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Trust us, these lights will make wrenching much easier.

There's nothing more frustrating than working on cars blind. Trying to get a wrench on a bolt shrouded in darkness is a recipe for inventive swearing. Thankfully, there are many styles of bright LED lights you can buy for whatever automotive job you have in the garage.

Ranging from headlamps to pen lights, these handheld sunshine factories can be used in any arrangement. Need one that clamps on your hood to light up the whole engine bay? How about one with a magnet on the end? Yep, they make 'em.

So here's our list for the top-rated work lights on Amazon for mechanics. Get ready to hear Blinded By the Light on the radio the instant you flip these on.

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This durable work light comes with a 20-ft extension cord that plugs into your typical garage outlet. There's a magnet on the back and a rotating hook on top, so you can stick it almost anywhere. Boasting 1200 lumens, this handy tool will have no issues lighting up your work area. 

This handy pen light fits right into any pocket for easy and instant access. It packs a punch, too—producing 220 lumens for seven full hours. This light is perfect for those hard-to-see areas, and is water resistant as a bonus. 

This fantastic choice is made by Neiko, one of the best affordable work light brands out there. It's totally cordless and charges with an included USB charging block and wire. With a solid 700 lumens of brightness, this light is a perfect blend of portability and utility. 

If you want a totally hands-free product, check out this headlamp. Featuring six LEDs and a 90-degree rotatable head, it's perfect for any work under the dash. This waterproof headlamp also comes with two rechargeable batteries. 

Every mechanic should have a good underhood light in their toolbox—and this is one of the best. The hooks extend from 53" to 83" to even fit on the newest SUVs and trucks. This lightsaber features a removable cord to combine corded longevity with cordless flexibility. Oh, and the 2,000 lumens rating isn't bad either.

These compact LED work lights fold down to just 6 inches when closed—perfect for small storage or mobile toolboxes. The magnetic bottoms allow you to stick them to anything metal for worry-free lighting, and the heads rotate 360 degrees. 

This handy little pocket light is similar to the pen light, but with a strip of LEDs instead. The advantage to this product is its magnetic bottom for hands-free light in tight spaces. The rugged plastic body is durable, and the little thing produces 175 lumens for up to seven hours. 

These two cordless lights are perfect for when you need a lot of light in a large area. The portable flood lights pack quite a punch: 1500 lumens each. The handle conveniently folds back allowing you to position them at any angle.

And if you need even more light in a large area, get this beast. This work light produces a supernova of 6,000 lumens, and can be raised up to 5.5 feet and lowered down to 3 feet. The wide feet with non-slip grips give it solid stability. The light itself can be detached from the tripod for even more versatility.