Upgrading Your MOT Bay: Why the Altus Roller Brake Tester is the UK’s Best Choice, from Atech Garage Equipment Services.
Running a busy workshop means juggling efficiency, compliance and customer demand, all while relying on garage equipment that needs to perform every single day. But if your
roller brake tester (RBT) is outdated or unreliable, it can quietly start affecting every part of your operation.
Many garage owners delay upgrading until something breaks. The problem is, by the time your roller brake tester fails, the damage is already done. Cancelled MOT bookings, lost revenue and unnecessary stress during DVSA inspections quickly follow.
That’s why more workshops across the UK are making the switch to the Altus Roller Brake Tester before problems occur.
Right now, ATECH offers something many suppliers can’t: Altus systems in stock and ready for immediate installation, eliminating the long wait times that have become a major issue across the industry.
What Makes the Altus Roller Brake Tester Stand Out?
The Altus Roller Brake Tester has quickly become a preferred choice for UK workshops because it delivers on the key things garage owners actually care about: reliability, compliance and ease of use.
Many engineers are already familiar with the extremely robust Altus brake testers, just under different brand names. Altus are the manufacturers behind other well-known brands such as Tecalemit, Boston, Trademaster, EWJ and Getech.
This familiarity brings a major advantage. If your existing RBT is one of these models (or many others), it can be replaced with an Altus unit in a single day, including removal of your old RBT, by our factory-trained engineers. No groundworks are required, meaning minimal disruption to your MOT lane.
Altus systems are designed specifically for modern, busy MOT environments, meaning they align with current DVSA and MTS connectivity requirements while also improving workshop efficiency.
Long Lead Times for New Garage Equipment Installation
One of the biggest frustrations for garage owners right now is how long it can take to get new equipment installed. Across the UK, suppliers are often quoting extended lead times, sometimes weeks or even months, due to both supply issues and engineer availability.
This becomes a serious problem if your existing brake tester fails unexpectedly or you need to upgrade quickly.
ATECH offers a clear advantage here. We currently hold Altus Roller Brake Testers in stock at our Leighton Buzzard warehouse, allowing us to:
- Install equipment much faster than typical suppliers
- Reduce downtime in your MOT lane
- Help you stay compliant without delays
If your existing RBT is one of the Altus-based systems mentioned earlier, installation can often be completed in a single day with no groundworks required, keeping disruption to an absolute minimum.
A Complete MOT Bay Upgrade Solution
Upgrading your MOT bay isn’t just about buying a new brake tester, it’s about making sure everything works seamlessly together.
At ATECH, we provide a complete
MOT Bay Installation service, ensuring your equipment is installed correctly, aligned with DVSA requirements and ready to use from day one.
Once installed, ongoing support is just as important. Our
Roller Brake Tester Calibration service helps maintain accuracy, reliability and compliance over time.
Benefits include:
- Consistent and accurate brake force readings
- Proven durability in high-volume workshops (some running 30+ MOTs per day on a single lane)
- Reduced need for ongoing repairs and adjustments
- Smooth integration into existing MOT setups
Put simply, Altus is the original, proven platform that many others have been based on.
Ready to Upgrade Your Roller Brake Tester?
