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As I read your reader’s lament, and the responses from the auto industry, regarding the auto headlights that don’t shut off automatically when you turn the ignition off [Straight Dope, March 2], I was surprised that no one mentioned what I feel is an even better alternative that is currently available at nominal cost. This is a tiny device, which can be purchased for under five dollars and installed by virtually anyone with the barest minimum of mechanical aptitude, which emits a beep or some other type of audible warning whenever you turn off the ignition without first switching the headlights off. Then it is a simple matter to switch the headlights off before getting out of the car.
I have never been able to afford a new car, and in fact my current 1983 Dodge pickup truck is the first vehicle I ever owned that was newer than the 1960’s. But thanks to simple little devices such as the two mentioned above, I am able to drive in a modicum of style!
