Garage Equipment Blog
At Concept Garage Equipment we pride ourselves in supplying not only the best equipment and service to the garage and MOT industry, but also the best information and advice.
Read our blog posts below for the latest information about the garage equipment industry, advice on MOT testing stations and please contact us on 0113 469 0572 if we can help or advise you in any way.
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
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, operating...
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...
Garage Lift Install for Home Installation in Cleckheaton
The vast majority of our garage equipment installations are for garages, MOT bays, workshops, and related companies such as vehicle detailing companies. However, anywhere someone needs to get under and around a vehicle regularly is a good reason to have a car lift...
2 Post Lift Install for Crosswire Solutions in Dundee
Another unusual but interesting 2 post garage lift installation this week for Crosswire Solutions Ltd in Dundee. This was not the usual garage equipment install for an MOT bay or car service centre, it was actually for a building company! As well as numerous building...
2 Post Lift Install for Ward Plane in Bradford
When we say we install lifts for garages, those garages are not always car servicing garages or MOT bays as you would expect. Ward Plane Ltd is a tarmac business undertaking all aspects of road planning, including public roads, retail parks/industrial estates,...
Refurbished 2 Post Car Lift Install in Leeds
We often get offered second-hand lifts, and if they are in good order for us to refurbish we will do so, this was the case with this second-hand 2-post lift. M D R Auto Engineers were looking for a low-priced lift to install into their Leeds garage, and we were lucky...
2 Post Lift Install for Home Garage in Wakefield
Mr Ruddock is a busy guy, but in his spare time likes to maintain his vehicles in his garage at home. Having struggled with an old car lift equipment in the past that was rusty and past its best, he decided it was time to up his game and upgrade to something a bit...
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...
2 Post Car Lift Install for Baileys Car Service Centre in Swindon
Baileys is a busy MOT centre in Swindon, Wiltshire, and they have recently been upgrading the garage equipment. As well as offering car MOTs, they also do servicing, tyres and exhaust work, accident repairs, air-con repairs and recharging. Steve and the team had been...
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...
2 Post Car Lift Replacements for Stephenson Academy Milton Keynes
Stephenson Academy Trust is based in Stantonbury, Milton Keynes, and is a successful 117-place special school, which opened in 2012. It has a main site, which caters for 9-16 year olds and an associated independent sixth-form provision for 16-19 year-olds. As part of...
2 Post Car Lift Install for HX Motors in Maidstone
Stewart and the team at HX Motors Ltd in Maidstone, Kent set upon expanding their garage by the addition of a new workshop building. HX Motors offers a wide range of services and solutions to any mechanical problem and deals with customers both in the UK and abroad...
2 Post Car Lift Relocation for Holts Car and Van in Bradford
Holts Car and Van are a garage located in Bradford, West Yorkshire just to the West of Leeds. Owner Matthew Holt contacted Concept Garage Equipment, as he was moving from a small unit to a new bigger building just a few miles up the road and is due to have a Class 4...
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 the best...
2 Post Car Lift Install for New Garage in West Yorkshire
Opening a new garage is always a challenge, and Alan Archer's new site in Cleckheaton West Yorkshire was no exception. Both Alan and his father have previously been known more for furniture upholstery than working on cars but Alan has also been a mechanic for many...
Scissor Lift Installed for Morley Vehicle Repairs in Leeds
Morley Vehicle Repairs is a garage based in Morley, Leeds and offers several local vehicle services including: Car Servicing Car MOT Testing Vehicle Repairs and Welding They offer affordable prices and their expert mechanics make sure your car is cared for and the job...
Class 7 MOT Bay Installation for M-Trac Cymru
M-Trac Cymru is a garage based in Pen Llystyn, Bryncir near Porthmadog in Wales, and owned by Medwyn Ellis. Until now they have focused on working with agricultural machinery including tractors for local farmers, contractors and caravan parks. They were keen to do...
2 Post Car Lift Install for Challenge Cars in Wakefield
Challenge Cars is a garage based in Featherstone, between Pontefract and Wakefield, set up and run by its owner Jamie and his wife, specialising in the maintenance of Mini cars. Until now they have focused on Mini car sales and just doing the necessary checks on the...
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,...
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. Car diagnostic tools and OBD2 scanners work by scanning a car's components and systems, like a...
Stay Ahead of the Curve with TOPDON ADAS Calibration Equipment
Advanced Driver-Assistance Systems (ADAS) are becoming increasingly commonplace with both standard and electric cars including radar and cameras to assist the driver as well as improve overall driving safety. The related systems, like automatic emergency braking and...
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?
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...