LED headlights are now legal in Spain: Everything you need to know about making the switch
Drive towards a brighter future with Decklid Autos Mazarrón, a British-run garage authorised to install LED headlights
The world of motoring in Spain is constantly changing and a recent update to the law will come as terrific news for drivers, especially those who own older vehicles. Motorists are now allowed to upgrade their halogen headlights with LED bulbs, which vastly improve illumination and provide clearer vision at night.
Decklid Autos, a British-run mechanic's garage based in Mazarrón in Murcia, are authorised to install both Osram and Philips KED bulbs and can provide the correct certification for the ITV test. Not all models are covered, but drivers can check before installation to make sure they will be legal to use.
Why has the law been changed?
While LED bulbs have always been legal in Spain in theory, they had to fall under UN Regulation No. 37, designed for incandescent lights. In practice, this meant that it was very difficult for drivers to source the correct lights without spending a fortune.
Now, the Ministry of Industry, Trade and Tourism has updated the law so that headlights can be replaced with those LED bulbs that are already legal in any Member State of the European Economic Area.
This correction stipulates that the replacement of original headlamps with approved LED lamps will not be considered a reform, as long as an equivalent replacement certificate (ECE) is available.
However, not just any LED light will do for a car, as the current regulations state that if the light intensity exceeds 2,000 lumens, the car must be equipped with an automatic correction system for the height of the lamp, as well as a headlight washing system.
Therefore, it is essential to check these characteristics in advance with Decklid Autos to avoid future problems.
Decklid Autos: Your go-to garage in Mazarrón
Decklid Autos is a fully licensed and legal British-run garage based in Mazarrón and is the perfect destination for all your vehicle needs. The team, led by David, who has lived in Spain since 2005, is constantly working hard to improve the workshop to provide more services to its clients.
David has extensive experience in the industry, having worked in a Spanish garage for three years before setting up his own business to provide the best possible service to his British, Spanish and European clients.
Decklid offers a wide range of services, including general maintenance and repairs, cam belt and clutch replacements, engine repairs, ITV pre-checks and full ITV packages, which avoid the need for owners to take their vehicles to the testing centre.
Additionally, the garage provides change of plates to import your car to Spanish registration, computer diagnosis and electrical fault finding and air conditioning maintenance and repairs.
David speaks both English and Spanish, making it easy for clients from all over Europe to communicate their needs and receive the best possible service.
Contact Decklid Autos today for all your motoring needs. You can make an appointment through the handy online booking form.
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