What Headlight Bulb is Best for My Car?
Choosing the right headlight bulb for your car starts with understanding the fitment type. Look for the fitment code (such as H7) printed on the base of your current bulb or use our car bulb finder tool to quickly search by your vehicle's registration number. This ensures a perfect match every time.
Halogen Bulbs
Halogen bulbs are the most common and cost-effective option. Known for their warm, yellowish beam, they’re typically priced lower than Xenon and LED bulbs. Halogen bulbs usually last around 2,000 working hours. They are a popular choice for standard headlight applications but now come in brighter, whiter options (indicated by the K number, like 5000K). A higher K number means a cooler, more bluish light, while lower K numbers offer a warmer, yellowish light.
Xenon (HID) Bulbs
Xenon HID bulbs offer a longer lifespan of about 10,000 hours, providing a bright, white light. However, they can deteriorate over time, losing brightness. These bulbs are typically more expensive than Halogen bulbs, and it’s important to note that Xenon HID lights are only legal for cars that were originally equipped with them from the manufacturer.
LED Bulbs
LED bulbs are gaining popularity due to their impressive energy efficiency and longevity—lasting up to 30,000 hours. They produce a bright, white beam similar to Xenon bulbs but use less energy. However, LED bulbs are also subject to the same legal restrictions as Xenon bulbs. They can only be fitted to vehicles that originally came with LED lights from the manufacturer.
Why Choose Our Car Light Bulbs?
At My Motor World, we offer high-quality bulbs from trusted brands like Elta, Bosch, and QH. Our collection includes a wide variety of headlight bulbs, indicator bulbs, and other essential automotive lighting parts, ensuring you find the right fit for your car.
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