The advent of winters in Pakistan is a double edged sword. Where many celebrate a temporary reprieve from the scorching heat, others dread winters bringing with them fog.
It is not unheard of authorities shutting down the motorways due to intense fog leading to limited visibility. In November 2021, 30 vehicles piled up on the M-2 motorway near Lahore leading to 20 people getting injured.
The dangers of fog are not limited to central Punjab alone. Fog related accidents have taken place on the M-1 motorway in the KPK as well.
All in all, fog is a major health and safety hazard on the roads during the winters, making many wonder how to stay safe while driving.
Installing fog lights in your cars is one of the best options.
Before You Buy Fog Lights
Simply put, these lights cut through fog, increasing your visibility.
Nowadays, a lot of vehicles are installed with halogen lights. However, it must be stressed that they are no match for LED lights which are far superior cutting through the fog.
So, before you go out looking for the LED lights, do consider:
- Their size
- Whether they can easily be installed in your car
- How long will they last
- How powerful are they
- Beam distance
It goes without saying that the bulb is the single most important element in lights. So, what should you look for in a bulb?
How powerful is it? Bulb power is measured in terms of wattage, lumens and kelvins.
- Wattage – More the wattage, more light the bulb will produce
- Lumens – Indicates the brightness of the light
- Kelvins – Indicates how hot the bulb will be
To find the best fog lights for your car, you need to balance these three elements. In short, you need to get a low-wattage bulb that produces a bright beam with the lowest heat output. LEDs usually offer all these and should therefore be preferred over halogen lights.
Light Color and Kelvins
You must have seen fog lights emitting yellow, white, blue and amber colors. Which one is better? To end the confusion you must remember that the color of the light is dependent on its Kelvins.
| Color | Kelvins |
| Yellow and Amber | Within 3,000 Kelvins |
| Blue | Around 6,000 Kelvins |
| White | Around 5,000 kelvins |
So, which light color should you go for?
If you are driving in dense fog, go for yellow or amber light emitting LEDs. However, if the fog isn’t thick and you need visibility of your immediate surroundings, go for white or blue light emitting lights.
Let’s talk a bit more about their price.
Fog Lights Price in Pakistan
If you are looking for fog lights for your car, check them out here on OLX Classifieds.
There is no set price for these lights. It will depend on their brand, popularity, wattage, lumens and kelvins.
There are some misconceptions about these lights in Pakistan. Let’s try clarifying them in the following section.
FAQs on Fog Lights
Do all cars have fog lights?
No. However, you will find them typically installed in imported cars (CBUs). Though, lately some locally-manufactured cars have started to come installed with such lights.
How to install fog lights?
Installing these lights requires mechanical and electrical knowledge of the vehicle. If you don’t have it, it is highly recommended that you hire a professional to do the job. However, if you want to do it yourself, you will find many instructional videos on YouTube.
How to turn on fog lights?
Depending on the availability of this comfort and safety feature in your car, look for these in your side or center console:
Once you’ve located them, simply switch on the light(s) using the dial or the button.
How to replace a fog light bulb?
Just like installing fog lights requires mechanical and electrical knowledge of the vehicle, the same is required when replacing a fog light bulb. If you don’t have it, it is highly recommended that you hire a professional to do the job. However, if you want to do it yourself, you will find many instructional videos on YouTube.
What is the use of fog lights in cars?
This question has been answered thoroughly above. Once again, these lights cut through the fog and provide you with better visibility, increasing your chances of avoiding collision.
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