Collection: Car Lights

Auxiliary vehicle lights add serious light output for driving on unlit roads and working after dark. The main types are driving lights, light bars and work lights, and they're built for different jobs — a driving light throws a beam far down the road, while a work light floods a close area. Australian road rules place real limits on how auxiliary lights can be fitted and used, so check compliance before installing.

What type of vehicle light do you need?

Beam pattern decides the job:

• Driving lights (spot lights 4wd): a narrow beam throwing light far down the road, used with high beam on unlit roads.
• Work light bar: a long LED bar, available in spot, flood or combination patterns.
• Work light (flood): a wide beam lighting a close area for working around the vehicle, camp or worksite.
• Reversing and camp lights: lighting a specific area behind or beside the vehicle.

What are the rules for driving lights in Australia?

Auxiliary driving lights are regulated, and the key rule is that they may only be used with high beam and must switch off automatically when you dip to low beam — dazzling oncoming drivers is both dangerous and an offence. There are also requirements around how many lights can be fitted, their mounting position and symmetry about the vehicle's centreline. Light bars in particular are often not compliant for on-road use in the way they're commonly fitted, and rules differ between states and territories. Check your state's requirements and the relevant Australian Design Rules before fitting.

What does lumen and beam pattern mean?

Lumens measure total light output, but raw lumens alone don't tell you how useful a light is, because how that light is shaped matters more. A spot beam concentrates output into a narrow column that reaches far down the road, which is what you want at speed. A flood beam spreads light wide and close, which suits working around the vehicle but is useless for distance. A combination bar mixes both. Advertised lumen figures also vary in how they're measured between brands. Tip: match the beam pattern to the job rather than chasing the biggest lumen number.

Common questions

Are LED light bars legal on the road?
Auxiliary lights are regulated — they may generally only be used with high beam and must switch off with low beam. Many light bars aren't compliant as commonly fitted. Check your state's rules before installing.

What's the difference between spot and flood beams?
A spot beam is narrow and throws light far down the road for driving at speed; a flood beam is wide and close for working around the vehicle. Combination bars mix both.

Do more lumens mean a better light?
Not on its own — beam shape matters more than raw output, and measurement methods vary between brands. A well-shaped spot beam outperforms a higher-lumen flood for road distance.

Can driving lights be used with low beam?
No — auxiliary driving lights must switch off when you dip to low beam, since they dazzle oncoming drivers. Wiring them to switch automatically with high beam is part of correct installation.

Can I pay for car lights with Afterpay?
Yes. You can split it with Afterpay, Zip, Klarna or PayPal Pay in 4. Our car lights start from $26, which is four fortnightly payments of $6.50.

Complete your fit-out

Car lights work with the rest of your vehicle gear. Add a winch for recovery, work torches, and roof racks.

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