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APMM Gears Up Again With A Two Post Lift Installation

APMM Gears Up Again With A Two Post Lift Installation

In January 2024, we shared the exciting story of Andy Parsons Mobile Mechanics (APMM) and their brand new garage workshop build-out, to complete their MOT Bay with a range of top-notch garage equipment supplied and installed by Concept Garage Equipment. Read about...
2 X 2 Post Lifts Installed at FM Tyres in Barnsley

2 X 2 Post Lifts Installed at FM Tyres in Barnsley

FM Tyres is a new garage that is owned by Fatmir, who also has a car wash business 15 minutes away. He wanted to expand his business interests to offer vehicle service and maintenance. Fatmir contacted Concept Garage Equipment to help install two 2 Post Lifts. We...
Class 4 MOT Bay for Witney Vehicle Repairs Ltd

Class 4 MOT Bay for Witney Vehicle Repairs Ltd

Witney Vehicle Repairs Ltd Benefit from a Brand New Class 4 MOT Bay from Concept Garage Equipment! Witney Vehicle Repairs Ltd in Witney has expanded its garage with the installation of a brand new Class 4 MOT bay by Concept Garage Equipment! The owner, Richard Price,...
Class 4 MOT Bay for ACE MOTORWORKS

Class 4 MOT Bay for ACE MOTORWORKS

ACE MOTORWORKS Level Up with a Brand New Class 4 MOT Bay from Concept Garage Equipment! The installation of a brand new Class 4 MOT bay by Concept Garage Equipment is the second phase of a new Class 4 MOT bay construction for ACE MOTORWORKS in Barking. The brand new...
4 x Lifts Installed for JPG Cars Ltd in Staffordshire

4 x Lifts Installed for JPG Cars Ltd in Staffordshire

Concept Garage Equipment is excited to announce the successful installation of four lifts for JPG Cars Ltd in Leek, Staffordshire. This strategic move will provide the garage with the necessary infrastructure to handle a range of vehicle types efficiently. The 4 Lifts...
The Essential Guide to Transmission Jacks for Garages and MOT Bays

The Essential Guide to Transmission Jacks for Garages and MOT Bays

Transmission Jacks are an essential tool for any garage performing engine, transmission, steering and gearbox work on cars, vans or commercial vehicles. And Concept Garage Equipment sell a lot of them, so we know how essential they are, how to get the best use from...
Class 4 MOT Bay for Elite MOT in Brentwood

Class 4 MOT Bay for Elite MOT in Brentwood

Elite MOT Level Up with a Brand New Class 4 MOT Bay from Concept Garage Equipment! We’re thrilled to announce that Elite MOT in Brentwood has taken a major step forward with the installation of a brand new Class 4 MOT bay by Concept Garage Equipment! The owner,...
MOT Bay Project Management and Installation

MOT Bay Project Management and Installation

If you are a new or existing garage, setting up a new MOT Bay, or planning to take over a garage that needs an MOT Bay set up and connected, then this can be quite a bit of work and also a distraction from the garage mechanic work you want to be doing to make a profit...
Class 7 MOT Bay Installation for Rom Motors in Warwickshire

Class 7 MOT Bay Installation for Rom Motors in Warwickshire

Rom Motors Expands Services with New Class 7 MOT Bay Rom Motors, a leading prestige and performance car dealership based in Atherstone, Warwickshire, has expanded its services to include an additional Class 7 MOT testing bay. The new MOT bay is equipped with...
A Practical Guide to Upgrading MOT Garage Equipment

A Practical Guide to Upgrading MOT Garage Equipment

Is your MOT Bay feeling a bit tired? Could outdated MOT equipment or tools be hampering your efficiency, compliance and profit potential? If that’s the case or you are just looking to upgrade your existing MOT equipment then our simple guide can help. Upgrading...
The Benefits of Roller Brake Testers for Garages

The Benefits of Roller Brake Testers for Garages

Brakes are one of the most important safety features on any vehicle. They allow drivers to slow down and stop safely, which is essential for avoiding accidents. However, brakes can wear down over time and need to be regularly inspected and repaired, so for any garage...
Class 4 MOT Bay for Holts Car and Van in Bradford

Class 4 MOT Bay for Holts Car and Van in Bradford

Holts Car & Van Level Up with a Brand New Class 4 MOT Bay from Concept Garage Equipment! We’re thrilled to announce that Holts Car & Van in Bradford, West Yorkshire, has taken a major step forward with the installation of a brand new Class 4 MOT bay by...
Simpsons Of Castleford Upgrade with a New 2 Post Lift

Simpsons Of Castleford Upgrade with a New 2 Post Lift

J Simpson and Sons, a local garage established in 1942, is well known for its old-school garage charm and reliable service. It has just undergone a powerful upgrade. Concept Garage Equipment was proud to supply and install a brand new UT40FE 3-phase 2-post lift in its...
MOT Bay Signoff for AWS in Manchester

MOT Bay Signoff for AWS in Manchester

We were contacted by Andy Sharples, who is one of the owners of AWS Motor Services Ltd, a garage based in Manchester. Andy had purchased his MOT bay online and didn’t know where to turn for help with his DVSA application. He was recommended to Concept Garage Equipment...
APMM Complete Garage Equipment Upgrade!

APMM Complete Garage Equipment Upgrade!

Andy Parsons Mobile Mechanic (APMM), a mainstay in the Middlemarsh community for the past decade, has undergone a major transformation to better serve his customers and an even wider range of vehicles. Originally a mobile mechanic, Andy Parsons’ dedication and...
Raising the game at DB Cars with a New 2 Post Lift

Raising the game at DB Cars with a New 2 Post Lift

DB Cars & Commercials Ltd., located in Wigan WN6 9DR had an exciting upgrade to their workshop with a New UT40E Lift that will enhance their service capabilities. DB Cars offers MOT testing, servicing & repairs, tyres and tracking, and vehicle diagnostics as a...
We have taken on new premises in Doncaster!

We have taken on new premises in Doncaster!

Having just collected the keys for our latest premises in Doncaster, we’ve got the desks set up and ready for the rest of the stock to arrive. Following Concept Garage Equipment’s setup in Leeds in 2022, we’ve seen incredible growth and as the team...
MOT Bay Sign Off in Ossett West Yorkshire

MOT Bay Sign Off in Ossett West Yorkshire

Nasir, the owner of HNL Transport, based in Ossett, West Yorkshire, contacted us because he had purchased an MOT bay online but had no idea how to gain DVSA approval, how to lay the bay out in his garage, or who could even install the equipment for him! Learn More...
Learn About MOT Connected Equipment

Learn About MOT Connected Equipment

MOT testing equipment which can connect directly to the DVSA via an API to electronically record the MOT test results is known as MOT Connected Equipment. Having the MOT testing equipment connected in this way means that less manual intervention is needed, which can...
Blake Angliss Motorsport Setting The Pace in 2024

Blake Angliss Motorsport Setting The Pace in 2024

Concept and Blake’s Journey so far Blake Angliss Motorsport reached out to Concept Garage Equipment in June 2023 as they were keen to pair up with companies in the motoring industry and we quickly realised that our interests and passions were very well aligned...
Multiple 2 Post Car Lifts for Approved Engines in Suffolk

Multiple 2 Post Car Lifts for Approved Engines in Suffolk

Approved Engines Ltd specialise in vehicle engine repairs, rebuilds and refurbs.  Founded by highly experienced engine technicians Dan Baker and Adam Culwick in 2022 they have continually built relationships with some of the biggest engine suppliers in the UK and...
What Is the Best Tyre Changer?

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 tyre and the wheel rim and releases the...
MOT Bay Install in Otley West Yorkshire

MOT Bay Install in Otley West Yorkshire

Having made a good start on the 4-post ATL MOT lift for Beech Hill Garage in Otley, West Yorkshire, we have since finished the rest of the new Class 4 MOT Bay install for this vehicle service and repair centre in West Yorkshire. Learn More About the 4 Post Lift...
Roller Brake Tester Re-Gritting for Johnsons MOT in Kent

Roller Brake Tester Re-Gritting for Johnsons MOT in Kent

Not everything we install is brand new, and similarly, sometimes repairing what you have can save a fortune over replacing it with new equipment. That was very much the case at Johnsons MOT in Kent this week, as they had a roller brake tester that had been installed...
4 Post Lift Install for a new MOT Bay in Otley

4 Post Lift Install for a new MOT Bay in Otley

We are currently progressing with another full MOT Bay for Beech Hill Garage in Otley, West Yorkshire, and while we are awaiting the Roller brake Tester we set to work getting this 4 Post MOT ATL Lift installed. Beech Hill is Otley’s longest-running garage,...
2 Post Lift Install for Major MOT & Service Centre in Pontypridd

2 Post Lift Install for Major MOT & Service Centre in Pontypridd

We already have a full MOT Bay underway that will be installed for this customer, but whilst the approval is going through owner Jack Major wanted to have 2 x 2 post lifts installed so the team at Major MOT & Service Centre can start doing some service work on...
MOT Bay Calibration for Garages

MOT Bay Calibration for Garages

For a garage conducting MOT tests, the accuracy and reliability of the equipment used are paramount. Regular maintenance and crucially calibration of MOT equipment ensure that the measurements and assessments made during these tests are precise and in line with...
Understanding Vehicle Lifts a Guide for Garage Owners

Understanding Vehicle Lifts a Guide for Garage Owners

If you run a garage or an MOT testing station, you understand the importance of having reliable and efficient garage equipment. Among the many pieces of equipment in any workshop are vehicle lifts of course. Garage lifts not only speed up many essential mechanic jobs...
Learn About Wheel Balancers

Learn About Wheel Balancers

We understand the importance of precision and reliability when it comes to maintaining vehicles, it shows your customers that you care about the work that you do and that you treat their pride and joy with respect. That’s why we’re dedicated to providing...
Class 4 MOT Bay Install for Shufix Garage Uxbridge

Class 4 MOT Bay Install for Shufix Garage Uxbridge

Shufix Garage is a garage based in Uxbridge, West London. The garage is relatively new and is due to open in a few weeks under the watchful eye of owner Shaful Miah. The garage will be doing Class 4 MOT testing and vehicle servicing work for all all makes and models,...
Wheel Balancers for Sale from £849 + VAT

Wheel Balancers for Sale from £849 + VAT

Looking for Wheel Balancers for Sale? Is your garage feeling stuck in second gear? Are you in need of a wheel balancing machine for your busy garage or to extend your MOT Bay to increase profits? Supercharge your garage or MOT Bay service offerings with a great value...
Do Electric EV Cars need an MOT in 2024?

Do Electric EV Cars need an MOT in 2024?

Yes, electric cars do need an annual MOT test once they are over 3 years old, but the test for EV cars is slightly faster as there is no need for an exhaust system or emissions tests to be carried out. With the vast increase in electric vehicles (EV) on UK roads, and...
4 Post MOT Lift Installation for Union St MOT Centre

4 Post MOT Lift Installation for Union St MOT Centre

Union St MOT Centre is a garage that offers MOT testing in Blyth. The owner of the MOT Centre, Alain, contacted Concept to help install a 2nd hand 4 Post MOT Lift. Alain had purchased a 2nd hand 4 Post MOT Lift but had been let down by his installation company. His...
Why Regular Garage Equipment Maintenance Matters

Why Regular Garage Equipment Maintenance Matters

Attention UK mechanics and garage owners! Ever worry about a breakdown leaving you with lost revenue? Want to maximise safety, boost productivity, and extend the life of your equipment? Regular servicing and preventative maintenance are your secret weapons! When to...
Tyre Changer and Wheel Balancer Package for Tyre Bay Warrington

Tyre Changer and Wheel Balancer Package for Tyre Bay Warrington

Tyre Bay Warrington is a new family owned business hoping to open on the 15th of February. They specialise in new and part worn tyre fitting. Tyre Bay Warrington contacted Concept to enquire about having a wheel balancer and tyre changer installed by one of our...
Concept Garage Equipment’s February MOT Bay Bonanza!

Concept Garage Equipment’s February MOT Bay Bonanza!

Get ready to transform your garage profits with our February MOT Bay Bonanza! We’re bringing you a treasure trove of deals to equip your garage with the best MOT equipment, tools and knowledge, at prices that’ll have you singing in the workshop. From 1st...
Tool Calibration Services for Garages and MOT Bays

Tool Calibration Services for Garages and MOT Bays

For garages and MOT testing stations in the UK, the precision and accuracy of their tools and equipment are more than just slogans – in some cases, they are DVSA or manufacturer recommended requirements and are essential for the safety of both the user’s...
MOT Equipment and Tools needed in 2024

MOT Equipment and Tools needed in 2024

MOT Equipment In the UK, the Ministry of Transport (MOT) test is a legal requirement for all vehicles aged three years or older. As an MOT tester or garage owner, you know that the MOT test is carried out to ensure that a vehicle meets the minimum safety and...
How To Increase Your Garage Profits with a Tyre Machine Package

How To Increase Your Garage Profits with a Tyre Machine Package

Staying ahead of the competition is essential for business growth and profitability. An effective strategy to boost your garage or MOT bay’s bottom line is by expanding your services by adding tyre changing services to your existing garage offerings or upgrading...
Decelerometers: Braking News for Garages and MOT Bays

Decelerometers: Braking News for Garages and MOT Bays

A crucial aspect of MOT testing and general car safety is regular maintenance and testing of the vehicle braking system. Garages and MOT Bays in the UK have long relied on various tools to ensure vehicles meet the stringent DVSA safety standards. Among these tools,...
Empower Your Garage with MOT Training from Concept Garage Equipment

Empower Your Garage with MOT Training from Concept Garage Equipment

As a garage owner or mechanic aspiring to become an MOT tester, or setting up a new MOT testing station, investing in comprehensive MOT training can open doors to a world of opportunities and elevate your business to new heights. Concept Garage Equipment is a leading...
Chocolates and Flowers for a Class 4 ATL MOT Bay Install

Chocolates and Flowers for a Class 4 ATL MOT Bay Install

We previously wrote about the new Class 4 ATL MOT Bay installation for NM Auto Repairs Ltd in Aldershot. Read Blog About Class 4 ATL MOT Bay Install Working alongside garage equipment suppliers GEG (Garage Equipment Group) we assisted in the supply and installation of...