Garage & Bodyshop

Examples of What You Can Save

Your Existing Light Fitting

600x600 Quad 18w T8 Fluorescent Panel

Existing Load in Watts

82w

Our Suggested Replacement

LED Backlit Panel Low Glare Flicker 4000k Free 5 Year Warranty 30 - 50% reduction in Fittings

Your Existing Light Fitting

T8 6’ 70w Twin Fluorescent

Existing Load in Watts

161w

Our Suggested Replacement

LED Batten 140 L/W Low Glare 4000k 5 Year Warranty 30-50%

Your Existing Light Fitting

Metal Halide 250w High Bay

Existing Load in Watts

292w

Our Suggested Replacement

LED 150w Smart High Bay Disc 200L/W 30,000 Lumen (Typical reduction of units by 50%)

Your Existing Light Fitting

Metal Halide 400w High Bay

Existing Load in Watts

459w

Our Suggested Replacement

LED 150w Smart High Bay Disc 200L/W 30,000 Lumen (Typical reduction of units by 50%)

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Frequently Asked Questions

Why is specialist lighting needed in garages and bodyshops?

Garages and bodyshops require higher lighting standards than typical commercial spaces. These types of environments demand strong, shadow-free illumination for accurate inspection, colour matching, detailing, and mechanical work.

Tasks like paint finishing or underbody inspection rely on clean, even light. Fluorescent or halogen fittings often degrade over time, casting shadows or creating yellow-tinted light. LEDlights4you supplies lighting that meets industry-specific LUX requirements for safety and precision.

What LUX levels are recommended for vehicle preparation and servicing?

For general servicing and MOT bays, lighting should deliver at least 300–500 LUX. For colour matching, detailing, or paint correction, light levels of 750 LUX or higher are often needed to accurately assess finishes and detect imperfections.

LEDlights4you provides tailored lighting designs based on the specific work carried out in each area. They also offer survey services that include LUX readings and recommendations to meet manufacturer or insurer lighting standards.

How does LED lighting improve visibility in workshops?

LED lighting provides instant, full brightness without the warm-up time required by older metal halide or fluorescent systems. High-quality LED battens and high bays distribute light evenly, reducing shadows under lifts or vehicles.

LEDs also maintain consistent brightness and colour over their full life span. This ensures that technicians always have clear visibility, whether they’re under a vehicle, inspecting paintwork, or working with small components.

Can LED lighting improve colour accuracy for paint and bodywork?

Yes. Colour matching in paint and preparation areas depends on lighting with the correct colour temperature – typically 5000K, which closely resembles daylight. If the lighting is too warm (yellow) or too cool (blue), it can distort colour perception.

LEDlights4you supplies backlit LED panels and battens in 4000K–5000K colour temperatures for true colour rendering. Their fittings avoid the common issue of fading or colour shifting, which often affects older fluorescents.

Are LED lights durable enough for workshop conditions?

Garages and bodyshops are tough environments – with heat, moisture, dust, and vibration all common. LEDlights4you supplies robust IP-rated fittings such as IP65 or IP67 battens and high bays that are resistant to these conditions.

Our lighting products are built for continuous commercial use, with many rated to 50,000–100,000 hours. This ensures long life and minimal maintenance even in demanding workshop settings.

How much can we save by upgrading to LED lighting?

Most garages and workshops see a reduction in lighting-related energy costs of between 60% and 85%. This is due to both the efficiency of the LEDs themselves and the ability to add motion sensors that switch off lights when areas are unoccupied.

Maintenance savings are also significant. Traditional fittings often require tube replacements every 6 –12 months. With LED, that becomes unnecessary. Some clients have reported zero maintenance for over 10 years.

Can we reduce lighting in some areas but keep quality where needed?

Yes. Many workshops are over-lit in areas that don’t require full brightness. LEDlights4you can redesign your lighting layout to focus output where it’s needed – such as under ramps, in inspection bays or paint areas – while reducing light levels in less critical zones.

In some cases, we can reduce the number of fittings by up to 50% while improving the overall quality and consistency of the light. This leads to energy savings without compromising visibility.

Will the installation disrupt our garage operations?

LEDlights4you installation teams are used to working in active garages and workshops. We plan work to minimise downtime – often scheduling installations during lunch breaks, evenings, or weekends.

Where live installation is necessary, areas can be temporarily isolated and equipment protected. All work is completed to NICEIC standards, with daily briefings to coordinate with your team and ensure safety on site.