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Old Jan 20, 2020 | 08:12 AM
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Originally Posted by eddie55
Hey there, I’m new here so I have no idea if this has been asked before, I’m guessing it has but I can’t find it in any of my searches. I have a 2006 hhr and the headlights are so faded there almost white, I was wondering what is the best aftermarket brand to replace them with, I was wanting the ones with the clear lenses and black inside, any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
Here is the real thing:
Depo headlights on Amazon
BTW, real Depos always come with new bulbs included.

I got some knockoffs from eBay for my Panel, with the clear corners (not amber) and they were of a noticeably lower quality than the actual Depos.
Old Mar 2, 2020 | 04:17 PM
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Old Mar 2, 2020 | 08:47 PM
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Old Mar 3, 2020 | 08:09 AM
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In many reviews of replacement HHR headlights there are complaints that they aim too far down and can’t be adjusted. Just the left one, maybe? This is exactly what happened to me; got a great looking pair, disappointed after installation. What a pain!

I seems there’s a bad batch out there, and at least some of the sellers know perfectly well they’re selling defective equipment.
Old Mar 3, 2020 | 08:58 PM
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Likely those may be the 'knock-offs, because many that bought real Depo headlights never complained..
Old Mar 4, 2020 | 12:16 PM
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Originally Posted by sleeper
Likely those may be the 'knock-offs, because many that bought real Depo headlights never complained..
I wasn’t expecting black-bezel Depo’s, not what I ordered. I was expecting the black chrome special edition numbers but they weren’t that, either.

None of the adjuster complaints I read about were the Depo’s.

They're probably getting away with continuing to sell the defective items because people don’t want to bother pulling them out to return them.

I’m thinking, if buying cheapies, it would be best to fire them up and see if the adjuster works before installing.

I just ordered some cheapo Depo knockoffs. Wish me luck.

Last edited by PulpFriction; Mar 5, 2020 at 03:38 PM. Reason: commas for clarity
Old Mar 4, 2020 | 09:02 PM
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Good Luck..

& those factory black chrome editions, I would think are as rare as hen's teeth.
Old Mar 5, 2020 | 07:23 AM
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The OEM B2E black chrome headlights are obsolete.
Old Apr 6, 2020 | 05:28 PM
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Originally Posted by Casa Del Gatos
There is no "black lens" it is the inside bezel that is black. The lens is clear.
But they do make Smoked lens, Im debating clear with black bezels or chromed bezels with smoked lenses ??
Old Apr 6, 2020 | 08:32 PM
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But they do make Smoked lens, Im debating clear with black bezels or chromed bezels with smoked lenses ??
For me seeing best at night would be my top priority. So my vote would be for clear, w/blk bezels. Maybe depending on when you drive most.

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