Just thought I would add this extract from the recent Which ? test lab report on aftermarket headlight bulbs !

but how is the spread pattern? no point having lots of lux if its all in one place At work
At home

"I can't always believe facts I read on the web" - Charles Dickens

winner by default of the tractor vs caravan race

Which? results:

1st place - Xenons !
2nd place - Bosch Pure Light (can't find these to buy !)
3rd place - Osram Night Breaker

Do you have to get headlights re-aligned professionally, or just pop them in and hope ?

UB, just saw the Bosch pure light in 'Halfrauds' today. The bulbs are of course H7 'one out, one in' per side and no i haven't had them realigned, working on the principle that they were correctly aligned before and all you are doing is increasing the light output and not the actual spread. I've fitted Philips Diamond Vision last year and I'm very happy with them

.......and Which Mag gets paid for telling us that Xenons are best
Would'nt have another car without them regardless of the extra cost  2007 Freelander 2 HSE TD4 Manual with Premium Pack & Moonroof.
Stornoway Grey with Ebony Black Pleather, Clear Indicators, Body Side Mouldings etc.

Ok Andy, but here's the question....
Full LEATHER (which means leather not Pleather throughout - Including the handbook !!) or Xenon's

Thanks mcphersonstrut - I will look in Halfords and maybe get a pair !
Is it worth getting 4 of them for all beams ?

Unless you are extremely careful you will need to re-align the headlamps after changing the bulbs as you have to take the whole unit out. I know, I did it! Freelander 2 TD4 HSE auto Tonga Green/Alpaca

UB, If you've just got your pocket money from Mrs Buck and it's burning a hole then go for all four, clearly depends on the amount of night time full beam driving you do (I did all four ).
Adrian, I personally didn't have this issue as the two bolts at the top to remove the light units went back exactly as they were.

So as long as the bolts are re-aligned as to where they started from, it should be ok ? How many have changed their bulbs without any problems ??

I have the philips extreme, very good bright bulbs. I was told they dont last long but mine have been in around 18 mths now.
I didnt need to re-align them either At work
At home

"I can't always believe facts I read on the web" - Charles Dickens

winner by default of the tractor vs caravan race

mcphersonstrut wrote:

Ok Andy, but here's the question....
Full LEATHER (which means leather not Pleather throughout - Including the handbook !!) or Xenon's

ok, ok - I'd go for the leather handbook holder instead (if that was an obtainable option)  2007 Freelander 2 HSE TD4 Manual with Premium Pack & Moonroof.
Stornoway Grey with Ebony Black Pleather, Clear Indicators, Body Side Mouldings etc.