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How much does a indicator bulb replacement cost for Vauxhall cars?
Car model | Fixter price range |
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Indicator bulb replacement - passenger side (rear) for Vauxhall Corsa | £9 - £14 |
Indicator bulb replacement - driver side (rear) for Vauxhall Corsa | £9 - £14 |
Indicator bulb replacement - passenger side (front) for Vauxhall Corsa | £9 - £14 |
Indicator bulb replacement - driver side (front) for Vauxhall Corsa | £9 - £14 |
Indicator bulb replacement - passenger side (rear) for Vauxhall Astra-J | £15 - £23 |
Indicator bulb replacement - driver side (rear) for Vauxhall Astra-J | £15 - £23 |
Indicator bulb replacement - passenger side (front) for Vauxhall Astra-J | £15 - £23 |
Indicator bulb replacement - driver side (front) for Vauxhall Astra-J | £15 - £23 |
Indicator bulb replacement - passenger side (rear) for Vauxhall Astra | £14 - £22 |
Indicator bulb replacement - driver side (rear) for Vauxhall Astra | £14 - £22 |
Indicator bulb replacement - passenger side (front) for Vauxhall Astra | £14 - £22 |
Indicator bulb replacement - driver side (front) for Vauxhall Astra | £14 - £22 |
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Our expert insights into indicator bulb replacement
What does an indicator do?
Indicator bulbs are typically located in both headlight units, rear light units and at the side of wing mirrors on many modern vehicles. Your indicators are an important safety feature used to indicate your intentions when driving.
What are the signs of a failing indicator bulb?
Below are the top three symptoms that could indicate you need to replace your indicator bulb:
If your indicators no longer light up when switched on
If your indicators are dimmer than usual
Your indicators work sometimes but not always
What happens when we do an indicator bulb replacement on your car?
Our certified mechanics will:
Inspect all the indicators and test to see which bulbs need replacing
They will then disconnect the indicator bulb power wires
Unscrew the old indicator bulb(s) that need replacing
Fit the new indicator bulbs, ensuring they’re the correct size and type for your car make and model
They’ll reconnect the power wires and test that the new bulb is working
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What does an indicator bulb do?
Your indicators are used to make other road users aware of your intentions making them an important safety feature. Indicator bulbs are typically located in both headlight units next to your dipped beam and main beam, rear light units and they will be located at the side of wing mirrors on many modern vehicles. Broken indicators should be fixed as soon as possible. Without them other drivers will not know your intentions on the road which could cause dangerous accidents.
Vauxhall
Vauxhall Motors Ltd. is a British car brand owned by German manufacturer Opel. Initially founded in 1857, but didn’t begin to build cars until 1903, the brand is officially over 160 years old.
How popular is Vauxhall in the United Kingdom?
Their popularity can be easily quantified by the 3.9million Vauxhall cars on the road in the UK today.
Vauxhall: A car for every need
By their own admission, Vauxhall has a car for the school run, a trip to the shops, a cross-country holiday, being the face of your business or delivering a van-load of goods. With such a wide range of vehicles, they’ve got every avenue covered.
A forward-thinking company with traditional values
Throughout their extensive history in the automotive industry, Vauxhall has featured predominantly in all areas. It produced the first sports car, also the first car to achieve over 100mph, it has launched award-winning models and consistently introduced pioneering technology.
Their core brand values claim to be:
Ingenious—offering brilliant mobility
Progressive—as forward-thinking and innovative
Approachable—being authentic and simple
The UK’s 3rd best selling car of 2018: The Vauxhall Corsa
Competing with Ford Fiesta and VW Golf for the top-selling car in the UK, the Vauxhall Corsa has become a household favourite—and why not? Their supermini hatchback is stylish, nippy and economical to run. Neatly finished inside and out with a host of modern technology and features, you’re getting plenty of car for your money and all backed with Vauxhall’s reputation for building cars that go the distance.
How often should an indicator bulb be replaced?
Generally, indicator bulbs will last around 4,000 hours, however they may stop working before this due to damage, bad wiring or water in the casing. When your indicators are broken, other road users will not be aware of your intentions which could be confusing and potentially dangerous. In the worst case scenario, not having indicators could cause a serious accident, so it’s vital to regularly check and replace them.
The law, vehicle regulations and your MOT
Indicators and reflectors are checked during an MOT to ensure they work, and that they're secure and undamaged. Their brightness, position and the flash frequency of indicator lights (60 to 120 times per minute) will be checked by the inspector. If your indicators are found to be faulty or damaged this will result in an MOT failure.
What causes an indicator bulb to break?
Indicator bulbs can break for a variety of reasons. For example, because of a blown fuse, if water has seeped into the light or over time they can simply wear out. The most important thing is that you replace the bulbs as soon as possible as it can be very dangerous to drive without them.
What are the signs of a bad indicator bulb?
Usually, there a few signs you can look for:
If your indicators no longer light up when switched on
If your indicators are dimmer than usual
Your indicators work sometimes but not always
What happens during an indicator bulb replacement?
During the repair our certified mechanics will:
Inspect all the indicators and test to see which bulbs need replacing
They will then disconnect the indicator bulb power wires
Unscrew the old indicator bulb(s) that need replacing
Fit the new indicator bulbs, ensuring they’re the correct size and type for your car make and model
They’ll reconnect the power wires and test that the new bulb is working
What is the average life of an indicator bulb?
The lifespan of indicator bulbs varies depending on how often they’re used and the type of bulb you have. Generally, indicator bulbs will last around 4,000 hours. The best way to avoid being without your turn signals is by taking the time to inspect them on a regular basis.
Can you drive with a broken indicator bulb?
No, it can be very dangerous to drive without functioning indicators. Other road users will not be aware of your intentions which could be confusing and potentially dangerous. In the worst case scenario, not having indicators could cause a serious accident, so it’s vital to regularly check and replace them.
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