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  1. Government drops proposed relaxation of MOT rules

    Government drops proposed relaxation of MOT rules

    A proposed relaxation of MOT rules has been dropped by the Government. In January last year, the DfT launched a consultation on proposals to require new cars, motorbikes and vans in Britain to have their first MOT four years after being registered, compared with three years currently, to cut costs for drivers. In the consultation, the DfT said MOTs cost an average of...
  2. Happy New Year - It's 2024

    Happy New Year - It's 2024

    We at GTS have had another successful year and can't wait to see what is in store for 2024. Here is a little recap of just a fraction of some of the work we did this year for many of our amazing customers. Check out some of our throwbacks below: The first week of 2023 was off to a busy...
  3. Winter Workshop Conditions - Top Tips To Survive The Cold

    Winter Workshop Conditions - Top Tips To Survive The Cold

    Let's be honest, not all garages/workshops are built to accommodate colder weather for those working there. Often having no way of keeping in heat and having to work with it all opened up to outside. This can make for some challenging work conditions for engineers and alike. And let's not forget those poor souls who have to work outdoors providing...
  4. HSE - Unsafe Bolts On BendPak XPR Series Two-Post Vehicle Lift

    HSE - Unsafe Bolts On BendPak XPR Series Two-Post Vehicle Lift

    A new HSE safety alert has been issued in relation to the BendPak XPR 2 Post Lifts after a fatal incident has occurred. See below information from the HSE announcement released this month. Issue BendPak XPR series two-post vehicle lifts have a half-moon-shaped arm restraint gear on each arm which is either welded or bolted. On some of the lifts...
  5. DVSA Statement For All MOT Authorised Examiners

    DVSA Statement For All MOT Authorised Examiners

    All MOT Authorised Examiners (AEs) should have received a statement from DVSA about a shortage of gas analyser calibration gas. In case you haven't seen this, relevant information can be read below. There has been a production problem that BOC had on production/certification of MOT calibration gas. The Garage Equipment Association (GEA) has recently been given an update that this...
  6. Save Time And Money With Regular Servicing Of Turf Mowing Equipment

    Save Time And Money With Regular Servicing Of Turf Mowing Equipment

    As anybody who is involved in the maintenance and repair of turf mowing equipment will know, the mowing equipment can be difficult to handle safely and efficiently. There are many different types of machines and equipment that are required to keep large areas of Turf looking it's best. Whether you own a Golf course or resort, or any other business...
  7. BRAND NEW COMING SOON!

    BRAND NEW COMING SOON!

    GYS Super Pro EV Charger The perfect solution for garages and workshops to charge electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles. Move the charger to the car not the car to the charger! The GYS Superpro EV charger is a flexible and cost-effective charging solution for all garages and workshops, especially where three-phase power is available. Since there are always sockets in a garage/workshop...
  8. Airless Tyres To Come In 2024

    Airless Tyres To Come In 2024

    Did you know that air-less tyres have actually been around for quite a while now? Michelin has been developing them since 2005! You won't however, have seen them around as they have not been fitted to regular road cars....yet. According to Michelin and GM this will all change in 2024! They aim to introduce a version of their ‘UPTIS’ tyre...
  9. Super Deduction Tax Scheme Deadline Approaches

    Super Deduction Tax Scheme Deadline Approaches

    A brand new 'super-deduction scheme' was introduced a couple of years ago which was an extension of the Annual Investment Allowance (AIA). Businesses investing in qualifying assets from 1 April 2021 until 31 March 2023 would benefit from up to 130% first-year capital allowance. The new scheme allowed businesses to deduct the full value of qualifying assets from profits before...
  10. Mechanics warned of potential life-threatening dangers of working under vehicles

    Since April 2022, HSE has become aware of another 4 cases of motor vehicle repair workers being crushed to death by an incorrectly supported vehicle. HSE has issued a press release to highlight this important issue. HSE's figures show that: 21 workers in the motor vehicle repair industry have been killed in the 5 years to March 2022 More than half of...

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