PMM editor, Kieran Nee, sat down with Philips Lighting’s UK country manager, Richard Armstrong to chat about the legal bind the aftermarket has been left in when it comes to retrofit LED bulbs. Hi Richard, could you give readers an overview of where retrofit LED bulbs sit in the aftermarket right now? No problem Kieran. ...

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PMM hears from Lumileds’ UK manager Richard Armstrong about the work that has gone into producing Philips workshop lighting solutions and why warmer lights make for happier technicians. The right lighting in the workplace is a prerequisite for effective and safe working. Large areas – such as workshops – often require specific lighting for individual ...

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New to the Philips Automotive lighting range, these lightbars aim to provide visibility of 400 metres or more, giving drivers a clearer view of the way ahead and more to plan or react to changing conditions. Also, the cool 6500 Kelvin colour temperature is said to enhance driver focus without inducing eye-strain. They are fully compliant with ECE-R149 standards, the lightbars are ...

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Lumileds has launched a webpage, providing details of Philips’ authorised distribution partners both in the UK and Ireland. The webpage has been launched in a bid to continue the company’s fight against counterfeit lighting products in the automotive industry. Lumileds has spearheaded the campaign against fake lighting products for many years; for example, it introduced ...

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As an automotive aftermarket business expert, Andy Savva, The Garage Inspector, has supported many garage owners in taking their businesses to the next level. Now in his guise as Philips’ Car Lighting Brand Ambassador for the UK and Ireland, Andy tells PMM why using quality headlights is good for business.

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Lumileds, the name behind the Philips Automotive Lighting product ranges, throws some light on the different types of headlights and the purpose they serve.

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Philips explains why garages should change headlights in pairs to promote visibility, safety and customer care.

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High Intensity Discharge (HID) bulbs, more commonly known as xenon lights, have steadily increased in usage across the automotive market. Yet, for technicians they are a misunderstood product. The high start-up voltage is potentially hazardous and is understandably their main concern. But, rather than refer the owner back to a main dealer, technicians can change HID bulbs safely. Philips explains.

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Philips has produced a number of useful step-by-step lighting fitment guides. In the first of the series, the lighting specialist walks us through the process on a VW Golf VII.

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Sometimes the biggest challenge in a workshop isn’t diagnosing a fault; it’s having the space, light and dexterity to do so – Philips says it can help.

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