Features Compact unit Uses inexpensive parts Modulated alarm Monitors lights and ignition Optional door switch detection Short delay before alarm sounds Time-out of alarm

We’ve all done it – left the lights on, that is – and it’s one of the best ways to unin-tentionally immobilise your car. And Murphy’s law says it will always happen at the most inconvenient time. The double whammy Murphy also says that it will always happen in the worst possible location – you know, the part of town you’d never be seen dead in after dark . . .

Sure, you can call road service, only to find out the delay is a couple of hours or more because there were dozens of other motorists out there who did exactly the same thing.

(Road service organizations say that flat batteries are far and away the highest reason for call-outs).

But even worse than the delay, when you use jumper leads to start a modern car with an engine management computer you risk doing real (expensive!) damage – sometimes to both vehicles.

And even if you don’t, you’re probably going to have to reset your car radio’s station memory, reset the clock – and don’t forget rescheduling your appointments because you’re now a couple of hours late!

Other options such as clutch starting may briefly spring to mind, only to be dismissed when you realise that your car is (a) parked in, (b) in a very busy road, or (c) is an automatic!

Fit this Headlight Reminder and you should never have such a problem again.