If you want to sell Philips automotive bulbs in your business, be sure to stay aware of the most popular brands, as well as the most recent trends in the world of car lighting. Philips headlights come in many shapes and sizes, so learn more about each type before you select which bulbs to stock in your store. Philips automotive lighting pricing and costs is just one type of research you should do before purchasing Philips car light bulbs.

Many online bulb stores sell Philips auto light bulbs, so check out the price ranges before pricing your own items. This will help you stay competitive and create a budget for Philips automotive lights for your store. Check out the costs of the following popular types of Philips bulbs:

1. Stock the standard halogen headlight in your store to appeal to most customers.
   
2. Give your customers more light with the Philips Hi-Visibility bulb.
   
3. Attract people interested in style by budgeting for the Philips Blue Vision bulb.
   

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Keep standard halogen Philips automotive light bulbs on hand

Many customers just need a simple, inexpensive Philips car light, so be sure to keep your store well-stocked with such items. Halogen lights are standard in the automotive lighting world, and most Philips headlamp vendors charge between $3 and $8 for them.

I recommend: Obtain an automotive 12V Philips halogen bulb from Genesis Lamp for $3 to $8. Ideal TrueValue sells 12V halogen lights for $5 to $7.

Consider stocking Philips headlamps that give off more light

For those who want more light from each bulb, the Philips Hi-Visibility is the perfect product. Xenon gas helps the bulb give off about 30% more light than a typical Philips bulb, making driving at night safer for a slightly higher price. Philips Hi-Visibility bulbs cost about $9 to $13.

I recommend: SUVLights.com sells Philips Hi-Visibility bulbs for $11 to $13. You also can buy Hi-Visibility bulbs at bulbs.com for $9 to $11. Buying 6 or more at a time can save you $1 to $2 per bulb.

Purchase stylish Philips automotive lighting for your store

Many drivers enjoy the stylish look that Philips blue headlights give their cars. During the day, such lights are bright white and increase visibility, while at night the lights appear blue. Most Internet stores sell them for $8 to $10.

I recommend: Service Lighting sells the Philips Blue Vision light for $8 to $10, as does eLightBulbs.

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• •  If you have a tight budget, consider buying several Philips headlights at one time from a store that offers bulk discounts. You might not sell them all right away, but you will save money and will have the peace of mind of plenty of back stock for each Philips headlight.

Like many other Philips products, Philips automotive lighting can be found in many homes. People choose Philips because of its commitment to quality and functionality. Philips products tend to be sturdy and have a long lifespan; many times they are more advanced than their competitors' products.

Given that Philips automotive bulbs are making driving safer, most are thankful for this commitment to quality. Philips headlights are continually redefining car illumination. If you have heard of an advancement in auto lights, most likely Philips headlights feature that advancement. This includes technologies such as:

1. Halogen lights
2. Philips WeatherVision
3. Philips blue headlights (called Philips Blue Vision)

If you work in the automotive industry, sell car parts, or are considering doing either, and want to sell Philips headlamps, consider these steps.

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Try Philips automotive lights for yourself

The Internet has a number of sites that sell Philips automotive light bulbs, though sometimes they can be hard to find. Many sites will ask you for the make and model of your car before showing a choice of manufacturers. However, some websites have advanced search functionality that allows you to find a Philips headlamp for yourself.

I recommend: Find several sites that allow you to search for a single brand, like Philips auto lights. They are out there, like Bulbs.com and Autolamps Online. Spend some time on both sites finding the prices of Philips car lightbulbs and getting the best deal. This may be a business research project, but there is no reason to overpay.

Familiarize yourself with the various types of Philips automotive lighting

A Philips car light comes in several different types, each with unique features that you may not be expecting. Philips has automotive lighting to help those who struggle to see at night, help prevent blinding drivers coming from the opposite direction, and help to improve visibility during bad weather.

I recommend: The Internet is a great place to learn about new technologies. Use the various review and information sites to learn about Philips automotive lighting options and perhaps purchase a few bulbs to test them out yourself. Two sites to check are SUVLights.com, which has a good write-up of the benefits of the Philips WeatherVision bulb, and Philips' own site, which offers a good explanation of Philips Blue Vision lights.

Buy Philips automotive lighting wholesale to build your inventory

Use the Internet for research and as a tool for communication with various manufacturers of Philips headlamps. Most of these products are manufactured outside the country, but there are several sites that will put you in contact with representatives of the factories producing them.

I recommend: Start with TradeKey.com. The site requires a free login to do business, but browsing can be done without logging in. This is a great site for locating manufacturers and it does have a listing for Philips automotive lighting. Also, GlobalSources has a direct contact form with a company in India that has manufactured Philips automotive lighting that you can fill out if you are trying to buy product.

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• •  When you build your catalog, make sure you have some of the higher end Philips headlights and some of the cheaper varieties. This will allow you to serve all customers.
• •  Many of the manufacturers of various goods, Philips auto lightbulbs included, may know a distributor in your country that can help you purchase the product.
• •  Make sure you understand what goes into a headlamp assembly. There is more than just a Philips automotive lighting bulb. There are other parts which you will need to stock and sell.

From its beginnings in 1891, Philips has been a force to be reckoned with. Now, one associates its name with, among other things, automotive lighting. Its wide range of Philips automotive light bulbs is impressive, and each product in the Philips car light division comes with a good reputation.

Thanks to the technology and the nature of the bulbs themselves, it's necessary to follow a certain process when changing each Philips headlamp in your vehicle—indeed, for any auto headlamp. Below you will find information about the Philips automotive lighting and equipment.

1. Begin the process of changing Philips automotive bulbs.

2. Handle the Philips Blue Vision and other bulbs properly.

3. Insert the Philips WeatherVision and other bulbs.

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Use the proper lighting necessary to find the Philips headlights in your vehicle

Locating the Philips car light bulbs when you change them is the first step of the process. They are located in the front of the engine compartment near the outside corners, a location that can be dark and difficult to navigate. Proper lighting, like a work light or a spotlight, can help with that. Even a head lamp--a nice hands free option--would work also. Being able to have enough light to work by is important.

I recommend: Lowes has a good option: the fluorescent double bulb work light that has handy hooks which allow you to hang the light where you wish to offer the best illumination. Petzl has wonderful headlamps that are notable for their bright lights and the ability for their lights to be directed.

Access the Philips Blue Vision bulbs with the proper tools

In order to access the Philips Blue Vision bulbs or any bulbs, the next in the Philips automotive lighting supplies and equipment list is a screw driver. Screws secure a back plate that protects the light bulb assembly from dirt and the elements. Because there is not always a lot of room to access these screws, it's good to have a screwdriver with a shorter handle, which means a cordless drill usually won't work well. Having a magnetic tip to save yourself the headache of dropping the screws once you remove them would also be helpful. It'll make the process of removing the Philips auto light bulbs easier.

I recommend: Automotive Fasteners has screwdrivers with short handles that work well. My Tool Store has short screwdrivers with magnetic tips. The tips are interchangeable to allow you to fit the right top to the right screw.

Take out the Philips headlamps using a rag

Once you have taken out the screws for the headlamp back plate, you can remove the automotive bulbs. A rag is essential when handling a bulb. When you handle the bulbs like the Philips WeatherVision or any other bulb, you should never touch them with your fingers as the oils from your skin can weaken the glass, thus shortening their life. Insert the bulb and tighten it by turning the bulb to the right.

I recommend: Ricks Rags has rags that would work well when installing the Philips WeatherVision bulbs or any bulbs. Do It Yourself has a selection of rag choices, from cloth to shop towels.

Consider the equipment necessary if the new Philips automotive lights don't work

If the Philips bulb doesn't illuminate even after you replace it, you may have to test the wire to see if there is a short of a fault in the wire. It may even mean that you will have to replace some of the wire. In this case, the Philips automotive lighting supplies and equipment required would be a voltage meter, wire cutters and wire nuts.

I recommend: Sears has a good voltage meter that's easy to use and read. Wiring Products has handy wire cutters that are also wire strippers. Ideal Industries is a good source for wire nuts that work well to create a good, clean connection.

Before you buy a standard automotive light, know that there are several lights out there that will last longer and give you better overall visibility than a standard bulb. You can choose bulbs based on how often you drive at night, whether saving gas is important to you and what type of car you have. Arm yourself with information about Philips automotive lights to help make an informed purchase.

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EcoVision

The EcoVision is a type of Philips halogen headlight bulb that helps save gas, since it uses less power than other headlight bulbs. This also decreases the amount of emissions released into the atmosphere.

I recommend: Mustang Magazine explains the idea behind the Philips EcoVision bulb.

X-treme Power

The Philips X-treme Power bulb offers much more illumination than other halogen bulbs. These are best for performance drivers or drivers who drive at night and want the best lighting available.

I recommend: Driving Spirit discusses the Philips X-treme Power light bulb.

NightGuide

The Philips NightGuide headlamp bulb offers great visibility to three different light zones. The center beam is strongest with about 50 extra feet of visibility, while the right side blue light is best for reading road signs and the left side yellow light decreases headlight glare.

I recommend: The Philips website defines the NightGuide automotive light.

VisionPlus

The VisionPlus is another type of bulb that is meant to extend visibility in front of your car. The Philips VisionPlus bulb is meant to add about 50 more feet of visibility than other bulbs.

I recommend: SUVLights.com lists the features of the Philips VisionPlus bulbs.

MotoVision

The Philips MotoVision bulb is perfect for vehicles with just two wheels. Its distinctly orange glow gives drivers the ability to tell motorcycles apart from cars, providing more safety for everyone.

I recommend: The Philips website discusses MotoVision bulbs.

CrystalVision Ultra

The CrystalVision Ultra bulb is considered one of the brightest halogen bulbs available, which means it creates better night and peripheral visibility for drivers.

I recommend: Hid Kits explains the benefits of the Philips CrystalVision Ultra bulbs.