Lighting
Best inspection lamps 2024![Best LED inspection lamps - header](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--o8iSnKOs--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1712139108/autoexpress/2024/04/Best%20LED%20Inspection%20lamps%20-%20header%20image_zzkzrq.jpg)
![Best LED inspection lamps - header](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--o8iSnKOs--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1712139108/autoexpress/2024/04/Best%20LED%20Inspection%20lamps%20-%20header%20image_zzkzrq.jpg)
Best inspection lamps 2024
Which is best at getting light where you need it?
3 Apr 2024
Government to investigate car headlight glare as drivers report being dazzled![Full-beam car headlights shining from a distance](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--YABFKe-d--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1579633175/carbuyer/2018/11/headlights.jpg)
![Full-beam car headlights shining from a distance](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--YABFKe-d--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1579633175/carbuyer/2018/11/headlights.jpg)
Government to investigate car headlight glare as drivers report being dazzled
Almost nine-in-ten drivers think car headlights are too bright and now the Government says it’s looking into the matter
2 Apr 2024
Best rechargeable torches 2024![Torch being shone on an engine bay](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s---0SAzIL3--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1643024200/autoexpress/2022/01/Rechargeable%20torches%20-%20header_xrxvcc.jpg)
![Torch being shone on an engine bay](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s---0SAzIL3--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1643024200/autoexpress/2022/01/Rechargeable%20torches%20-%20header_xrxvcc.jpg)
Best rechargeable torches 2024
We put eight LED torches under our test spotlight
5 Mar 2024
Best car headlight bulbs 2023![Person holding a car lightbulb](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--1O6jQzBh--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1696946314/autoexpress/2023/10/Headlight%20bulb%20testing.jpg)
![Person holding a car lightbulb](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--1O6jQzBh--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1696946314/autoexpress/2023/10/Headlight%20bulb%20testing.jpg)
Best car headlight bulbs 2023
Our annual test has expanded to cover even more cars
10 Oct 2023
Unilite PS-IL6R Prosafe 600![Unilite PS-IL6R Prosafe 600](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--AvIglBQ6--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1563183517/autoexpress/2016/04/6.jpg)
![Unilite PS-IL6R Prosafe 600](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--AvIglBQ6--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1563183517/autoexpress/2016/04/6.jpg)
Unilite PS-IL6R Prosafe 600
The 600 in the name refers to lumen output, which is bright and covers a decent area.
29 Apr 2016
Kennedy KEN-503-5100K![Kennedy KEN-503-5100K](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--Q5H9gdOM--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1563183362/autoexpress/2016/04/2.jpg)
![Kennedy KEN-503-5100K](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--Q5H9gdOM--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1563183362/autoexpress/2016/04/2.jpg)
Kennedy KEN-503-5100K
While Draper’s 43080 is a slightly newer version of the 24367 we featured last time.
29 Apr 2016
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Draper 43080![Draper 43080](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--qxa2Uboi--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1563183502/autoexpress/2016/04/5.jpg)
![Draper 43080](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--qxa2Uboi--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1563183502/autoexpress/2016/04/5.jpg)
Draper 43080
This is an upgrade to the Draper 24367 featured in our last test.
29 Apr 2016
Ring RIL3600HP MAGflex Twist![Ring RIL3600HP MAGflex Twist](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--WXELkB3r--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1563183531/autoexpress/2016/04/7.jpg)
![Ring RIL3600HP MAGflex Twist](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--WXELkB3r--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1563183531/autoexpress/2016/04/7.jpg)
Ring RIL3600HP MAGflex Twist
Ring’s new RIL3600HP mixes brilliant light output with great versatility.
29 Apr 2016
Ring RIL4000![Ring RIL4000](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--9kkoxKoN--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1563183447/autoexpress/2016/04/3.jpg)
![Ring RIL4000](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--9kkoxKoN--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1563183447/autoexpress/2016/04/3.jpg)
Ring RIL4000
Our previous Best Buy is still a great performer, but the competition has moved on
29 Apr 2016
TopTech Rechargeable LED Worklight![TopTech Rechargeable LED Worklight](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--eePORx70--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1562248366/autoexpress/5/89/toptech_0_0.jpg)
![TopTech Rechargeable LED Worklight](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--eePORx70--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1562248366/autoexpress/5/89/toptech_0_0.jpg)
TopTech Rechargeable LED Worklight
Sourced from Euro Car Parts, this TopTech telescopic inspection lamp goes its own way.
1 May 2014
Philips VisionPlus![Philips VisionPlus](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--lnHFfzGP--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1562255168/autoexpress/philips-visionplus_0.jpg)
![Philips VisionPlus](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--lnHFfzGP--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1562255168/autoexpress/philips-visionplus_0.jpg)
Philips VisionPlus
It was close, but Philips just sneaked the win in the up to 60 per cent class
14 Nov 2013
GE Megalight Ultra +120![GE car bulb](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--oye1W8us--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1579701845/autoexpress/ge.jpg)
![GE car bulb](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--oye1W8us--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1579701845/autoexpress/ge.jpg)
GE Megalight Ultra +120
This ‘plus 120 per cent’ rated Hungarian-built bulb showed excellent consistency between our two samples
14 Nov 2013
Philips X-tremeVision![Philips X-tremeVision](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--MQ9vFw9C--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1562255168/autoexpress/philips-x-treme-.jpg)
![Philips X-tremeVision](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--MQ9vFw9C--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1562255168/autoexpress/philips-x-treme-.jpg)
Philips X-tremeVision
X-tremeVision claims 100 per cent more light – less than some – but is the clear winner here.
14 Nov 2013
Headlight bulbs tested![](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--IgbkgvVf--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1562249366/autoexpress/bulb-header-.jpg)
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Headlight bulbs tested
Boost visibility on the long winter evenings with a new set of headlight bulbs. We test 15 top buys
31 Oct 2012
Torches group test![](https://media.autoexpress.co.uk/image/private/s--sGafynK8--/f_auto,t_card-mobile@1/v1563184195/autoexpress/header_31.jpg)
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Torches group test
With winter approaching, a torch is a glovebox essential. But which is best for a breakdown emergency after dark?
24 Oct 2012