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.
How Thick Should Concrete Be for a Garage Lift?
One of the most common questions we receive is about the concrete thickness required for different garage lift types. When setting up a garage lift, one of the most critical considerations for safe and secure installation and usage is the thickness of the concrete...
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
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 with...
2 Post lift install for Hala Motors in Manchester
Hala Motors is a Car dealer in Manchester set up by 2 friends in 2023 and they needed a new 2-post lift supplied and fitted to help them maintain the vehicles they sell. They selected the Eurotek UT40E 2 Post Lift with 3-phase power. These 2-post lifts have 3 stage...
How long is an MOT Bay?
MOT Bays can be created in various configurations and lengths. The most fundamental part of planning to open a new MOT station is to ensure the premises are suitable for the class or classes of vehicle you wish to test. Click here to find out what the different...
4 Post Lift Install for The Food Hub Weston Super Mare
We spend a lot of our time in garages and MOT bays up and down the UK, fitting, repairing and servicing garage equipment, but occasionally we get an opportunity to install some vehicle lifting equipment in an unusual location, we've done some home garage lift...
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?
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...
2 Post Lift Installation in Prescot near Liverpool
Mortons Dairies, a family-run business based in Merseyside, has an eighty-year history of delivering milk in the North West. It has significantly grown since its start in the 1920s. With six depots and a team of over 180 employees, Mortons is dedicated to providing...
2 Post Lift Replacement for Park House Garage in Manchester
Park House Garage in Manchester resonated with Concept in that they have a multi-faceted business. As well as offering car maintenance and repairs, they also have a body shop, car rental and car sales business, really capturing everything a customer may need from the...
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
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...