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The colour of an LED bulb tends to be purer and brighter compared to halogen counterparts which are yellowish-white because it emits light at a higher purity level.\r\rHalogen lights are cheaper to replace, but they don't last too long. Halogens also draw more power from your car's battery resulting in shorter battery life.","bulletData":null,"numberedListData":null,"columnData":null,"imageCaption_1":null,"imageCaption_2":null,"imageURL_1":null,"imageURL_2":null,"numberOfImages":null,"numberOfColumns":null},{"__typename":"SectionData","type":"Text","headingTag":"h2","heading":"Can I install new bulbs myself?","text":"You can get the best lighting for your vehicle by changing the bulbs. Some bulbs are very easy to change and only take a few minutes to complete. In some cases, it's usually as simple as pushing in and turning counter-clockwise to remove the old bulb and pushing in and turning clockwise to install the new one. 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