Online Store for bulbs?

Rowley Birkin QC

Morning all, looking for an online option for H7 dipped headlight bulbs.

I was in Halfrauds yesterday and their "Extreme Brilliance" type was €30 so I'm wondering if there is a cheaper online alternative. I am looking for a good quality bulb and don't mind waiting a few days as I have access to other cars in the evening time.

Also, Halfords Rally Bulbs were only €10. Aside from their illegality on the road what separates them from the other more expensive bulbs?

Cheers.

Anan1

I've used www.powerbulbs.co.uk more than once, i've always found them good.

Rowley Birkin QC

Excellent, that site looks very familiar. Any one care to reccommend from this lot;

http://www.powerbulbs.com/bulb_finder.asp?cat1=39&make_id=29&model_id=841&year_id=841&bulb=1

Eoin

"Philips Blue Vision H7" look quite good. I wouldn't bother with the Osram ones. I just got a set for my car, and they're not quite as white as I was hoping for - still a bit of a yellow hue.

biko

I like Osram Night Breakers

Anan1

I got the X-Treme Power in the H4, found them much better than standard. They're not cheap in the H7, although I found them good enough that i'd pay the money.

jayok

biko wrote: »

I like Osram Night Breakers

+1 - for about €25 on e-bay you can get a set. Have the H4 and H7 in two cars and saw a remarkable improvement.

Rowley Birkin QC

Going to get the X-Treme Power I think. Pack of 2 isn't bad for €37 considering Halfords wanted €29 a piece for their own brand.

Final question, does anyone have discount codes for this site?

Anan1

bigkev49 wrote: »

Final question, does anyone have discount codes for this site?

I had one, think it was worth 15% or so. If you give me an hour or so, i'll see if I can dig it out for you.

Rowley Birkin QC

Cheers Anan1, that would be great.

Alun

Echo the recommendation for powerbulbs.co.uk, I've dealt with them on a number of occasions and all went well. One thing I would say though is to get a spare or two while you're at it.

Anan1

Here's the code for 15%: astgt15

maidhc

I bought from these lads before:
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/PHILIPS-H7-EXTREME-X-TREME-HEADLIGHT-BULBS-80-BRIGHTER_W0QQitemZ190244010478QQcmdZViewItem?hash=item190244010478&_trkparms=72%3A636|39%3A1|66%3A2|65%3A12|240%3A1318&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14

ninty9er

Is it just me or do most of these sites not know the fittings a car takes, despite having the "select a make/model" option.

Micksgarage tells me I need a H7 for main and dipped, when in fact I need a H7 for dipped and HB3 for main. Powerbulbs on the other hand knows this!!

(And yes, I was stupid enough not to check before ordering)

@OP: I, like Eoin S am also disappointed at how "not exactly white" Osrams are

Eoin

I bought mine off eBay from this seller. Delivery was relatively prompt.

Rowley Birkin QC

Bulbs arrived this morning as described. Fitted them this evening and I can't recommend them highly enough. Huge gains in pure white light from the old bulbs and the bulbs also seem to throw more light out to the side of the car. Free pack of parking bulbs aswell which were a great improvement on the previous ones.

All for the just over the price of one of Halfords Extreme Brilliance bulb. Job.

Cheers again Anan1.