Exterior accent lights are the styling side of truck lighting – LED strips, cab and grille accents, step and trim lights that make a heavy vehicle more visible and give it a distinctive look on the road or in the yard. While headlights, fog lamps and tail lamps are mainly functional, accent lighting is primarily decorative and used to highlight certain parts of the vehicle and create visual interest.

In this Exterior Accent Lights section of our Lighting range you’ll find used OEM exterior styling lights for modern European trucks – ideal for restoring factory appearance, replacing damaged trims or upgrading the look of a working fleet vehicle with genuine parts.

What kind of exterior accent lights are in this category?

Typical items listed here include:

  • LED accent strips and styling lights for cab sides, grille surrounds and bumper edges;
  • decorative marker and position lamps that complement the main Clearance & Marker Lights and improve truck visibility;
  • step and access lights that illuminate door steps, catwalks and chassis areas for safer entry to the cab;
  • logo and trim lights for illuminated badges, trims and styling details on premium models;
  • other exterior styling LEDs that sit alongside the main Headlights and Fog Lights .

We focus on genuine OEM lighting taken from late-model trucks, not generic “show” kits. OEM accent lights are designed to match the vehicle’s wiring, mounting points and styling lines, so they fit the cab and bumper contours correctly and can last as long as the rest of the truck’s lighting system.

Truck brands and donor vehicles

Most exterior accent lights in this category come from modern Euro 5–Euro 6 heavy trucks such as:

  • Volvo FH and FM tractors and rigids;
  • MAN TGX and TGS long-haul and distribution trucks;
  • DAF CF and XF / XG series;
  • Mercedes-Benz Actros and Atego models;
  • Scania R and S series and other European HGVs.

To see examples of the vehicles we dismantle, including current and past donors, visit our Trucks We Dismantle page. Matching the donor truck’s brand, model, year and Euro class helps ensure the accent lights you choose will align correctly with your cab and bumper design.

Why choose used OEM accent lights from VRA Truckparts?

VRA Truckparts dismantles carefully selected trucks in-house and follows a structured Dismantling & Quality Process. Each accent lamp, LED strip or trim light is removed with care, visually inspected for cracks, corrosion and water ingress, and only then added to stock.

  • clear photos of the actual part you will receive;
  • close-up images of lenses, housings, brackets and connectors;
  • OEM / OE numbers recorded where visible to help with matching;
  • donor vehicle details listed whenever possible for extra compatibility checks.

Using genuine accent lights alongside OEM Reverse & Tail Lights , Headlights and other lighting gives your truck a consistent look and reduces the risk of electrical issues caused by poor-quality aftermarket parts.

Checking compatibility and legal requirements

Exterior lighting on commercial vehicles is subject to road regulations, especially when it affects brake, indicator or marker functions. Accent lights are mainly decorative, but they still need to be mounted and wired in a way that does not interfere with mandatory lamps or dazzle other road users.

Before ordering, we recommend:

  • checking the OEM number on your existing light against the listing photos;
  • noting your truck’s VIN, model, year and body type;
  • reviewing our Compatibility & VIN Policy and Fitting & Programming Advice pages if you plan to retrofit or upgrade lighting;
  • contacting us with your registration or VIN if you’re unsure which accent lights will fit your vehicle.

If you also need primary lighting parts, take a look at the main Lighting category, including Fog Lights , Reverse & Tail Lights , Clearance & Marker Lights and Wiring & Fuses .

Shipping, returns and how to use this category

All exterior accent lights are packed securely and dispatched from our base in Stanford-le-Hope, Essex, with tracked delivery options across the UK and EU. For full details on services, transit times and pricing, please see our Delivery & Shipping page.

Information on part grading, warranty coverage and returns is available on our Warranty & Part Condition and Returns & Refunds pages, so you know exactly what to expect when ordering used OEM lighting.

To quickly find the right accent light:

  • filter by brand (Volvo, MAN, DAF, Scania, Mercedes-Benz and others);
  • use the search bar with your OEM reference or part of the casting number;
  • read our How to Find the Right Part guide for practical tips on sharing the right details with our team.

With the correct exterior accent lighting fitted, your trucks stay visible, on-brand and professional-looking – while still benefiting from the reliability of genuine OEM parts sourced from late-model donor vehicles.