Tips and Advice

Well here we are again.  We wonder how many people thought back in March when the first lockdown was announced that we would be going through it again at the end of the year.  At that time the thought of closing your business for a couple of months was something...

https://www.gea.co.uk/essential-garage-equipment-repairs-calibrations-available-from-gotts-during-covid-19-crisis/ The Garage Equipment Association (GEA) has issued a plea to all of its members to advise what their status is during the current COVID-19 pandemic crisis.  Garages that are remaining open to service key workers' vehicles and keep grocery delivery vehicles on the road are wanting to know who...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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. ...

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...

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...