Headlights

MRM · 4th December 2008, 08:21

Hello All, I recently needed to change a headlight bulb but in the end gave up (went to sooth my skinned hands) and got my local Hafords to do it for me. Even they made a job and a half out of it. To cut a long story short, the bulbs were not fitted correctly and certainly did not illuminate directly ahead. So I went back to Halfords the next day and they got a so called expert to check and apparently the previous guy had tried to fit the bulbs in up side down, or so they said, and they had just come loose. No problem to re fit BUT they said that one of the inspections plates was missing (near side). It was there when I first went to Halfords and certainly put back on because I was wathing him do it. So obviously this wasn't fitted correctly either. I had to complain to Halfords customer services and they have told me that if I get a new one and send them the receipt they will refund me. Question is, where can I get one? Can anyone help? Thanks.

Greeners · 4th December 2008, 08:44

LKes@SMC has new ones in stock...banner at the top of the page

SMC Trading · 4th December 2008, 09:24

He does indeed!

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Rover-75-MG-ZT...713.m153.l1262

David3807 · 4th December 2008, 09:32

And if SMC cant help any X Part dealer will be able to supply.

MRM · 4th December 2008, 16:22

Thanks all.
Mr SMC is there a difference between the near side and off side? Your add says L/H. The one that Halfords kindly lost for me is the passenger side. If you let me know I will buy one now. Thanks very much

kevin · 4th December 2008, 16:30

here the right hand one.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Rover-75-MG-ZT...742.m153.l1262

MRM · 4th December 2008, 16:41

Thanks very much. I must be really stupid. Which is right and which is left, I mean I know which is which but depends which way I look at the car. Is there a standard way to look at the car?! Maybe easier if somebody tells me passenger side or driver side. I need passenger side. Ta very much

Christopher · 4th December 2008, 16:45

As our cars are RHD then I take right to be drivers/off-side

MRM · 4th December 2008, 17:11

I agree with your logic completely Christopher. But if I am sanding at the front of the car looking at the right hand headlamp then this is near side, or passenger side. Anyway, that's the side where my inspection plate is missing.

Dave Goody · 4th December 2008, 17:32

How much did Halfords charge to change bulbs and did you buy them from them? Dave

4th December 2008, 08:21	#1
MRM Regular poster ZT 160T+ Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Nottingham Posts: 34 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Headlights Hello All, I recently needed to change a headlight bulb but in the end gave up (went to sooth my skinned hands) and got my local Hafords to do it for me. Even they made a job and a half out of it. To cut a long story short, the bulbs were not fitted correctly and certainly did not illuminate directly ahead. So I went back to Halfords the next day and they got a so called expert to check and apparently the previous guy had tried to fit the bulbs in up side down, or so they said, and they had just come loose. No problem to re fit BUT they said that one of the inspections plates was missing (near side). It was there when I first went to Halfords and certainly put back on because I was wathing him do it. So obviously this wasn't fitted correctly either. I had to complain to Halfords customer services and they have told me that if I get a new one and send them the receipt they will refund me. Question is, where can I get one? Can anyone help? Thanks.

4th December 2008, 08:44	#2
Greeners Moderator MG-ZTT Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Ware, Herts Posts: 19,798 Thanks: 161 Thanked 1,249 Times in 1,036 Posts	LKes@SMC has new ones in stock...banner at the top of the page __________________ *David* Impecunity is the mother of ingenuity Useful how to's for common problems Car Of The Month Jan 2014 [SatNav Power Down] [Coolant Level] [SatNav Repair] [Diesel Non Starting] [Paint Codes] [Rear Light Seals] [Reversing Light Switch] [Bleeding Brakes][Sunroof Drain] [Early ZT's][Instrument Pack Diagnostics][ATC Diagnostics]

4th December 2008, 16:45	#8
Christopher Owners Club Director Rover 75 V6 Copperleaf Red, MG ZTT 190+ Lagoon & Early MGF Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Rugby Posts: 9,287 Thanks: 105 Thanked 343 Times in 81 Posts	As our cars are RHD then I take right to be drivers/off-side __________________ Christopher in banana veritas

4th December 2008, 17:32	#10
Dave Goody This is my second home 15 years of 75s & ZTs now an XTrail Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Danbury, Essex Posts: 3,761 Thanks: 18 Thanked 88 Times in 56 Posts	How much did Halfords charge to change bulbs and did you buy them from them? Dave __________________ ZT 190 X Power Grey The Only Colour is this Dark Silver!! When I was a kid I was scared of earwigs because I thought they actually lived in your ears. I was even more terrified of cockroaches!

4th December 2008, 09:24	#3
SMC Trading I really should get out more....... Rover 75 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Nr Harlow Posts: 2,872 Thanks: 1 Thanked 6 Times in 5 Posts	He does indeed! http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Rover-75-MG-ZT...713.m153.l1262

4th December 2008, 09:32	#4
David3807 Posted a thing or two 2002 R75 Conn SE 2.5l Auto Tourer, 2001 R75 Conn SE 2.5 Auto Saloon Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Gravesend Posts: 1,897 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	And if SMC cant help any X Part dealer will be able to supply.

4th December 2008, 16:22	#5
MRM Regular poster ZT 160T+ Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Nottingham Posts: 34 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Thanks all. Mr SMC is there a difference between the near side and off side? Your add says L/H. The one that Halfords kindly lost for me is the passenger side. If you let me know I will buy one now. Thanks very much

4th December 2008, 16:30	#6
kevin I really should get out more....... ford focus ghia Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: herts Posts: 2,553 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	here the right hand one. http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Rover-75-MG-ZT...742.m153.l1262

4th December 2008, 16:41	#7
MRM Regular poster ZT 160T+ Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Nottingham Posts: 34 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Thanks very much. I must be really stupid. Which is right and which is left, I mean I know which is which but depends which way I look at the car. Is there a standard way to look at the car?! Maybe easier if somebody tells me passenger side or driver side. I need passenger side. Ta very much

4th December 2008, 17:11	#9
MRM Regular poster ZT 160T+ Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Nottingham Posts: 34 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I agree with your logic completely Christopher. But if I am sanding at the front of the car looking at the right hand headlamp then this is near side, or passenger side. Anyway, that's the side where my inspection plate is missing.