The Essential Training Needed

To become an MOT Test Centre, first, you will need to make sure that you have the correct MOT training and qualifications to become an MOT tester. Without the correct qualifications, you will not be approved by the Drivers and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA). This training includes the vital MOT annual training (or CPD Training and Assessment) where each year all MOT Testers must now complete an annual MOT CPD assessment training which must be passed to retain your MOT tester status.

You will also need to decide who should become the AEDM (Authorised Examiner Designated Manager). If you have one site, then this would need to be a director or sole trader of the business. This person would also need additional training to carry out the role of AEDM. Concept offers AEDM MOT training courses to help your business manage your MOT operation correctly and legally within the DVSA guidelines.

MOT Bay Dimensions

You need to ensure the door and any openings to the MOT bay in and out meet the minimum width and height required, as well as the overall width, height and length of the MOT bay and surrounding areas.

MOT Equipment Selection

The range of MOT equipment can include:

• Vehicle lift/ramp/pit – Vehicle lifts are the most common way to raise a vehicle to allow the mechanic to work underneath the vehicle, however of there is a height restriction that will not allow a lift install, then a recessed inspection pit is always an option.
• Headlamp Beam Tester – Specialised instruments used by vehicle headlights and taillights manufacturers, as well as by garages during MOT tests, to test the intensity, quality and angle of the light produced by vehicle headlights.
• Roller Brake Tester – Used to test the performance of brakes on vehicles.
• Emissions Tester – Machines responsible for ensuring that vehicles meet emissions standards.
• Decelerometer – Handheld electronic devices that can be taken in a vehicle during a test drive and brake test, and they will test the braking efficiency by calculating the rate of deceleration.
• Various hand-held tools – MOT tools and ancillary essentials that you need for your MOT testing bay.
• Tool board, mirrors and signage – Helps to keep your garage safe and organised.

Contact Concept to Help Supply & Install Your MOT Bay

At Concept Garage Equipment, we are experts in the design, supply and installation of MOT Bays for MOT Test Centres and can help you every step of the way.

Call us today on 01302 203 888.