. Had a few problems with gearbox and centre dash panel whiich was replaced after it kept flashing. I think my headlights are not nearly as bright as they could be. I know I could take it to Halfords and they would fit either the full HID bulbs or the half whatever I bought. My man who does the servicing says they burn too hot and this could cause heat problems. Halfords claim they are suitable for plastic headlamps. What do others think? Also - can you buff up the plastic HL lenses from the outside because they have discoloured somewhat? Thanking you in advance.

I know this post is a year old but I have exactly the same problem. Lost the lock nut key and went to Grange in Welwyn for help. Wanted to charge me 69.99 to remove the nuts then 80.00 for a new set. I know they have a master set and could do it easily and quickly. Mechanics sitting around doing nothing and smoking but I am not paying them 150.00 for this 'service'. How do they get away with it?