New from PHILIPS

As one of the world’s leading names in consumer electronics and lighting, Philips offers a wide range of workshop lamps, ranging from handheld LED lights to a fully modular system for home garages. The entire range has been updated for 2018, introducing new models and further improving existing systems. For further information visit philips.co.uk

LED Hybrid Professional Bonnet Lamp CBH51 (£199.99)

The latest addition to the Philips range, the CBH51 LED hybrid professional bonnet lamp, can be attached direct to your car bonnet to spread light throughout the engine bay. It features 32 powerful LEDS that provide an intense, 6000K natural white light and bright wide beam that is also gentle on the eyes. The integrated telescopic mounting can stretch from 1.1-1.8 metres and the hooks are covered with rubber, so there is no worry about scratching the vehicle. For greater visibility, the lamp can turn 360° while held in position. The CBH51 offers a versatile dual power facility so it can be attached to the mains with a five-metre cable to provide continual use or else unplugged and run from its internal battery. The Boost mode gives a powerful 1200 lumens of light output and a wide beam angle of 120°, or you can select Eco mode to preserve battery life with a reduced output of 500 lumens for up to 5.5 hours.

Rechargeable Slim Lamp RCH19 (£59.99)

Like the CBH51, the cordless RCH19 worklamp operates in both Boost mode, which gives four hours of 6000K natural light at 300 lumens, or Eco mode which offers up to seven hours of 120 lumen output. It provides a wide beam angle of 90° and has been designed with a 180° rotating light, so you can access extremely narrow spaces, eradicating any blind spots. The body meets international impact resistance standard IK07, as well as being protected against damage from solvents and chemicals.

It features a comfort grip, as well as an adjustable and retractable multi-angle hook and a strong rear magnet to allow you to position it for hands-free use.

Rechargeable Lamp with docking station RCH21S (£79.99)

The RCH21S rechargeable lamp with docking station features a unique and innovative 90° flippable light module, ensuring 360° illumination. The high-quality LEDS provide 240 lumens of light output in Boost mode, and 120 lumens in Eco mode. It boasts advanced battery technology, which lasts five times longer than traditional rechargeable batteries, offering 1500 charging cycles instead of the standard 300, and fully recharges in less than 1.5 hours. The 360° adjustable and retractable hook makes it possible to hang the RCH21S anywhere, and with its strong magnet it can be firmly fixed to any surface.

Matchline 3-Module LED Colour Check Lamps (£249.99)

Featuring the latest Lumileds Luxeon SMD LED technology, the modular Matchline MDLS CRI provides a powerful white light, a high colour rendering index and a 6000K true daylight colour temperature, making it particularly appropriate for checking for paintwork flaws.

Each module has a 300° rotating head to direct the light and offers a choice of two light modes: Boost mode provides 500 lumens and Normal gives 250 lumens; if more intense light is needed, simply combine the modules for 1500 lumens.

The lights come with advanced batteries that last five times longer than traditional rechargeable batteries. With 1500 charging cycles, instead of the standard 300, you get the equivalent of approximately five working years of continuous use.

After a complete charge in less than three hours, you get more than six hours of use in Normal mode.

Gunson Traditional Oil Cans

Many readers will get a glow of nostalgia from these traditional oil cans that were once a fixture of every garage forecourt. This set of three classically-designed modern replicas from Gunson (part number 77144) are manufactured in metal and painted in a very evocative green – they even use traditional imperial capacities of ½ pint, 1 pint and 1 quart. The long pouring spout makes them very practical or you could simply use them for a classic car garage display. The set of three Gunson traditional oil cans offer good value at a typical retail price of £35.52. More details from gunson.co.uk