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Learn About Jacking Beams
For any UK MOT Bay or vehicle garage, jacking beams are an essential piece of garage equipment. It is usually purchased alongside, or following the installation of a 4 post lift or inspection pit allowing mechanics to lift a vehicle…
What Is the Best Tyre Changer?
Ever wondered what the Best Tyre Changing Machine is? A tyre changing machine is a tool used by mechanics to remove old tyres from vehicles. It consists of a hydraulic press or bead breaker, which breaks the bead between the…
How does a car scissor lift work?
There are many types of vehicle lifts available today, from single-post, 2-post and 4-post lifts, to scissor lifts for cars, motorcycles and light commercial vehicles. The use of scissor lifts has been on the rise due to the affordability, flexibility…
How to Change a Car Tyre using a Tyre Changer
In this article, we will describe in detail how to change a car tyre using an automatic tyre-changing machine or semi-automatic tyre changer. You need to first understand the 2 main types of automated tyre machines for changing car tyres.…
What Do the Red and Yellow Dots on Tyres Mean?
If you’ve ever looked closely at a new tyre before fitting it, you might have noticed small coloured dots, most commonly red and yellow. This guide clearly explains: Why Tyres Have Coloured Dots Modern tyre manufacturing creates small variations in…
What are car diagnostic tools?
Whether you are a mechanic running a large workshop, MOT bay, or a small local independent garage, there are many advantages to owning diagnostic equipment in your toolbox, the first thing is to understand what are car diagnostic tools, what…
Full Throttle at Concept Garage Equipment: Our Biggest Delivery Yet!
It’s been a whirlwind this past 12 months at Concept Garage Equipment. As the UK’s leading specialist in MOT Bays and garage installations, we’ve seen our community of mechanics and workshop owners grow faster than we ever imagined. But this…
What does it cost to set up a MOT testing station in the UK in 2026?
Setting up an MOT testing station can cost from £9,795 to £34,995 or more. Prices increase from Class 1 & 2 MOT Bays to Class 4 or Class 7 MOT Bays. From a Class 1 & 2 MOT Bay for…
What Does A Diagnostic Machine Do?
A diagnostic machine, also known as an OBD or scanner tool, connects to a vehicle’s electronic systems to identify faults, monitor live data, and evaluate overall system health. From engines to brakes, transmissions, and batteries, these machines give mechanics the…
New Concept Garage Equipment Showroom Now Open in Doncaster
For a long time, we’ve had a vision: to create a space where our customers can see, touch, and experience the quality of our garage equipment first-hand. We are thrilled to announce that this vision is now a reality. The…