"SteveH" > wrote in message
. ..
> TonyB > wrote:
>
>> This may sound obvious but if it saves someone else hassle it'll be worth
>> it.
>>
>> I bought some rather cheap bulbs from ebay for the 156.
>> One failed within two hours of installation and the other emits so little
>> light I had to drive home on the fogs.
>>
>> I have now purchased a set of Halfords Xenon which although expensive (
>> they
>> had an offer, £24.90 each, buy one get one free. ) seem to be just the
>> job.
>>
>> I know I can get quality bulbs on ebay but I needed them instantly or I
>> won't get home from work tomorrow!
>
> 25 quid!
>
> You could get a set of HIDs for not much more. That's what we did with
> ours.

My 50w HID kit was about £50 IIRC. Recommend.

> I believe it'll pass the new MOT regs., too, as many 'wagons came with
> self-levelling rear shocks.

Been through 3 MOTs with hid now.