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just had my philips h7 headlight bulbs replaced from hids4u.( 1 blown 1 flickering) any way they sent me a new pack but also a card with 10% off the code is
101ABC,the discount works at there other group websites.

autobulbsdirect.co.uk

hids4u.co.uk

bhpplus.co.uk

code expires 31st march 2012.

Strange you should say that jonny, one of my headlight bulbs went last night and they're Phillips Ultra Blue Vision from hids4u. I was going to enquire about getting them replaced, what's the procedure to get them replaced?

i had to ring them up and get a returns invoice number.i still had box which bulbs came in,so sent them back with my receipt in and sent them back recorded delivery on monday ,received back yesterday.new bulbs +side light bulbs.
woman did ask when i rung up order id number which is on your receipt+and did ask what problem was.

My bulbs keep going too!!

Bought these...
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/H7-ICE-BLUE-X ... 45e97599f4

They've sent me 2 free packs out and once again tonight one dies!
5 Bulbs gone in the past 5 months

@AJ_7
Are the Philips bulbs canbus or does the dash light up? and how long you had them? 1st bulb gone?

was thinking on getting some nice bulbs that give that clear white light, but it seems they dont last very long once installed ? any advise ?

bulbs bought from hids4u do come with a 2 year warranty just remember to keep receipt just in case.

Polo 2011 Moda wrote:My bulbs keep going too!!

Are the Philips bulbs canbus or does the dash light up? and how long you had them? 1st bulb gone?

what does canbus mean ?

jonnymagnum wrote:bulbs bought from hids4u do come with a 2 year warranty just remember to keep receipt just in case.

Good to know !!

The Sheriff wrote:

Polo 2011 Moda wrote:My bulbs keep going too!!

Are the Philips bulbs canbus or does the dash light up? and how long you had them? 1st bulb gone?

what does canbus mean ?

Little warning light on dash thinks the bulb is out because their not canbus.

Polo 2011 Moda wrote:My bulbs keep going too!!

Bought these...
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/H7-ICE-BLUE-X ... 45e97599f4

They've sent me 2 free packs out and once again tonight one dies!
5 Bulbs gone in the past 5 months

@AJ_7
Are the Philips bulbs canbus or does the dash light up? and how long you had them? 1st bulb gone?

I am using Philips bulbs too, same as AJ_7, for 8 months now and so far so good. I work with lighting so one advice I have is to ensure that you do not touch the glass part of the bulb with your fingers. Make sure to always use a cloth or a napkin. Touching the bulb with your finger will reduce the lifespan by at least half. Its never very clear on the packaging that it is not recommemded to touch them.
Im not saying thats the only problem, but could help

I never touch the bulbs

me neither i put rubber gloves on.

My left handside headlight bulb went a few weeks ago and the one on the right hand side has just gone today. Not very impressed with the quality of the Phillips bulbs if i'm honest...

I think its the car (Somehow)...
I've had same bulbs in other cars in the past & they've never gone.

Polo 2011 Moda wrote:I think its the car (Somehow)...
I've had same bulbs in other cars in the past & they've never gone.

Either the car or the diabolical roads in Yorkshire... Getting a set of Osram Nightbreakers next, see how long they last me.