Should my dipped beams stay on when mains are?

When I turn on main beam the dipped lights still stay on, making a very bright patch close ahead that makes the main beam seem dim. What do you think?

Peter McAnena (Londonderry)

Jul 2014 Filed under: fault

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Expert answer

Hi Peter,

If your dipped beam is appearing brighter than your mains then we'd suggest there's something wrong with the reflectors in the light or the alignment. You really should have it checked out.

Let us know how you get on.

Shane O' Donoghue - Complete Car Adviser
@Shane_O_D