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Car taillight product information

The purpose of the car taillight is to signal when the driver is braking, reversing, or turning. The brake light also doubles as a proximity light at night that shows other drivers how far away the car is. There are many different taillight shapes and designs, and it is often the case that each new car comes with a new shape. The latest trend is the futuristic Euro-style taillight that has become very popular recently, along with the introduction of LED globes.

The main parts of the car taillight are the case, lens assembly, lens cover, braking light, reversing light, and indicator light. All these parts are incorporated into a single unit that makes changing a taillight a simple task. The lens cover is usually made from clear acrylic, and the lens assembly is made from colored acrylic which is chrome plated in parts. The light globes fit into sockets at the back of the lens, and the sockets are wired to plugs on the back of the case. The taillight wiring is connected to the plugs, with the taillight fuses located elsewhere on the car.

Replacing a blown taillight globe require only a few minutes and a screwdriver. Inspect the lens cover and look for screws or flexible tabs holding it on. Remove the lens cover and unscrew the bulb from the socket. Replace it with a similar bulb that uses the same voltage and wattage. Replace the lens cover and make sure the screws or tabs are back in place, and that it is sealed and will not leak water when it rains. Make sure to test the taillight with the new globe before driving off.

The exact requirements for taillights vary from country to country, but the common features are a red brake light, orange indicator, and white reversing light. During the day, the red brake light is off when the car is not braking, but at night it has a low-intensity light that shows other drivers where the car is. When the brakes are applied, it changes to a much brighter light. The indicator light flashes slowly when the driver is about to turn in that direction, and the reversing light stays on while the car is reversing.

Incandescent globes are commonly used in taillights because they are inexpensive. Halogen globes are sometimes used in compact taillights because they can produce the same brightness from a smaller globe. LED globes use many light emitting diodes (LEDs) instead of a filament and do not produce any heat. Their service life is far greater than halogens or incandescents, and they also use much less power but this isn't a major factor in choosing to use them. It is the unique appearance of their concentric light rings that have made them popular, especially when combined with Euro-style taillights.

Euro-style taillights are a recent style that has become very popular in the last ten years. They are also called Altezza taillights, after the Japanese car that made them popular. They can be identified by their group of several small round taillights behind an acrylic cover. Euro-style taillights were also one of the first to use LED globes. Recent games and movies about street racing have increased their popularity and created a huge demand for aftermarket taillights.

Car taillights are also called by other names, including rear position lights. They are an essential car part and must be working for the car to be roadworthy. Broken taillights quickly attract the attention of police officers who issue infringement tickets. Taillights are expensive, costing several hundred dollars, so protecting them from damage is important. Transparent guards are available that protect the taillight from impact damage caused by rocks being thrown up by types. However, they don't protect against being hit from behind by another car, which is by far the main cause of broken taillights.

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