NEW! PHILIPS ECO VISION

The world’s most environmentally friendly upgrade headlight bulbs. 20% less energy consumption, 10% more light and twice the life expectancy than standard bulbs. Now available in H1, H4 and H7 from PowerBulbs.com

Announcing the launch of Philips’ latest automotive lighting innovation - EcoVision.

Save energy & fuel
Over their lifetime, by consuming less energy, one pair of EcoVision lamps can save you up to 14 litres of fuel, which is equivalent to:

• £17.50 GBP / 22 Euros (@ £1.23 / €1,55 / litre)
• Over 124 miles / 200 km extra driving distance (@ 6 litres per 100 km)

Save money
EcoVision lamps last twice as long as standard lamps which means that you have to buy new lamps half as often. This saves you money on lamps: up to 15% on average.

Save the planet
Over their lifetime, one pair of EcoVision lamps will reduce your car’s CO2 emissions by up to 36 kg. If everyone switched to EcoVision, this would save 6 million tonnes of CO2 - the equivalent of 2 times the Black Forest.

Key Facts

• 20% less energy consumption
• 10% more light than standard
• Twice the life expectancy of a standard bulb
• Reduction in your car’s CO2 emissions by up to 36kg over the bulb’s lifetime.
• Quartz glass construction - safe to use with plastic lenses
• Standard wattage = fully road legal in the EU
• Sold in pairs (a pack of two bulbs)

THIS PRODUCT HAS JUST BEEN LAUNCHED - WE ARE TAKING PRE-ORDERS - STOCK IS EXPECTED SHORTLY.

Be the first to order this fantastic new product - visit PowerBulbs.com

Philips Vision Plus

We’ve got a great deal for our customers this September. Buy any pair of Philips Vision Plus H4 or H7 and you’ll receive another pair (in the same fitting only) absolutely free. This product is tried and tested, giving 50% more light on the road - it’s also previously won both the ‘Best Buy’ and ‘Recommended’ awards in Auto Express magazine.

You’ll also receive a free pair of Philips Blue Vision W5W sidelight bulbs and free worldwide standard delivery.

This offer is for a limited time so order early to take advantage of this excellent saving. With the dark nights just around the corner now is a perfect time to upgrade your headlight bulbs.

Buy Philips Vision Plus online today

Update (18/9/08) - due to huge demand for H1, this offer is now only available in H4 and H7 fittings.

For most people changing a bulb will take 15 minutes or so. Five TV’s Fifth Gear programme found a (thankfully!) unusual case of the Renault Megane, which requires owners to take the vehicle to the main dealer to change a bulb. Other bloggers have also noted the same problem. This is clearly costly, impractical and potentially dangerous, particularly if both bulbs were to fail and access to a dealership wasn’t available - i.e. at Christmas or on holiday.

Ultimately, your headlight bulbs are a vital part of safe driving, particularly as the autumn approaches and the dark nights set in. It’s therefore vital to have good access to the headlight in all our cars. Admittedly, sometimes vehicle manufacturers don’t always make it as easy to access the rear of the headlight as they could do, but for the vast majority it’s an achievable task.

Similarly, by installing original equipment products - such as Philips X-treme Power - you’re installing the highest quality, tested and compliant in accordance with European regulations, which should ensure longer interval periods. Moreover, as well as a good lifespan, you’ll also benefit from 80% more light on the road!

Find upgrade car bulbs for your vehicle - buy securely online with free worldwide delivery.

Some readers have emailed with a number of similar questions. For that reason we decided to compile a general ‘Questions and Answers’ about xenon headlight bulbs.

What are Xenon bulbs?
Xenon bulbs are car bulbs filled with Xenon gas, instead of halogen, and this gives a brighter, whiter light without increasing the wattage of the product.

Can I buy them in my local motor store?
These award winning products are difficult to locate in shops, but Power Bulbs specialise in supplying them to customers directly and we dispatch to countries all over the world every day.

How easy are they to install?
Do I need to do any modifications? Our bulbs are easy to install - simply replace your existing bulb. No modification is required.

I have plastic lenses on my car. Are your bulbs safe to use?
Yes - all products have a UV filter to prevent melting or discolouration of plastic lenses (unless stated).

Will installing these bulbs invalidate my warranty?
Not at all – no modification is required as it is simply a change of the bulb.

How long will they last?
The lifespan is comparable to that of a standard bulb.

Are these bulbs legal?
Yes. All our products are ‘E’ marked and meet ECE Regulation 37 (unless stated)

Are these bulbs the same as the blue coloured, powerful lights that I see on prestige cars?
No, but they’re the next best thing for a lot less money! The headlights on some prestige cars use a completely different lighting system called H.I.D. (High Intensity Discharge). This system is extremely complex and usually costs in excess of £800 on a new vehicle. Our bulbs deliver extra, whiter light output for a fraction of the cost!

We hope this will assist with some questions you may have had, but if you do have any others then please get in touch.

Power Bulbs offers a wide selection of headlight and car bulbs with free worldwide shipping on all orders.

Philips Xtreme Power (available in H4 and H7) is our best selling car/motorcycle headlight bulb at the moment, largely thanks to the excellent reviews and feedback that the product has received in the press and from automotive enthusiasts across the world.

Through the use of xenon gas, Philips X-Treme Power can offer up to 80% more light than standard - all through the same wattage (55w for H7, 60/55w for H4). This is a bold claim, but one that has been confirmed by numerous tests as well as customer feedback.

Car enthusiasts have also produced a number of videos which highlight the performance of Philips X-Treme Power. Whilst it is important to note that bulbs tend to work differently on different vehicles, they are at least indicative of the excellent results you can expect to see. Take a look…

Power Bulbs offers Philips X-Treme Power with free shipping worldwide. As a result we have customers from all over the world benefiting from this excellent product. If you know which bulb fitting you need simply select either H4 or H7. If you do not know which bulb fitting you need, simply take a look at our bulb finder to locate the correct headlight bulbs for your vehicle.

Running a car these days isn’t a cheap exercise, with fuel prices at an all-time high and other expenses, such as road tax, also increasing in cost. It’s therefore even more important to find ways to cut down the cost of motoring wherever possible.

There has been an increase in articles in the press, such as this example in The Times, detailing how motorists may be able to save money. One major cost drivers of modern cars face is servicing, particularly if through a main dealer.

As more and more vehicles are fitted with the latest technology, there is a tendency for prices to go up. One such technological advance is the xenon HID gas discharge system, fitted to more and more prestige vehicles these days. They use a different technology to standard halogen headlights which means, surprise surprise, the costs are much higher. The system itself, on a brand new vehicle, can cost anything between £800 and £1800 as an extra. Similarly, if the HID capsule (the equivalent of the bulb) fails, a main dealer can charge anywhere between £100 and £200 (+VAT and labour!).

You can save a small fortune by buying the exact same original equipment quality part direct from Power Bulbs. As a premier distributor for Philips, we cut out the middle man and pass the savings on to you. If you have the HID system and need a replacement HID capsule, then simply look in your vehicle handbook and establish whether you have a D2S or a D2R (they look similar but are different). Once you’ve done this, take a look at the links below and save!

Philips Xenon HID D2S
Philips Xenon HID D2R

Did you know that in most European countries it is mandatory to carry a spare bulb kit? Even if you’re not driving abroad, it makes good sense to carry a spare kit as bulbs always tend to fail at the most inconvenient times!

There are a whole host of cheap kits around, but when changing any part on your vehicle you always use a quality product. Choosing Philips means you are assured of original equipment quality; put simply this mean it’s the same high quality that your car manufacturer recommends.

The VisionCare range from Philips offers a high quality spare bulb and fuse kit in a compact, practical case. It includes:

1 x Headlight bulb
1 x 382 (P21W) bulb
1 x 380 (P21/5W) bulb
1 x 581 (PY21W) bulb
1 x 501 (W5W) bulb
1 x 10A fuse
1 x 15A fuse
1 x 20A fuse

Take a look at the Philips Vision Care European spare bulb kit range. Not sure which bulbs you need for your vehicle? Take a look at our bulb finder. You can purchase direct from Power Bulbs, the leading automotive lighting specialist, with free worldwide delivery.

Upgrading your car bulbs is a simple and cost effective way to improve the safety and styling of your vehicle. Changing bulbs varies slightly from vehicle to vehicle, but below you can view our video guide on the general process.

With all our upgrade headlight bulbs it’s just a case of taking the old bulb out and replacing it with the new one. No extra work required! You can then benefit from up to 90% more light on the road and a whiter, crisper beam.

One question we get asked every few days on the ‘phone is:

“Where can I buy these award winning Philips X-Treme Power bulbs in my area?”

The simple but unfortunate answer is that more often than not you can’t. The big-chain motor stores don’t carry Philips - because they have their own, very profitable brands. Similarly most smaller stores don’t tend to sell Philips either, but often sell cheaper or unknown brands.

Luckily Power Bulbs has been selling automotive lighting since 1977 and we specialise in selling direct to the consumer. You can buy Philips X-Treme Power, along with other leading brands such as Osram, direct from our web site at www.powerbulbs.com or by calling us on 0845 123 2855. We also don’t believe in charging for delivery, so we offer free postage worldwide!

We’ve all been there. Just when you’re least expecting it your headlight bulb decides to die. So what do you do? Most people, desperate to seek a replacement, head down to their local large motor store. At the time it seems the easiest option. But do you get the best product?

The products
Unfortunately you’re likely not to. The big name motor stores don’t make their own products, they tend to import and then repackage in their own branding. What does this mean for you? Basically you don’t know who has made the bulb. Similarly, the next time you need to change a bulb - and you choose what you believe to be the same brand - there’s no guarantee it might not just be a completely different bulb in the same box.

The price
Often these big outlets won’t be cheap either. A standard bulb may only be a fiver, but choose one of their upgrade range and you could be looking at over £20 per bulb. For that kind of money you want to be assured of getting the best possible quality. So, why take the risk?

Choose Original Equipment
Use an Original Equipment (OE) Quality product. What is OE? It simply means the manufacturer in question works with and supplies vehicle manufacturers. This means they have satisfied the very high quality standards that car manufacturers demand. It also means that the product will be made by that manufacturer in their own factories, meaning you can be assured you are getting a quality, like-for-like product every time - not just the same box!

The solution
Like the scouts always say, “be prepared!”. Carry a quality Philips spare bulb kit - they’re really affordable and because it’s Philips you know it’s a quality product every time. Plus when you’re looking for upgrades, don’t be tempted by the convenient option - get the best quality product for your money (and save a few pounds too!). Products like Philips X-Treme Power and Osram Nightbreaker will give you up to 90% more light, and because Philips and Osram are OE manufacturers you know you’re getting quality. Plus both products have been widely reviewed by leading magazines such as Auto Express.

Free delivery!
Power Bulbs also offers free worldwide delivery, plus if you’re in the UK or US and need your bulbs urgently we also offer a convenient express delivery service for a fee to cover our costs.