Guide 01
How Important Is Correct Headlight Adjustment?
Incorrectly adjusted headlights aren’t just a safety risk to you — they’re a risk to every other driver on the road too. Poorly set high beams can fail to properly light up the road ahead, or dazzle oncoming drivers with a sudden glare at night. That’s why it’s worth getting your headlight beam checked at regular intervals to ensure safe driving after dark. Our technicians at Lustro Auto can carry out headlamp beam adjustment for you.
Guide 02
Why Is It Advisable to Drive with the Lights On, Even During the Day?
Daytime running lights are mandatory in many countries and the accident statistics from those regions speak for themselves. Cars with dipped headlights on are noticeably easier to spot, especially in fog, rain, or overcast conditions, which reduces the risk of collisions.
Driving with your lights on constantly does mean slightly more wear on your bulbs, which is why it’s worth using durable, high-efficiency bulbs designed for exactly this kind of daily use. Ask our team about quality bulb options that hold up well to constant use, without needing frequent replacement.
Guide 03
What Should Be Kept in Mind When Using Fog Lamps?
Fog lamps and rear fog lights genuinely improve road safety, but they come with a few important usage guidelines.
Points to note:
Rear fog lights should only be used when visibility drops below 50 metres. Using them unnecessarily can actually dazzle drivers behind you.
Front fog lamps should only be switched on when visibility is seriously reduced by rain, fog or snow and oncoming headlights are barely visible.
Guide 04
Why Is Wiper Quality So Important?
Good visibility depends heavily on the condition of your wipers just as much as your windshield itself. Over their lifetime, wipers complete hundreds of thousands of wipe cycles covering a surface area equivalent to dozens of football pitches. On top of that workload, they also have to withstand some genuinely tough conditions:
Temperature swings from direct sunlight
Dirt insects and ice building up on the windshield
Exposure to chemicals and cleaning agents
Worn wiper blades compromise visibility exactly when you need it most during heavy rain or at night.
Guide 05
When Should Wipers Be Changed?
Even the sharpest eyesight struggles when wiper blades are worn out. Most drivers don’t get around to replacing them until the streaking and chattering becomes impossible to ignore by which point visibility has usually already been compromised for a while.
Incorrect fitting of wiper blades can also cause streaking and smearing, so it’s best left to a professional. Our team can properly fit your wipers, or replace them with quality blades if needed, to ensure clean, streak-free visibility even in tough weather or while driving at night.
Guide 06
What Are the Advantages of Using a Glass Cleaner?
Dirt, dust and insects build up a film on your windshield that plain water usually can’t fully remove and that film can become a real visibility hazard over time. A dedicated glass cleaner cuts through this film effectively, and many formulas also help prevent ice from forming on the windshield in winter.
Glass cleaners are available ready-mixed or in concentrate form. If you’re using a concentrate, getting the mixing ratio right is important to get the full benefit.