How to choose a quality headlight car bulb upgrade

Many people are now aware that they can upgrade their car bulbs to improve their headlights. However, with so many different products on the market, how do you choose the best product for you?Here's our guide to making the right choice.1. Choose a quality manufacturerBulbs are a bit like batteries, they all look the same. However, when you install the bulb into the vehicle, the differences in performance become clear very quickly. A cheap bulb will generally perform poorly. It may appear to look cool, perhaps delivering a light comparable to a sunbed (particularly if it's been dipped in blue Dulux paint - we've seen examples!), but the quality of the light may be terrible. Ultimately, your headlights have to deliver a good amount of usable light for the safety of you and other road users. It's therefore important to choose a quality manufacturer - such as Philips or Osram - who make products for car manufacturers.2. Where are the bulbs made?Choosing a quality brand is an important and good first step. The next stage is to ask where the bulb is made. For example, do the big chain stores have their own bulb factories? (The answer is no, by the way). Is this brand of bulb trusted by vehicle manufacturers? You've invested in your car, so invest in a quality part. Brands like Philips and Osram not only have fantastic products, but they supply car manufacturers and make products in their own factories. The result? 100% quality control and a consistent product. What's to stop another 'brand' of bulb changing the supplier every few months but keeping the packaging the same? Nothing at all. Therefore, buying from a supplier who doesn't make the products in their own factories may mean that the actual product in the box can vary every time you purchase. In contrast, Philips are currently investing EUR 30m in their headlight development centre.3. PriceFinally, price is an important part of the equation. The big motor chains can easily charge