• tsonfeir@lemm.ee
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    1 year ago

    Most newer ones have the “auto” feature, which typically involves a daytime light of some kind). Some people just turn it off.

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      1 year ago

      But to the commenter’s point, why not just have them on all the time no matter what? Is there a disadvantage?

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        1 year ago

        Nope. The issue is many drivers don’t understand car electronics and that the alternator is constantly generating power as the car goes along. They turn it off thinking it will save battery life.

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          1 year ago

          The only other reason I can think of is, would it make the headlights burn out fast? Not that it wouldn’t be worth it either way imo. Idk how much of a difference it would make on the lifespan, or if replacing headlights is even something people have to worry about all lol, pls bear with me I don’t drive