Garage Equipment for MOT Bays
Concept Garage Equipment is an authorised distributor of garage equipment for garages and MOT bays including tyre changers, wheel balancers, tyre machine packages, car lifts, diagnostic equipment and full MOT bay installations.
What does it cost to set up a MOT testing station in the UK in 2024?
It can cost anywhere from £10,995 to £34,995 to set up an MOT testing station, however, the prices differ substantially from a Class 1 & 2 MOT Bay for motorcycle MOT testing, to a Class 4 or Class 7 MOT Bays for testing Car, Vans or Commercial vehicles. MOT...
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...
Mobile Tyre Fitting: Game-Changing Mobile Tyre Machines from Concept
Mobile tyre fitting services have emerged as a saviour for those who find it challenging to make time for routine vehicle maintenance. Tyres can be fitted on the drive, or at your workplace, with the revolutionary ability to run a tyre fitting business from the back...
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
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
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...
2 Post Lift installation for My Electric Vehicle in Lincoln
My Electric Vehicle Ltd (MEV) is a garage based in Lincoln. Established in 2005, MEV is a global designer, manufacturer and distributor of electric vehicles, including electric cars and commercial vehicles. The business needed a new 2-post lift to enable them to work...
Full Garage Installation for Phoenix RC Autos in Huddersfield in just 7 Days
Pheonix RC, part of Fenghuang Autos is a specialist in prestige and supercar sales based in Huddersfield, West Yorkshire. They were keen to expand the business from simply car sales to service and repair of vehicles too. They were looking to install a range of garage...
What is the Best Commercial Van Lift?
Van Lifts Having the right equipment is essential to ensure the safety and efficiency of your work. For garage and MOT Bay owners, investing in a commercial van lift can be a game-changer. These heavy-duty machines not only make it easier to access the undercarriage...
Spotlight on 4 Post Car Lifts
4 Post Lifts For larger commercial garages and MOT Bays a 4 post lift has become the standard way to access the underside of a vehicle, whether it be a car, van, or commercial vehicle. As well as the practicality of being able to stand on the ground under a car as...
4 Post Lift installation for TF Smith Fix Auto in Leeds
TF Smith Fix Auto have a range of garages around Yorkshire. Their garages are well-appointed and they have an established loyal customer base. Concept G E had previously helped with a successful garage move from Armley to Swillington, West Yorkshire. Following this...
2 Post Lift installation for Reeves Tyre Centre Ltd in Spalding
Reeves Tyre Centre Ltd is a garage based in Spalding, Lincolnshire. The garage is a well-established business set up in 1984 and has a great reputation, as shown by its numerous 5* reviews online. Business owner Simon Reeve contacted Concept Garage Equipment in need...
New Class 4 MOT Bay installation for NM Auto Repairs Ltd in Aldershot
NM Auto Repairs Ltd is a garage based in Aldershot, Hampshire. The garage is relatively new and is owned and operated by Nathan Murden. Realising the higher potential earnings that can be made from having both an established garage and Class 4 MOT Bay, Nathan spoke to...
They though they could never get an MOT Bay in this Rotherham garage
Another bay is on the way! This time in Rotherham South Yorkshire. AF Tyres & Servicing is a garage based in Rotherham, South Yorkshire, and this customer contacted Concept GE after being told by another garage equipment supplier that they would never be able to...
Differences between a Car Tyre Changer and a Motorcycle Tyre Changer
Car Tyre Changer vs Motorcycle Tyre Changer: A Comparison Choosing the right tyre changer for your garage or MOT Bay can often seem daunting, especially when you work on both cars and motorcycles, and many tyre changers are advertised just for car tyre changing or...
Garage Equipment supply in Zakynthos, Greece
No matter where we go in the world there are always opportunities for Concept Garage Equipment to help garage owners and mechanics! Whilst on holiday on the island of Zante, Greece our national sales manager Andy was approached by Voutos who overheard a conversation...
Mobile Tyre Fitting Van for MCC Manchester Road Ltd in Bradford
Danny at MCC Manchester Road Ltd decided to expand his very successful auto-repair and fast-fit tyre business in Bradford and was looking to expand his already excellent reputation for tyre fitting by extending his reach into mobile tyre fitting. Why MCC Bradford...
Understanding Emissions Testers: A Crucial Component in MOT Testing
A Guide to Emissions Testers in Ensuring Vehicle Environmental Compliance Emissions testers, also referred to as exhaust gas analysers or gas and smoke emissions analysers, play a crucial role in maintaining air quality and ensuring vehicles meet environmental...
MOT Bay installation JJM Automotive solutions LTD in Mansfield
JJM is a garage based in Mansfield, Nottinghamshire. The garage is owned and operated by three business partners Mark, Jason & Jack. Having built a successful business over a three-year period they decided to look at the benefits of taking the garage to the next...
What is an MOT bay?
A Guide to UK Garage M.O.T. Test Centers and How to Get Started The Ministry of Transport test, commonly known as the M.O.T., is a crucial aspect of vehicle ownership in the UK. It is an annual safety and emissions inspection that ensures vehicles on the road meet the...
2 Post Lift Repair and Service: Trump International in Scotland
About Trump International Scotland – 2 Post Lift Breakdown Trump International golf links in Scotland is a golf course in Balmedie, Aberdeenshire, owned by Donald Trump. We are used to dealing with garages and MOT Bays of all shapes and sizes, but this call-out...
The Ultimate Guide to Choosing the Perfect Tyre Machine and Balancer Package
When it comes to running an efficient and successful tyre shop or MOT Bay, having the right garage equipment to do the job is crucial. One such piece of equipment that plays a vital role in providing the best service to customers’ vehicles is a Tyre Machine and...
What is required for a Class 7 MOT Bay?
To ensure that you have a compliant and efficient MOT testing station for commercial goods vehicles such as larger transit vans, trucks and lorries vehicle MOT testing requires the right MOT garage equipment, facilities and training to ensure compliance with industry...
What is required for a Class 4 MOT Bay?
To ensure that you have a compliant and efficient MOT testing station for cars, caravans and passenger vehicle MOT testing requires the right equipment, facilities and training to ensure compliance with industry regulations. A crucial aspect of any MOT testing centre...
Understanding EV Charging and Addressing Safety Concerns
Electric Vehicles (EVs) have been steadily increasing in popularity especially as oil and gas prices increase, and as more people adopt this new vehicle technology the cost of EVs is beginning to lower, the need for the availability of efficient and safe EV charging...
What is required for a Class 1 & 2 MOT Bay?
Operating a reliable and efficient MOT testing station for Motorcycle MOT testing requires the right equipment, facilities and training to ensure compliance with industry regulations. A crucial aspect of any MOT testing centre is of course the MOT bay, where the...
Recessed Scissor Lift Install: Armthorpe MOT and Service Centre in Doncaster
About Armthorpe MOT and Service Centre in Doncaster – Recessed Scissor Lift Armthorpe MOT & Service Centre have been operating in Doncaster for over 25 years as a family-run vehicle workshop and MOT testing centre. Owner Lee Holmes needed a full-height...
Concept Garage Equipment team up with Angliss Motorsport
We are really proud to announce that Concept Garage Equipment is teaming up with Blake Angliss to support his long-awaited return to motorsport racing this week in the Ginetta GT Championship at Silverstone (01-04 June). Blake re-joins the racing grid from this...
Air Conditioning Machines and Why They Make a Profit
What is an Air Conditioning Machine? An air conditioning machine is a piece of garage equipment that is used for regassing car air conditioning systems. They allow air and moisture to evacuate the system, which helps to recharge the system with the correct amount of...
When Should I Have My Garage Equipment Serviced?
Most garage equipment should be serviced either at 6-month or 12-month intervals as a minimum, but each can have different requirements and there are several factors to consider before purchasing equipment or booking a piece of equipment to be serviced. Maintaining...
Learn About Air Con Regas Machines
What are car air conditioning machines? Vehicle air-con machines are used by garages to test and refill the refrigerant gas in vehicles, including cars, vans and heavy goods vehicles, to keep them correctly pressurised to ensure the air conditioning within the vehicle...
Learn About Shaker Plates
What are Shaker Plates? Shaker Plates, also known as Wheel Play Detectors, are hydraulically powered devices that are used during MOT tests to assess a vehicle’s steering and suspension. They are an important tool in maintaining the reliability and safety of vehicles...
Learn About Wheel Alignment
If you own a garage in the UK and you don’t already offer wheel alignment, not only could you be offering an extra service to your customers, but you could be missing out on an excellent revenue stream for your business. Wheel aligners come in several different...
DVSA Special notice 1st April 2023 – MOT annual training, MOT Guide & BMW – R18
Today the DVSA has announced some upcoming changes to MOT annual training MOT Guide BMW – R18, motorcycle tyre fitment Note: the below information is transcribed verbatim from the DVSA website announcement page, to prevent any issues or misunderstandings or...
Class 7 MOT bay dimensions
MOT Bays come in various shapes, sizes, and designs depending on the class of vehicles that needs to be MOT tested on each premise. Click here to find out what the different classes of MOT Bay are. The length of the MOT bay will be dependent on your choice of...
MOT Bay Install: Oundle MOT & Service Centre in Peterborough
About Oundle MOT & Service Centre in Peterborough – Class VII MOT Bay Oundle MOT & Service Centre is a relatively new vehicle repair business based near Peterborough, initially established in 2020. Why did Oundle MOT & Service Centre choose Concept...
Class 4 MOT bay dimensions
MOT Bays come in various shapes, sizes, and designs depending on the class of vehicles that needs to be MOT tested on each premise. Click here to find out what the different classes of MOT Bay are. The length of the MOT bay will be dependent on your choice of...
Essential Garage Equipment Every UK Mechanic Needs
Every successful garage needs the right tools and garage equipment to provide high-quality service to its customers. Whether you’re just starting out, or have been in the business for years running a successful MOT Bay or workshop, it’s essential to have...
How can a Concept Garage Equipment appointment save lives?
Not only does our head of sales go above and beyond for our customers, his heroic actions saved lives. On the 5th of December 2018, on his way to measure up for a customer MOT Bay, Andy Davidson our National Sales Manager saw a burning car on the M62 in Leeds, West...
MOT Bay Install: Empire MOT in Halifax
About Empire MOT in Halifax – Class IV ATL MOT Test Lane Empire MOT is a new MOT business based in Halifax, West Yorkshire. Owner Usman knew he wanted to set up a garage or MOT bay but didn’t know where to start, having no past experience doing this....
Garage Equipment Lease and MOT Bay Finance options
Owning and maintaining garage equipment can be expensive, especially for small businesses. The majority of the garages in the UK are small independent or family-owned, which can often make the initial investment required difficult to find. Fortunately, there are...
Motorcycle Garage Equipment for Garages and MOT Bays
For motorcycle enthusiasts and professionals alike, having the right equipment in a garage is essential to maintaining and repairing motorcycles. With the growing popularity of motorcycles in the UK, there is a higher demand for quality motorcycle garage equipment....
Learn about Jacking Beams
For any UK MOT Bay or vehicle garage, a jacking beam is an essential piece of equipment. It comes as an additional piece of lifting equipment and is usually purchased alongside, or following the installation of a 4-post lift or inspection pit allowing mechanics to...
MOT Tests Set to Spike in March 2023?
An MOT test is an annual check-up for vehicles that are over three years old in the UK – there is some speculation that this interval may change in the future, and a live government petition to stop this change from happening, but at the time of writing this is...
DVSA Special notice 01/23 – MOT Equipment
Today the DVSA has announced some upcoming changes to the MOT inspection manual and testing guide. The MOT testing guide and MOT inspection manuals (all classes) will be updated on 6 February 2023, but the details of these and how they relate to connected MOT...
MOT Bay Questions – Not So Frequently Asked
As a leading supplier of MOT Bays in the UK, you would expect us to get some awkward questions, two came up this month that we felt worth sharing, in case you as a garage owner are in a similar one of these 2 situations. When adding a director to an existing MOT...