GOTT Technical Services

COVID-19 Information Regarding MOT Tests

This week the UK Government announced that from 30 March 2020, to prevent the spread of Corona virus, MOT due dates for cars, motorcycles and light vans will be extended by 6 months.  Whilst it is understandable why the Government has reached this decision, its announcement has left the general...

This entry was posted in Customer, DVSA/MOT, Health & Safety, Tips and Advice, Community and tagged Automotive, Brake tester calibration, Diesel Smoke Meter, Engineering, Garage Equipment, gas analyser, headlamp tester calibration, MOT calibrations, MOT test, Covid-19, UK Government Advice, emissions analysers on 27th March 2020 by gottservices.

Supporting Key Workers

Whenever I am asked what I do for a living and I explain that we supply and maintain garage equipment, people rarely understand what that means.  When I explain, to some people it sounds boring, but to me it is a fascinating industry, and one that is essential to everybody's...

This entry was posted in General, Community and tagged Garage Equipment, MOD, corona virus, Covid-19, Key Workers, NHS, Public Health England, Police, Ambulance, Fire Service on 22nd March 2020 by gottservices.

COVID-19, Keeping Safe Whilst Providing a Service

Given the unprecedented COVID-19 (Coronavirus) situation, we wanted to take the time to update you on the steps we are taking to keep our team safe and also continue to provide you with the service you expect.   The safety of our team, our customers and our suppliers remains our...

Northern Ireland MOT Chaos - Are There Lessons To Be Learnt?

Being as heavily involved as we are, in the supply, maintenance and calibration of MOT equipment, we have been very interested in the recent story that has unfolded in Northern Ireland regarding failure of lifts at their MOT centres.  It would be easy to use the negative PR that this...

This entry was posted in DVSA/MOT, Health & Safety, Tips and Advice and tagged 4 post lift, DVSA, MOT equipment, MOT lift, Northern Ireland MOT, DVA, lift maintenance, lift inspection on 11th February 2020 by gottservices.

Garage Equipment Mega-Deals Launched!

We are pleased to announce the launch of two new garage equipment Mega-Deals leaflets, offering exciting deals on garage equipment.  One leaflet is crammed full of offers for the car and van servicing market and the other is for the truck and bus market.            ...

We've Been Involved With Some Great Events Recently

We have been involved with a couple of amazing events over the past two weekends.  The first was the Morpeth Christmas lights switch on and launch of the Rotary Club of Morpeth's Tree of Light and Remembrance Garden in the town's Sanderson Arcade shopping centre. Spark!'s illuminated drummers entertain the...

This entry was posted in Community and tagged Morpeth, Christmas, Sanderson Arcade, Tree of Light, Morpeth lights switch on, Rotary Club of Morpeth, Spark! drummers, Santa, WIN Awards, Grand Gosforth Park, Britain's Got Talent, Jamie Lee Harrison, Anna Foster, The Event Hero, Jodie Louise Fitzgibbbon on 25th November 2019 by gottservices.

New Website & Ad Campaign for Workshop Furniture Supplier

Our range of workshop furniture, cabinets, and tool storage trolleys manufactured by DEA Worklab, has been given an extra boost with the launch of the latest ad campaign by the UK importer, Technique.  The advert displayed below is being presented across a range of media, along with an accompanying press...

This entry was posted in Products and tagged Garage storage, tool storage, workbenches, workshop design, workshop furniture, DEA Worklab, workshop cabinets, tool trolley on 5th November 2019 by gottservices.

We'll Be Helping to Share the Light This Christmas!

It is that time of year again where although summer holidays are not long passed, talk turns around to Christmas and what plans people are making for them.  We are pleased to announce that we have just signed up to once again sponsor the Morpeth Rotary Club Tree of Light...

This entry was posted in Community and tagged Charity, Sanderson Arcade, Tree of Light, Northumbria Blood Bikes, Tiny Lives, Children's Cancer Fund, Morpeth Rotary Club, Morpeth Christmas, Garden of Remembrance on 24th September 2019 by gottservices.

How We Keep Your Workers Safe #1 - Lift Pads

Did you know that the planned preventative maintenance contracts and lift inspection services we provide to the garage industry help to keep lift users safe in so many different ways? Our 32-point lift inspection check-list ensures our GEA Lift Engineer accredited engineers follow a prescribed series of checks that are...

This entry was posted in Health & Safety, Products, Tips and Advice and tagged Automotive, Engineering, Garage Equipment, Health and Safety, 2 post lifts, vehicle lift pads on 16th September 2019 by gottservices.

Avoiding Slips & Trips With Our Reels.

Product Focus: We have a wide range of solutions to help you keep your workshop tidy and free from the risk of slips and trips.  One of those is the retractable reel.  We have reels that are suitable for compressed air, oil, anti-freeze, AdBlue and water hose, and also electrical...

This entry was posted in Health & Safety, Products, Tips and Advice and tagged Garage Equipment, Health and Safety, slips and trips, retractable reels, hose reels, compressed air reels, oil reels, cable reels on 9th September 2019 by gottservices.

We Can Help You Get Organised

Focus on Service: We recently completed a workshop re-organisation for one of our long-standing clients which has resulted in them being delighted with the improved accessibility to work bays and increased productivity flow.  To meet modern business demands, the workshop needed a re-think and this is where we came in. ...

This entry was posted in Customer, Products, Tips and Advice and tagged Garage Equipment, Garage Workshop, workshop design, workshop planning, automotive design, garage layouts, productivity improvement on 2nd September 2019 by gottservices.

MOT Connectivity - What Does It All Mean?

The DVSA has recently issued a press release stating that "MOT garages will soon see the benefits of equipment that connects directly to the MOT testing service." By 'soon', they mean the 1st of October 2019.  As a supplier of MOT test equipment we are usually in the privileged position...

This entry was posted in DVSA/MOT, Products, Tips and Advice and tagged Automotive, DVSA, Garage Equipment, MOT, connected brake testers, MOT Centres on 22nd August 2019 by gottservices.

Inspection Pits? We've Got Them Covered!

Product Focus: For years we have been asked for a solution to the health and safety risks posed by open vehicle inspection pits, but it has proved difficult to provide a satisfactory solution.  The problem is there is a need to cover pits when not in use, to stop people...

Electric Vehicle Safety - New Product Launch!

Product Focus: We have just launched a new range of accessory packages aimed at the Electric and Hybrid Vehicle (EHV) servicing market.  When servicing these types of vehicles, safety is of paramount importance and they bring with them challenges that are not presented by petrol or diesel engine vehicles.  Significantly...

Do You Have Adequate Control of Your Oil Stock Levels?

Product Focus: Do You Have Adequate Control of Your Oil Stock Levels? If not, maybe you should be considering one of our electronic oil monitoring systems.  They are PC based electronic fluid dispensing solutions, designed for today's busy workshops.  Our systems allow you to gain complete control and traceability of...

This entry was posted in Products, Tips and Advice and tagged fleet management, Garage Equipment, Gott Technical Services, workshop management, oil change, vehicle repair, lube service, lubrication, oil top up on 15th July 2019 by gottservices.