How do I convert my headlights to Europe?

How do I convert my headlights to Europe?

If your car is stuck with regular, non-adjustable headlamps, you can adjust them yourself with beam adaptor stickers – place these on to your headlights and deflect the beam away to ensure you are legal for European driving.

Do I need headlamp converters in France?

YES. Headlamp converters are compulsory and are a legal requirement in France, and the majority of other countries in Europe where you have to drive on the right. This even applies if you are only driving during daylight hours.

Can left hand drive headlights be converted to right hand drive?

It isn’t necessary to stick anything in front of projector lamps to alter the beam, merely flick the lever over. To properly swap LHD to RHD you would need to replace the mask (or the whole projector unit) with one for the correct side.

Do you need beam deflectors for LED headlights?

Apparently the LED headlights have a much flatter beam spread than regular halogens and do not kick-up on the near side. So you do not need to fit deflectors – you should not dazzle incoming drivers.

Do I need Eurolites?

Q: Are Eurolites a legal requirement? A: The Eurolites are a legal requirement, as ALL Vehicle headlights will cause dazzle when driven on the on the opposite side of the road to that which they where designed for.

Do I need a Breathalyzer to drive in France 2021?

Do I need a breathalyser to drive in France? Strictly speaking, you’re required to have a breathalyser kit in your vehicle when driving in France, but the reality is that no penalty will be imposed if you can’t present one during a police road check.

Do I need a GB sticker in France after Brexit?

Note that vehicles featuring the letters GB together with the Council of Europe golden stars are no longer valid for driving abroad. If your vehicle does not have the UK identifier within the number plate, you will require a UK sticker. GB stickers will no longer be valid from the end of September.

How do I change the direction of my headlights?

Turn the screws clockwise to adjust the headlight inwards and counterclockwise to adjust them outwards. The headlight beam should fall just to the right of the center tapeline. Next, block out the adjusted headlight and do the same vertical and horizontal adjustment on the other headlight. Fine-tune the adjustments.

Is there a difference between RHD and LHD headlights?

The “cut-off” for low beam is different between LHD and RHD headlights. If you shine your headlights against a wall on low beam, you will see that the “cut-off” for your left headlight is significantly higher than for the right headlight. For a LHD vehicle, this is reversed.

Do xenon headlights need beam deflectors?

Yes, that’s correct. I have non-adaptive xenons and have recently taken the car to France. The more recent xenons now use ‘flat beam technology’ that obviates the need for deflectors (which I needed to have for my old 130i with xenons a few years back).

Where do you stick headlight converters?

NOTE: Generally, the converter will fit in the same position (NOT the opposite position) on each of the two Headlamps. For example, if the converter fits in the bottom left corner of the Driver’s side Headlamp, it will also fit in the bottom left corner of the Passenger’s side headlamp.

How do I fit the headlamp converters?

In order to fit the headlamp converters, you simply open the packaging and remove the card and instruction leaflet. On the Eurolites leaflet, there is a really easy to follow flow chart and as long as you follow the steps you won’t go far wrong. You’ll also find a list of vehicle makes and models and some diagrams.

Are headlamp converters compulsory in France?

Headlamp converters are compulsory and are a legal requirement in France, and the majority of other countries in Europe where you have to drive on the right. This even applies if you are only driving during daylight hours. What Do Headlamp Converters Do?

What types of headlight converters are available?

Headlight converters are available for all headlight types including standard, halogen, swivel, projector and Xenon/HID. Standard headlights have a bulb set into the centre of the reflector which is located at the back of the headlight. Halogen headlights are of a similar nature to standard headlights.

Are your headlamp converters suitable for xenon headlights?

They are also suitable for Xenon headlights and HID bulbs. Our headlamp converters safely redirect the beam from your headlights. They don’t simply block the beam, which will reduce your overall visibility.