Who is happy or unhappy with the standard H4 headlights?

[former member]

Just spoke to the same chap. Bottom line, it's passed type approval and that's that.
The next avenue I guess is letters to the boss here in the uk.

As mentioned before, there only seems to a minimum wattage. So the lights could pass that but be totally useless but still be okay.
But hey, who needs to see at night anyway? Not like it's a critical safety issue at all.
A few crashes here and there won't matter, as long as they can save a few bob on that batch of units rejected by LDV...

 

[Colin.ab]

I mentioned I'd be dropping a polite letter to BBC Watchdog as they will take up the case with lots of publicity .. exactly what VW don't want after the fiddled emissions data scandal

Please fill in the following form and lets get them some publicity so they give us better bulbs or replacement lights

Watchdog - Send your story to Watchdog - BBC One

 

[superflyguy]

Had the call myself today, very nice chap and thanked him for his quick response, but same answer and suggested contacting vw Milton Keynes,

 

[BIgben]

I mentioned I'd be dropping a polite letter to BBC Watchdog as they will take up the case with lots of publicity .. exactly what VW don't want after the fiddled emissions data scandal

Please fill in the following form and lets get them some publicity so they give us better bulbs or replacement lights

Watchdog - Send your story to Watchdog - BBC One

Done, come on Auntie Beeb.

 

[Lawce]

Submitted mine too, and not just to be awkward because the H4 lights really do not do the job and for 30k it's downright poor, my 82 golf lights are as good

 

[surf-report]

I've not had a call from him. Maybe I need to send the form again?

 

[CRD]

I mentioned I'd be dropping a polite letter to BBC Watchdog as they will take up the case with lots of publicity .. exactly what VW don't want after the fiddled emissions data scandal

Please fill in the following form and lets get them some publicity so they give us better bulbs or replacement lights

Watchdog - Send your story to Watchdog - BBC One

Filled in Watchdog form. In for a penny and all that......

 

[CRD]

As mentioned before, there only seems to a minimum wattage. So the lights could pass that but be totally useless but still be okay.
But hey, who needs to see at night anyway? Not like it's a critical safety issue at all.
A few crashes here and there won't matter, as long as they can save a few bob on that batch of units rejected by LDV...

This is the strange thing though- the actual light unit hardware (as shown in the forum shop), is almost identically priced, so why do they even bother with the H4 units?

 

[former member]

This is the strange thing though- the actual light unit hardware (as shown in the forum shop), is almost identically priced, so why do they even bother with the H4 units?

Just to be annoying?

 

[chriscroft]

As mentioned before, there only seems to a minimum wattage. So the lights could pass that but be totally useless but still be okay.
But hey, who needs to see at night anyway? Not like it's a critical safety issue at all.
A few crashes here and there won't matter, as long as they can save a few bob on that batch of units rejected by LDV...

VW, VW(UK) & VW Franchised Dealers/Parts Suppliers all make good money from repairs. You don't think its in their business plan ?

 

[former member]

I've just pinged a message to the Institute of the Motor Industry. I'll let you all know if I hear back.

 

[mopardave]

I've just pinged a message to the Institute of the Motor Industry. I'll let you all know if I hear back.

Nice one Polzeylad! Just contemplating my next move?????

 

[former member]

Nice one Polzeylad! Just contemplating my next move?????

I'm currently fighting an EXTREMELY dodgy planning application to an extension opposite us that will partially block our view.
I can tell from the responses that the Council Planning Department is cacking itself having been caught out breaching fundamental planning laws. Once I get the bit between my teeth, I'm like an angry attack dog. Only far uglier.

I've had BMW reimburse me thanks to a major design fault, VW extended our warranty by a year after non stop issues with our old California and more.

I will keep on pursuing this one...

 

[mopardave]

Polzeylad.....check your pm's mate.

 

[former member]

Polzeylad.....check your pm's mate.

Can't see anything - definitely been sent.
If not I can PM you my email address.

Edit - I got it!

 

[s80spf]

I mentioned I'd be dropping a polite letter to BBC Watchdog as they will take up the case with lots of publicity .. exactly what VW don't want after the fiddled emissions data scandal

Please fill in the following form and lets get them some publicity so they give us better bulbs or replacement lights

Watchdog - Send your story to Watchdog - BBC One

Done

 

[surf-report]

Had my phonecall from from Andy at DVSA, but missed it, by the time I phoned back he had left the office, so hopefully we will chat tomorrow.

 

[Alan Walsh]

I spoke to him (DVSA) today, very nice chap but he is not confident he can do anything the best thing he thinks is to get in touch with vw hq.

 

[CRD]

Had my phonecall from from Andy at DVSA, but missed it, by the time I phoned back he had left the office, so hopefully we will chat tomorrow.

+ 1. Phoned him back but he was on a half day!

 

[Adam Morgan]

Had my phonecall from from Andy at DVSA, but missed it, by the time I phoned back he had left the office, so hopefully we will chat tomorrow.

Missed his call too and had a voicemail left.