Ahead of the clocks going back to GMT on the 27th October, lighting specialist Osram is launching a Bulb Check Week.
Taking place between the 20th and the 27th October, the last week of British Summer Time, Bulb Check Week is the perfect time for workshops to remind drivers to check their vehicle’s bulbs.
As darkness draws in due to the earlier nights, drivers will be using their headlights and running lights more. With many having not driven in the dark for some months, there may be plenty of cars with failed bulbs, making it crucial for checks to be carried out.
Top tips for Bulb Check Week
Osram has been in the automotive industry for more than 110 years and has revealed its top tips in preparation for the clocks going back, that factors and technicians can both pass onto their customers during Bulb Check Week and beyond.
- Look at bulbs for dimming, flickering and any signs of wear and tear.
- Use the reflection in a shop window or a garage door to check the bulbs are functioning as they should be and balanced correctly, or ask someone to help look.
- If a bulb has blown or is not working correctly, be sure to change it with a premium quality product that can be trusted.
The lighting specialist also recommends changing both headlight bulbs when one blows, as the other one might be close to failing too. A car is designed so that it works best when both headlights are functioning equally. Only then will a driver get the full advantage of the combined headlight beam.
In addition, by replacing bulbs in pairs, it doubles the revenue for factors and workshops, so it is an upselling opportunity not to be missed.
Facts of light
Think about the three facts of light this lighting season, as Bulb Check Week begins:
- Check and Change – offer a bulb check service and change and charge customers for doing so…there are retailers out there that do so!
- Replace in Pairs – headlight bulbs degrade at the same rate, so if one has blown the other will not be far behind. Always replace in pairs and double the profit!
- Upgrade Customers to Vision – if replacing in pairs, offer customers a choice of brighter and whiter light with a simple upgrade to new Night Breaker 220 for example.
- Triple profits – replace one bulb with two bulbs and revel in the profits opportunities that come additionally from more expensive upgrade bulbs.
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