
The Best Lighting Solutions for Working Under the Hood
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Because Your Eyes Deserve More Than a Flashlight Between Your Teeth
Let’s be honest, working under the hood can be a nightmare if you can’t see what you’re doing. One minute you’re tracing a coolant leak, the next you’re elbow-deep in grease, squinting into the darkness.. We’ve all balanced a dim flashlight on the radiator, holding your phone in your mouth like a goofball, or trying to prop up a desk lamp with a roll of duct tape and hope.
Yeah, no thanks.
Whether you're tuning up your daily driver, rebuilding a project rig, or just poking around to see where that mystery squeak’s coming from, you need serious light. Not wimpy, “good enough” light. We’re talking hands-free, no-shadow, bright-as-day kind of light.
That’s where STKR steps in.
We build lights for people who get their hands dirty. Mechanics. DIYers. Weekend warriors. Guys who don’t call someone to fix it because they are the someone. And when you’re wrenching under the hood, the last thing you need is to be fighting the dark.
Here’s our top five lighting solutions that'll turn your engine bay from a black hole into a fully lit workspace and allow you to get the job done right.
FLEXIT Headlamp PRO
Where you look, it lights. No excuses.
This isn’t your grandpa’s headlamp. The FLEXIT Headlamp PRO throws out a 650-lumen punch, spreads the light wide, and still gives you a focused beam for those deep, dark corners of your engine bay. It flexes, angles, and stays comfortable no matter how long you wear it’. Perfect for that “both hands in the guts of the engine” kind of job.
Mobile Task Light
Your go-to light for every job.
This brute folds and blasts light exactly where you need it. Toss it in the engine bay, hook it on the hood, or stand it up next to your radiator. The Mobile Task Light doesn’t care if you’re working inside, outside, or upside-down – it just gets the job done. And with 1200 lumens of LED power, it’ll make sure you see every detail.
TRiMobile with Tripod
Light that doesn’t quit because neither do you.
Need to light up the whole garage like a crime scene? The TRi Mobile is your guy. Three light heads throwing serious lumens in all directions (2,000 total), mounted on a tripod that reaches high and locks in solid. Use it low and wide to flood under the hood, or crank it up for big overhead coverage.
TRiLIGHT ShopLight
From cave to command center in one plug.
Plug this light in, hang it above your workbench, and boom – your garage becomes a mission control center. The TRiLIGHT ShopLight floods your workspace with bright, clean light that doesn’t cast those annoying shadows. If you’re tuning, detailing, or doing the kind of work where you need to see it all – this is your new go-to.
FLEXIT Under Hood Light
Specifically built for this job – period.
This isn’t some jerry-rigged shop light. The FLEXIT Under Hood Light was made for this exact job. It’s got attachable hang hooks and a stretchy strap to sling it across your hood. This is a rock-solid setup that stays put and lights up every inch under the hood. The flexible LED panel floods the whole area without blinding you or casting shadows where you’re working. It’s like your engine bay just got a set of stadium lights.
Bottom Line?
Quit struggling with shadows and cheap flashlights. Whether you're tracking down a squeak, upgrading your headerlights, or just giving your ride a tune-up, these STKR lights are the real deal. Built by folks who actually use their gear and made for the people who fix their own problems.
Fire one up, and see the difference for yourself.