Poor/Dim headlights - V6 Astina Hatch (1996)

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Just wondering if anyone can lend me a hand - I bought a V6 Astina hatch (1996) at the start of the year and have found that the headlights don't project much light (only the small round headlights barely light up about 2-3 metres in front of the car; both headlights come on when high beam is turned on), and even with the standard fog lights turned on, the lack of visibility and distance illuminated by these headlights at night is a concern. I have taken it to an auto-electrician that simply told me that the wiring was correct (the main headlight is the little round light on the entire front light) and the lack of light is a design flaw in the hatch model, and I would just have to get used to it. I was just wondering if the above information I was given correct at all? I have even replaced the bulbs with the standard wattage etc (thinking they were no good) and have also had the headlight aim reset - any suggestions at what I could do? Cheers