Flexible fingered Halfords lady

Norfolk Ninja · 26th February 2023, 16:25

A few weeks ago, as the winter nights drew in, and driving in the dark became a regular occurrence I decided that negotiating country roads based more on remembering where the bends were than actually being able to see anything was a bad idea. I have a Club 75 with the basic headlights and any ideas about upgrading to Xenon was vetoed by the wife on the grounds of wanting money for heating and food instead of essential Rover goodies. Time for plan B. Halfords 100% brighter dip bulbs and " would you like us to fit them sir" Yes please I said thinking they'll give up when they see how awkward they are! But no! A few minutes later the lady fitter returned to the shop saying "all done". I was well impressed and have been enjoying my 100% brighter dips until yesterday when a sidelight bulb failed. Today, feeling confident, I went to change my sidelight bulb because it was the passenger side which is a bit easier than the drivers side. To my intense disappointment I discovered my 100% brighter bulb sitting in the bulb holder at a jaunty 45 degree angle held in by luck and a complete disregard for gravity. The rubber cover protecting the back of the bulbs is somewhere between Halfords and everywhere I've been since. So, thanks Halfords lady, lesson learnt Halfords are as rubbish as everyone says. And if you have read this all the way to here you could have done a bulb change yourself by now! Happy Rovering! Regards Graham

another_clean_sheet · 26th February 2023, 16:41

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Originally Posted by Norfolk Ninja

A few weeks ago, as the winter nights drew in, and driving in the dark became a regular occurrence I decided that negotiating country roads based more on remembering where the bends were than actually being able to see anything was a bad idea. I have a Club 75 with the basic headlights and any ideas about upgrading to Xenon was vetoed by the wife on the grounds of wanting money for heating and food instead of essential Rover goodies. Time for plan B. Halfords 100% brighter dip bulbs and " would you like us to fit them sir" Yes please I said thinking they'll give up when they see how awkward they are! But no! A few minutes later the lady fitter returned to the shop saying "all done". I was well impressed and have been enjoying my 100% brighter dips until yesterday when a sidelight bulb failed. Today, feeling confident, I went to change my sidelight bulb because it was the passenger side which is a bit easier than the drivers side. To my intense disappointment I discovered my 100% brighter bulb sitting in the bulb holder at a jaunty 45 degree angle held in by luck and a complete disregard for gravity. The rubber cover protecting the back of the bulbs is somewhere between Halfords and everywhere I've been since. So, thanks Halfords lady, lesson learnt Halfords are as rubbish as everyone says. And if you have read this all the way to here you could have done a bulb change yourself by now! Happy Rovering! Regards Graham

Did mine ok

Norfolk Ninja · 26th February 2023, 16:47

They won't be doing mine again. Or anything else!

macafee2 · 26th February 2023, 16:57

I've struggled with doing the dip beam bulbs.

macafee2

dave lincs · 26th February 2023, 17:19

Hi Graham if you up my way soon and you're struggling feel free to call in and I will do them for you should also have a cover as well

Yorkshire GOC · 26th February 2023, 18:17

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Originally Posted by dave lincs

Hi Graham if you up my way soon and you're struggling feel free to call in and I will do them for you should also have a cover as well

A grand offer Dave

dave lincs · 26th February 2023, 18:28

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Originally Posted by Yorkshire GOC

A grand offer Dave

That's what the club is about Martin if you don't get your misfire sorted drop me a text and then you can pop over with it

Norfolk Ninja · 26th February 2023, 18:39

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Originally Posted by dave lincs

Hi Graham if you up my way soon and you're struggling feel free to call in and I will do them for you should also have a cover as well

That's really kind Dave. I did them ok after a short struggle. Regarding the rubber cover,
luckily my 90 year old Mum has a garage full of 75 spares. Regards Graham

StewartIngram · 27th February 2023, 08:32

Easier to remove the front bumber & take the headlight off - not difficult or time cinsuming.

Georgies Dad · 27th February 2023, 11:21

I have a box of plasters for your grazed knuckles if you want them

26th February 2023, 16:25	#1
Norfolk Ninja Avid contributor Landrover Freelander 1 Join Date: Oct 2020 Location: LOWESTOFT Posts: 183 Thanks: 388 Thanked 114 Times in 51 Posts	Flexible fingered Halfords lady A few weeks ago, as the winter nights drew in, and driving in the dark became a regular occurrence I decided that negotiating country roads based more on remembering where the bends were than actually being able to see anything was a bad idea. I have a Club 75 with the basic headlights and any ideas about upgrading to Xenon was vetoed by the wife on the grounds of wanting money for heating and food instead of essential Rover goodies. Time for plan B. Halfords 100% brighter dip bulbs and " would you like us to fit them sir" Yes please I said thinking they'll give up when they see how awkward they are! But no! A few minutes later the lady fitter returned to the shop saying "all done". I was well impressed and have been enjoying my 100% brighter dips until yesterday when a sidelight bulb failed. Today, feeling confident, I went to change my sidelight bulb because it was the passenger side which is a bit easier than the drivers side. To my intense disappointment I discovered my 100% brighter bulb sitting in the bulb holder at a jaunty 45 degree angle held in by luck and a complete disregard for gravity. The rubber cover protecting the back of the bulbs is somewhere between Halfords and everywhere I've been since. So, thanks Halfords lady, lesson learnt Halfords are as rubbish as everyone says. And if you have read this all the way to here you could have done a bulb change yourself by now! Happy Rovering! Regards Graham

27th February 2023, 11:21	#10
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26th February 2023, 16:47	#3
Norfolk Ninja Avid contributor Landrover Freelander 1 Join Date: Oct 2020 Location: LOWESTOFT Posts: 183 Thanks: 388 Thanked 114 Times in 51 Posts	They won't be doing mine again. Or anything else!

26th February 2023, 16:57	#4
macafee2 This is my second home Rover 75 Saloon & Tourer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Lincoln Posts: 14,993 Thanks: 1,630 Thanked 3,032 Times in 2,181 Posts	I've struggled with doing the dip beam bulbs. macafee2

26th February 2023, 17:19	#5
dave lincs Posted a thing or two Rover 75 Saloon Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Louth Posts: 1,450 Thanks: 380 Thanked 986 Times in 476 Posts	Hi Graham if you up my way soon and you're struggling feel free to call in and I will do them for you should also have a cover as well

27th February 2023, 08:32	#9
StewartIngram Gets stuck in Rover 75 Connoisseur 2.5 V6 auto Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Chatteris, Cambridgeshire Posts: 918 Thanks: 320 Thanked 159 Times in 127 Posts	Easier to remove the front bumber & take the headlight off - not difficult or time cinsuming.