I’ve got an ( irrational? ) urge to upgrade my headlights, purely for stylistic reasons. I see that there are “defender” style lights becoming available….. but from China!

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/387098828244?mk...media=COPY

I’m okay with getting cheaper items ( sub £100 ) from China as if they’re crap you can revert to a U.K. OEM supplier and you haven’t lost that much. But it’s a different matter at this price point.

Has anyone got experience with this type of product ? Were they as described? Did they last ?

I also see Hawke supply aftermarket lights. I believe they are a reputable aftermarket stylist. I don’t prefer this style but I bet that Hawke get them made in China and then back them with local support.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/156332776521?mk...media=COPY

Aside from the styling choice I’m interested to hear folks experience with more expensive products from Chinese suppliers either via eBay or AliExpress.

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005007577...e-home.0.0

Thanks in advance ! TDV8 4.4 2012

As for Chinese after market products, to start with I try to avoid buying anything from China. But, having said that I have one rule I try to follow which seems to work. If the factory / manufacturing is controlled by the parent company, the products can be of good quality, ie, several brake disc makers have plants in China. But if the parts are from a 100% Chinese brand / maker with no outside quality control etc then quality is often not up to scratch. Just my personal experience, others will disagree.
For instance a High torque Dewalt cordless impact gun I bought is very good, ( it was only when it arrived that I realised it was made in China ) then a fully Chinese rear light for my L322 turned out to be of very, very low quality.

Just my opinion - council. 2007 Range Rover Vogue 3.6 TDV8

I bought upgraded rear lights & latest heater screen for my L494 Sport a couple of years ago Very well made, plug & play. Perfect. Questions answered quickly despite time difference. Delivery, very good with tracking. Would use Aliexpress again

Our cars have quite a sensitive electric system and I would avoid anything non standard for fear of causing spurious issues.

The L322 has such a distinctive and handsome front end I think these would make it look 'odd'. 2012 4.4 TDV8 Vogue Santorini black ivory leather