Tips and Advice

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...

An important EU safety notice has been issued regarding the measures taken by Sweden to prohibit the placing on the market of a scissor lift manufactured by TWA Equipment S.r.l., Via Inn s.n.c. 65015, Montesilvano (PE) of Italy. The EU has endorsed this decision and addressed it to all member...

Product Focus:   This week's product is particularly useful for today's modern workshops as it provides an essential solution to the problems of carrying out DPF regeneration on vehicles. The Facts: Most diesel vehicles are equipped with diesel particulate filters (DPF). The filter stops PM10 particulate matter with a filtering...

The HSE has issued a Safety Alert in relation to arm locking mechanisms on BendPak 2 post lifts.  An investigation into the death of a motor vehicle mechanic, following a car falling from a two-post vehicle lift, has identified a serious risk.  Investigations found that the arm locking mechanism of...

            There are changes afoot with vehicle exhaust analysers used in UK MOT testing stations and we are being asked by some clients for clarification of what is happening. There are two changes that will require an update to your testing equipment and the DVSA...

If your MOT brake rollers are reaching the end of their useful life and are letting you down then we can help.  We specialise in installing new MOT test lanes and helping people upgrade their existing bays. These days it is getting increasingly difficult to locate spare parts for older...

Did you know that we can provide drawings and Written Schemes of Examination (WSE) to enable you to comply with the Pressure Systems Safety Regulations 2000 (PSSR)? We have been providing this service for major users of compressed air systems for many years.  We help garage managers and industrial businesses...

We all know how important it is in business to have firm control of stock and how ineffective control can lead to loss of profits.  However many garages underestimate the importance of having effective control of their oil. If you feel you may not have adequate control of your oil...

"Before the government start extending the MOT test by another year they should do something with the roads, even new cars aren't immune from pothole damage, broken springs, damaged tyres and wheels to bend and damaged suspension arms, what cost is road safety? 1 MOT a year..................." On 22nd January...

I was recently at a meeting of leaders of garage equipment sales and servicing companies and we enjoyed a rather illuminating (excuse the pun) presentation about European statistics regarding road safety associated with incorrectly aligned vehicle headlamps and the challenges posed by manufacturers of headlamp testing equipment.  The challenges are...