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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Address
Avda de las Moreras 8 Mazarron, 30870, MurciaTel: (0034) 868 056 278
Mobile: (0034) 626 678 840
Mobile: (0034) 626 678 840
Mazarrón-based mechanic offering full services including servicing, air conditioning, ITV checks etc
Decklid is a fully licensed garage, registered with the required industrial bodies, that has an opening license as well as a “carnet de manipulador” to legally repair A/C systems. They are also now part of the Expert Car Service Network Under the AD Recambios umbrella.
The “one stop shop” for your vehicle maintenance, Decklid are fully licenced and legal with both British and Spanish-speaking staff.
Decklid Auto Services is a British-run garage based in Mazarrón, Murcia, opened in 2010.
David Stapleton runs Decklid Autos and initially Diane, his wife, ran the business with Dave, but has recently taken a step away. Their son Hayden has filled the role working on reception.
David & Diane have lived in Spain since 2005, are constantly working hard to improve the workshop to provide more services, and have gained a solid reputation for reliability and hard work amongst the ex-pat community.
This successful, family-run business has 4 mechanics, 1 full-time and 2 part-time admin/reception staff.
Decklid offer a unique customer drop off service directly to your home in the mornings and can collect you the following morning.
David originally trained with BMW after leaving school, completing and passing their apprenticeship scheme, then continuing on to pass their technician scheme as well. After leaving BMW, he retrained as an industrial engineer for Proctor & Gamble, going back to college to gain more qualifications.
He moved to Spain after leaving P&G and worked in a Spanish garage for 3 years before setting up on his own.
The company operates from their own large premises and continue providing their professional service to all car owners in the area, offering a comprehensive range of services.
- Servicing, general maintenance and repairs undertaken, including cam belts, clutches, engine repairs and more
- ITV pre-checks and full ITV delivery, avoiding the need for owners to take their vehicles to the testing centre
- Change of plates
- Computer diagnosis & electrical fault finding
- Air conditioning maintenance and repairs
- Installation of radios, hands-free phone equipment, parking sensors and many other accessories
- Air Conditioning re-gas
- Special tyre fitting service
- Sale of used cars by popular request of loyal customers
Decklid are also able to offer windscreen repair services, so if there is a chip in your windscreen, a small repair now can save you a lot of money in the long run.
Contact Decklid for further details using the safe contact box above or the contact details below:
- Address: Avenida de las Moreras 14. Mazarrón, 30870, Murcia
- Telephone: (0034) 868 056 278
- Mobile: (0034) 626 678 840
- Email: decklid@hotmail.es
- Website: www.decklidautos.com
- Facebook: www.facebook.com/david.decklid
