Topic: Driving safely in difficult conditions · Nº 112 / 247

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Tras la exposición prolongada de un vehículo a altas temperaturas y al calor, ¿es conveniente revisar si sus faros y pilotos han sufrido algún deterioro?

After a vehicle has been exposed to high temperatures and heat for a long time, is it a good idea to check whether its headlights and rear lights have deteriorated?

  • ASí, para comprobar de forma visual su estado y capacidad de iluminación.Yes, to check visually their condition and how well they light.
  • BNo, ya que el acabado de los faros está hecho de un material que soporta todo tipo de factores sin deteriorarse.No, because the headlight finish is made of a material that withstands all kinds of factors without deteriorating.
  • CSí, salvo en los vehículos de poca antigüedad.Yes, except on fairly new vehicles.
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  • ASí, para comprobar de forma visual su estado y capacidad de iluminación.Yes, to check visually their condition and how well they light.
Explanation

Intense, prolonged heat can cloud or damage the plastic materials and seals of headlights and rear lights: it is a good idea to check visually their condition and how well they light, whatever the age of the vehicle.

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