VS/VR tail lights - genuine versus non-genuine, whats the difference?

[Krilnik]

As per the subject, what are the differences?

I see a few "non-genuine" tail lights on Ebay. Is there anything wrong with these?

I have a cracked tail light. Am i better off spending $35 at the wreckers for a genuine second hand one? Or $75 for a new genuine one? Or even something like $50 for a new "non genuine" one???

Thanks....

 

[moff_man]

might wanna have a chat to your rodey bloke before you put aftermarket one on. im in nsw and for a e safty check (i do these) there should be no rearward white facing light (except reverse).

 

[Philthy]

There was a thread about this a few weeks ago, and everyone (inncluding me) seemed to think that there was no problem with paying a bit less for the non-gen ones

 

[Andrew426]

I would go for the $35 one from the wreckers, if its in good cond.

 

[wraith]

The only difference I can think of is that some of the non-genuine lights haven't been ADR approved. But it doesn't matter any way going by the amount of non-ADR lights in lancers I don't think cops care.

 

[hako]

I'd also go for a good 2nd hand one from the wreckers - choose one from a VR as they are identical to the VS but the reflector doesn't fade. The el-cheapo imported ones are variable quality and not as sturdy as the genuine. You can also bet you bottom dollar that they will fade quick-time in the sun.

 

[wraith]

I have a pair of VR tail lights that show they do fade just as bad as the VS one's

 

[Kurtp]

My lights off ebay, are only "red" when the brakes are on, when just lights they are pink. Other than that, they are good.

 

[hako]

I have a pair of VR tail lights that show they do fade just as bad as the VS one's

Fair enough - that hasn't been my experience but if you have faded VR reflectors/tail lights I cannot argue with that.

 

[wraith]

It's Holden. Why bother going to a new tail light when it will cost more