The DVSA have this week updated information on the gov.uk website in relation to equipment maintenance, calibration and records, for ATL / OPTL wheel/steering play detectors. The guidance now reads: Maintenance periods All equipment must be maintained in good working order at all times. In the case of ATL or one person test lane (OPTL), maintenance periods for steering and suspension play...
Something we take particular pride in at our company is the fact so many employees choose to stay with us for a good length of time, and recently a new milestone was achieved for another of our long-standing colleagues. We recently celebrated the 30 year anniversary of our Projects Manager John Stainthorpe. 30 years ago, after being made redundant when...
The DVSA has just released Special notice 04-25 This outlines an updated requirement from April 2026 that all new and replacement jacking beams supplied to a class IV MOT site will need to have: 2.0 tonnes (minimum) capacity 1700mm between the lifting pads centres. Who these changes apply to These changes apply to MOT centres that submit an application to...
Great news! We are now able to offer a new and improved version of the Technique T3000/T3002 Jacking beams. The new version can now manage a much wider load making it suitable for a wider range of vehicles. For example you now no longer need Tesla adapters as this piece of equipment is able to accommodate. This equipment is also...
We recently joined our company founder Brian Gott in celebrating his 90th birthday with a party at his home, organised by his family. The day involved great food and great company, with guests being entertained with interesting stories about Brian's life. Born in Liverpool, Brian got his first job at age 14 working for a butchers where he swiftly developed...
If you operate an ATF facility, to maintain the standards expected across the industry you are expected to upgrade roller brake testing software ASAP. This will also mean that for some, equipment may need a higher level of investment to upgrade due to hardware changes, alongside the software update. Therefore DVSA have stated the deadline for this is 31st December...
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...
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...
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...
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...
