Is the ceiling lighting in the vehicle workshop not sufficient for the work?
Good lighting is a clear must-have for any manual work. However, the ceiling lighting in a workshop, workshop hall or warehouse is generally not sufficient for fitting a spare part to a car or for general repairs and testing. The same also applies to the painting of motor vehicles: an additional automotive LED work light is an advantage for inspections, repairs and painting in spray booths in order to work precisely and cleanly.
Car mechanics and painters need powerful work lamps for these tasks, among others:
Mechanic:
- Repair of engine, alternator, V-belts, brake systems, exhaust, etc.
- Close-up work with the hood open
- Underbody welding
- Close-up work on the lifting platform
- Checking and replacing consumables and wearing parts
- Oil change
- Changing brake/cooling fluids, brake pads/discs, tires
- Maintenance and repair of vehicle electrics
- Exterior maintenance of lighting, bodywork, windows, doors
- Interior maintenance of electronics, air conditioning, wiring
Painter:
- Assessment of bodywork and paint damage
- Sanding, priming, dent removal in preparation for paint work
- Paintwork
- Decals, lettering, motif design of vehicles and superstructures
Illumination at every angle: LED work lights for car mechanics
A car's safety systems have the task of preventing an accident or mitigating the consequences of an accident. The tasks of a car mechanic include checking and maintaining these car systems. Ceiling lights may often be sufficient for lighting in offices or warehouses, but this does not apply to assembly areas or for working under a lifting platform. A work light is therefore required to adequately illuminate the area around and under a vehicle. The advantages of an automotive lamp for the workshop include
- Highly waterproof and robust design
- Easy to operate even when wearing gloves
- Versatile and practical mounting options for illumination to keep your hands free at work
- Illumination of distant and close-up areas thanks to an adjustable light cone
- Adjustable color temperature for realistic color vision
- Adjustable luminosity
Our tip: At Ledlenser, you will not only find the perfect automotive lamp for the workshop, but also benefit from an unbeatable price-performance ratio. Take a look at our product page on work lights if you want to find more practical LED lamps for work.
Lamps for car mechanics - a workshop lamp should have these features
The typical tasks of a car mechanic include servicing engines, exhaust systems and brake systems as well as checking and replacing oil, brake fluid, coolant and tires. In order for a work lamp to be a practical tool for a car mechanic, it should have a number of functions and features:
- Robust design for a long-lasting automotive workshop lamp
The automotive workshop lamp with LED should have a robust design so that it does not give up the ghost after a few uses. A mechanic's day-to-day work involves a lot of maintenance and car repairs, so it is important that the lamp is resistant to oil splashes, for example, and can survive a fall from a medium height without damage.
- Broad or directional close-range illumination
Lamps for vehicle mechanics with an interchangeable function between flood and spot have the advantage that they can illuminate close-up areas both broadly and in a targeted manner. The ability to switch between flood and spot light in the light cone offers maximum flexibility so that the vehicle workshop light can be used in a wide variety of situations. Depending on the model, the light can also be equipped with a swivel lamp head. This allows you to easily check and replace wearing parts and also perfectly illuminate hard-to-reach areas in the engine block. - Flexible holder for maximum freedom of movement
A good LED work lamp for car mechanics or painters can also be equipped with various mounting options. You often need both hands to work on the car. With the help of hooks, magnetic feet or a folding mechanism, you can attach your automotive hand lamp almost anywhere in the workshop. Work lamps with magnets can be attached to all ferromagnetic surfaces, such as the hood, thanks to their magnetic feet.
Good to know: To keep both hands free, headlamps can also be used as practical vehicle work lamps. Floodlights, which can be attached to the hood, can also cast a shadow - exactly where you need the light. This won't happen with headlamps. Take a look at the Ledlenser models in the HF series for more headlamps for work. - Good light duration for a great work light
Good light is required when inspecting the engine compartment or vehicle electronics. A long-lasting battery must therefore be available for a long working day so that vehicle mechanics do not have to recharge their LED hand lamp several times a day. The lamp technology also plays a major role in the light duration. Vehicle workshop lamps with built-in LED technology consume around 80 % less energy than work lamps with conventional light sources, even with the same brightness.
Ledlenser offers you inspection lights, penlights, headlamps and construction spotlights with the latest LED technology, which ensure both optimum illumination and a long service life. This means you don't have to constantly change the batteries or recharge the battery.
Nr: 502798
Headlamp HF6R Work
Prices incl. VAT plus shipping costs
160
60
800
Yes
Colors
Available
Nr: 502910
Floodlight AF4R Work
Prices incl. VAT plus shipping costs
60
20
2000
Yes
Colors
Available
Nr: 502802
Headlamp HF8R Work
Prices incl. VAT plus shipping costs
210
90
1600
Yes
Colors
Available
For precise work - workshop lights from Ledlenser
Whether you are a car mechanic or a car painter: no workshop should be without a good work light. LED work lamps for car mechanics not only provide sufficient light for work, but also simplify the repair of cars, motorcycles or trucks thanks to various functions. Construction spotlights and headlamps are also useful companions in a workshop.
To make the work of car mechanics easier, Ledlenser offers a wide range of flashlights, construction spotlights and headlamps. The following Ledlenser models are among the best work lights for car mechanics and painters:
W-series models
W6R Work from the W series
Robust, flexible and versatile: this work lamp for car mechanics not only impresses with its high luminous flux in lumens, but also provides you with light for several hours.
The narrow design of the swivel-mounted W6R Work lamp head makes it possible to illuminate even the tightest spaces, such as in the engine compartment.
| Number of lumens | 500 lumens |
| Light duration | 6 hours (flood), 10 hours (spot) |
| Power supply | Rechargeable battery via USB port |
| Dust & waterproof | IP54 |
W7R Work from the W series
A flexible premium work light with two light sources. The ability to fold out the lamp head (180°) and rotate it (270°) is particularly useful for reaching even the narrowest work areas with ease.
| Number of lumens | 600 lumens |
| Light duration | 5 hours (flood), 10 hours (spot) |
| Power supply | Rechargeable battery via USB port |
| Dust & waterproof | IP54 |
Area Lights
If you are looking for a lamp that can illuminate the entire workshop in an emergency, you should take a look at our AF2R, AF4R and AF8R.
The two small construction spotlights in the AF series offer car painters the advantage that they illuminate the car body evenly - despite their compact size. The Area Floods lamps also feature a color temperature controller that allows you to assess the paint under different color temperatures from warm to cold light. In a way, you can see how the paintwork appears under different daylight situations from sunrise to sunset.
For car mechanics, the AF series lamps can be used as a backup light to illuminate larger areas in the workshop.
| Model | advantages at a glance |
| AF2R |
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| AF4R |
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| AF8R |
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Nr: 502921
Floodlight AF2R Work
Prices incl. VAT plus shipping costs
45
50
1000
Yes
Colors
Available
Nr: 502910
Floodlight AF4R Work
Prices incl. VAT plus shipping costs
60
20
2000
Yes
Colors
Available
Nr: 502911
Floodlight AF8R Work
Prices incl. VAT plus shipping costs
95
14
4000
Yes
Colors
Available
Nr: 502913
Floodlight AF12R Work
Prices incl. VAT plus shipping costs
135
12.5
8000
Yes
Colors
Available
