Lucas – Lighting the way for over 140 years

Lucas Lighting History

The Beginning

Long before the Ford Model T, even before the first Mercedes ‘horseless carriage’, there was Lucas. The business was established in 1872, the same year that the petrol engine was first patented. The story of the business that Joseph Lucas founded in Birmingham, still the global HQ of Lucas today, is the story of one of the most successful automotive brands in history. Lucas has had a particularly profound impact throughout the history of vehicle lighting, from the Penny Farthing to the cars on our roads today, here are just some of the key moments.

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ELTA Lucas Wiper Motors

Product Focus: Wiper Motors

INTRODUCING A NEW COMPREHENSIVE RANGE OF ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT MATCHING QUALITY WIPER MOTORS AVAILABLE NOW IN VXPRO AND LUCAS BRANDS

ParetoVXPROLucasApplicationsVIO
1EW9003LRW1003Audi A3, A4, A6, Q5 and Q71,245,506
2EW9004LRW1004Renault Clio III298,208
3EW9008LRW1008Nissan Qashqai / Qashqai +2445,318
4EW9001LRW1001Vauxhall (Opel) Combo, Corsa C, Tigra613,358
5EW9022LRW1022BMW 1 Series269,212
6EW9006LRW1006Citroën Relay, Fiat Ducato, Punto, Peugeot Boxer350,053
7EW9018LRW1018Mini (R50, R53, R56), Countryman, Paceman898,605
8EW9005LRW1005Citroën Dispatch, Fiat Scudo, Peugeot Expert142,782
9EW9009LRW1009Audi A3, Skoda Octavia, VW Golf, Passat, Transporter, Vento635,899
10EW9031LRW1031Citroën Relay, Fiat Ducato, Peugeot Boxer (250)262,133
11EW9015LRW1015Citroën Relay, Fiat Ducato, Peugeot Boxer (230)34,078
12EW9023LRW1023VW Golf V, Passat B6, Tiguan989,263
13EW9014LRW1014VW Golf VI, Polo V, Sharan, Touran1,291,852
14EW9021LRW1021Citroën C1, Peugeot 107, Toyota Aygo727,023
15EW9024LRW1024Dacia Sandero, Renault Captur, Clio IV, Zoe735,283
16EW9027LRW1027Audi A224248
17EW9020LRW1020Vauxhall (Opel) Zafira B431,324
18EW9017LRW1017Mercedes-Benz C-Class60,332
19EW9013LRW1013Citroën Nemo, Fiat Fiorino, Peugeot Bipper119,391
20EW9002LRW1002Vauxhall (Opel) Astra IV214,604
21EW9026LRW1026Smart ForFour16,655
22EW9019LRW1019Vauxhall (Opel) Zafira A120,359
23EW9030LRW1030Citroën C2, C3242,170
24EW9016LRW1016Vauxhall (Opel) Astra V773,558
25EW9025LRW1025Citroën Relay, Fiat Ducato, Peugeot Boxer (244)109,278
26EW9007LRW1007Audi A1, A6, Q3609,090
27EW9032LRW1032Abarth 500C, 595C, 695C, Fiat 500, 500C, Bravo II656,091
28EW9011LRW1011Nissan Primastar, Renault Trafic II, Vauxhall Movano A238,552
29EW9029LRW1029Mercedes-Benz C-Class (S204) GLK-Class49,113

For pricing and cross references please contact a member of our sales team on +44(0)1675 466 999 or email sales@elta.co.uk

ALL NEW LUCAS LIGHTBOOSTER UPGRADE BULBS FROM THE UK’S ORIGINAL AUTOMOTIVE LIGHTING BRAND

Lucas LightBOOSTER Halogen Upgrade Bulbs

NOW WITH UP TO 150% MORE LIGHT AND NEW RETAIL PACKAGING

The Lucas LightBOOSTER range of performance upgrade bulbs give drivers a concise but effective range of performance bulbs to improve vision, to change the look of their car or to stand out from the crowd.

By increasing the amount of light on the road ahead at the 75m mark, the driver is not only able to see further but will light roadside warning signs earlier and spot potential hazards sooner. The increased light and improved beam will also penetrate rain, fog and snow more effectively for a safer journey in the adverse conditions.

For drivers concerned with the brightness of their headlights, LightBOOSTER CORE50 (50% more light) and ULTRA150 (150% more light) provide two levels of upgrade at distinct price points to suit any budget. Some drivers are unhappy with the yellow colour of their headlights, probably as a result of the enviable crisp white or blue tints provided by the HID headlights seen on premium vehicles. In this case BLUE50 upgrades offer a crisp white-blue light similar to HID, paired with a 50% increase in brightness for the best of both worlds.

LightBOOSTER SPORTXR deliver extreme 100w power twinned with a deep blue mask fro ultimate halogen performance for off-road, sport and track purposes.

Lucas LightBooster Poster

upgrade bulb comparison

Range Overview Table

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ZMB310: Lucas LightBooster POS Box Now with New ULTRA150 Upgrades

New Improved ZMB310: With 12 Twin ULTRA150 Upgrade Packs

The clever Lucas ZMB310 is a shelf ready transit box containing 12 Lucas LightBooster ULTRA150 twin upgrade packs. Boosting light where you need it most on the road by up to 150%

By simply tearing off the front and folding up the lid, the transit box transforms into an attention grabbing, shelf ready point of sale display.

Placing H1, H4 and H7 upgrade bulbs exactly where you need them to up-sell customers the benefits of an upgrade over a standard bulb. Boost business and upgrade your sales today!

ZMB310 Contents

Shelf Ready Transit Box. Simply Tear and Fold to Create an Eye Catching Display

Shelf Ready Box

A new look for the industry’s original lighting brand

The iconic green Lucas brand boasts enviable levels of recognition and with striking new retail packaging, Lucas bulbs look better than ever!  

Plus, Lucas LightBooster upgrade bulbs deliver incredible value for money. We think you'll be delighted by the prices and the ZMB310 is no exception.

ELTA Automotive are proud to be the official Lucas Licensee for Driving Vision and Switchgear throughout the UK and Europe.

Lucas' famous green boxes have been a familiar feature of garages across the globe for decades. That’s because Lucas have always provided the parts that mechanics trust and keep close at hand to get the job done. It’s still true today. The Lucas portfolio covers premium quality products for automotive, motorcycle and home use.

Lucas products are driven by engineering excellence and a spirit of innovation that’s ensured our continued global success. The brand's reputation is built on an extensive range, exceptional technical durability and endurance, and outstanding quality.

Lucas have been providing all this for over 140 years – and we’re still growing. That’s why the brand has been continuously trading longer than any other automotive component brand in the world.

For more information and pricing please contact sales@elta.co.uk or call +44 (0)1675 466 999 today.

NEW ZMB312: THE ICONIC LUCAS BULB DISPLAY HAS EVOLVED!

Lucas Bulb Wall Stand ZMB312

WITH A NEW HEAVY DUTY PLASTIC CONSTRUCTION AND MODULAR DESIGN THIS NEW GENERATION STAND IS SET TO LIGHT UP THE AFTERMARKET!

For decades the Lucas brand has provided bulb stands to the automotive aftermarket and none are more iconic than the hanging (ZMB271) display which has adorned the walls of garages and workshops the world over. Today the icon has evolved with the introduction of the incredible new ZMB312!

Instant Stock and Display Solution

All the bulbs you need, exactly where you need them. ZMB312 includes 200 of the top 17 automotive bulbs accounting for over 77% of all Lucas bulb sales.

 Completely New Design

A modern new look; ZMB312 is now engineered from solid plastic and colour matched in iconic Lucas green for maximum durability and impact.

Built to Perform

ZMB312 is our smartest bulb stand to date and features a new modular Euro-hook hanging rail that slots into place below the boxed bulbs. Motor factors, garages and workshops can utilise the rail to cross-sell Lucas wiper blades or boost sales by up-selling the Lucas LightBooster upgrade bulb range.

Lucas Bulb Wall Stand Modular

ZMB312 Contents

A New Look For The Industry’s Original Lighting Brand

Boost Your Winter Sales With A New Look From the UK’s Original Vehicle Lighting Brand

When selling online or in a retail environment brand recognition is everything. Recognition leads to a level of trust in a brand, and it is this that breaks down many of the obstacles that a customer must overcome in order to make the purchase decision.

When customers recognise a brand they trust easier and leapfrog up the ladder of loyalty. This is why established brands perform so well in digital and physical retail environments. Customers are faced with a sea of choice but they are more likely to opt for a brand that they recognise if it sits at a price that they are prepared to pay.

Without doubt this is exactly why the Lucas brand performs so well for retail businesses.

Established in 1872, the same year that the first petrol engine was patented; Lucas has had a profound impact throughout the history of vehicle lighting. It has been an integral part of our automotive industry, and for decades it supplied original equipment components to almost all vehicles produced in the UK.

Today the Lucas brand is a champion of the aftermarket, offering a significantly lower price than its OE counterparts yet retaining recognition for its OE heritage. In fact a recent poll by the brand’s owners showed Lucas brand recognition was on a level with some of the biggest OE names in the world.

Now with a fresh new image, fitting for such an iconic brand; The Lucas Vision range is set to light up the aftermarket!

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Lucas MultiFIT wiper blade adaptor kit

New Adaptor Kit (LWMFKIT) Extends Lucas AirFLEX+ Applications to Cover New Toyota, Mercedes and Renault Wiper Arms

Our new adaptor kit means that even the most difficult to find wiper blade applications like the new Renault Captur are now covered by the Lucas AirFLEX+ range.There is no need to stock additional higher cost DirectFIT blades, simply bolt on the adaptor kit to your inventory and maximise your sales from minimal stock.

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