Car Dealership Lighting Design
Get Your Custom Lighting Plan With Product Recommendations
Includes up to 8% off the price of our recommended lighting products What to Expect When Requesting a Lighting Plan
A Lighting Expert Reviews Your Request
We Follow Up to Gather Project Details
Custom Lighting Plan With Product Recommendations is Created
Review and Approve Your Lighting Design
Purchase the Recommended Products
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Every lighting plan comes with a dedicated product specialist, providing personalized service and expert advice for your project needs.
How long does it take to get a plan?
1-2 for indoor and 2-3 days for outdoor projects
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CBRE needed high quality lighting for their customer, with stock available for ongoing projects.
Customer had an urgent need for high temperature lights. We had them in stock & shipped out next day.
Poor lighting caused parking lot safety issues for spectators. Our lighting plan & new lights resulted in an improved experience.
Customer needed to source large quantities of specialty fixtures for use in their manufactured products.
Tracy Electric was seeking a reliable source for ongoing lighting projects.
Distributors partner with us to provide customers a high quality product at a reasonable price.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What Goes into a Successful Car Dealership Lighting Design?
A successful car dealership lighting design accomplishes two main tasks: providing the right amount of light and ensuring balanced illumination throughout the space.
For car dealerships, showing vehicles in optimal lighting is critical to attracting buyers. We divide car dealerships into three distinct areas: indoor showroom lighting, outdoor lot lighting, and service/office/waiting areas.
Each area requires different specifications and light levels. A professional lighting plan eliminates guesswork by showing exactly how your space will look with the recommended fixtures and layout.
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How Many Lumens Do You Need to Light Up a Car Dealership?
For interior showrooms, we recommend 40-100 lumens per square foot to showcase vehicles effectively. Service areas require 40-75 lumens per square foot for detailed work. Exterior sales lots need 10-40 lumens per square foot, depending on your lighting zone classification.
What is the Ideal Pole Height for Car Dealership Lighting Design?
We recommend a minimum of 20-foot poles for car dealership lots, though 30-foot poles deliver superior results. Higher mounting heights create better light distribution and uniformity between poles. This reduces dark spots and provides more even illumination across your entire lot.
What are the Recommended Light Levels for Car Dealership Areas?
- Showroom: 40-100 fc
- Service Area: 40-75 fc
- Sales Lot (Exterior) – Lighting Zone 3 (Urban): 10-40 fc
- Sales Lot (Exterior) – Lighting Zone 2 (Suburban): 10-30 fc
How Do You Choose the Best Lights for a Car Dealership?
Our lighting plans eliminate guesswork by specifying the exact fixtures needed for your space. We consider factors like beam angles, color temperature, and uniformity ratios to ensure vehicles look their best. The plan shows whether lighting will be bright enough and properly balanced before you purchase anything.
How Accurate is a Lighting Plan?
Our lighting plans are extremely accurate using industry-leading photometric software. This sophisticated technology precisely models indoor and outdoor spaces to predict actual light levels. After installing fixtures according to our lighting plan, you should experience the exact foot candle levels and uniformity the plan indicates.
What Does a Car Dealership Lighting Plan Include?
Our comprehensive lighting plans include fixture specifications, mounting locations, photometric calculations, and detailed layouts for each area. We provide separate plans for showrooms, service bays, and exterior lots. Each plan shows light levels, uniformity ratios, and includes a complete fixture schedule with part numbers.
How Much Can LED Lighting Save a Car Dealership on Energy Costs?
LED lighting typically reduces energy consumption by 60-80% compared to metal halide or fluorescent systems. A typical car dealership can save $15,000-$30,000 annually on electricity costs. LEDs also last 50,000+ hours, dramatically reducing maintenance and replacement costs.
How Long Does It Take to Get a Custom Lighting Plan?
We deliver custom lighting plans within 3-5 business days after receiving your site drawings or measurements. Rush plans are available in 24-48 hours for time-sensitive projects. Our experienced lighting designers work directly with your specifications to ensure accuracy.
Why Should I Get a Lighting Plan Before Purchasing Fixtures?
A lighting plan prevents costly mistakes by showing exactly what fixtures you need and where to place them. Without a plan, you risk over-lighting (wasting money), under-lighting (poor car visibility), or creating dark spots that hurt sales. The plan pays for itself by ensuring you buy the right fixtures the first time.
Sample Car Dealership Lighting Plans and Heat Map
