Why Tyres Have Red and Yellow Dots Modern tyre manufacturing introduces small variations in tyre weight and shape, even when tyres are built to strict tolerances. Because of this, tyre manufacturers use red and yellow dots on the tyre outer to indicate special balance points. These red and yellow dots are balancing dots that help […]

How to Change a Car Tyre Using a Tyre Changing Machine Changing a tyre efficiently and safely requires the right equipment and a specific process. Using a professional tyre changer from Concept Garage Equipment, you can remove an old tyre and fit a new one in just a few minutes. Here is a quick guide […]

Benefits of vehicle diagnostic tools For some jobs, especially on cars with complex electronics (which is the vast majority on the road these days) a diagnostic scanner is fairly essential now, as well as meaning you can get the job done yourself without having to refer the customer to the main dealer, having one means […]

Celebrating 50 Years of Giuliano Automotive: From Italy to the UK From its humble beginnings in 1976 when Giuliano Maselli laid the foundations in Correggio, Italy, Giuliano Automotive has evolved into a global leader in premium garage equipment. Today, the company rubs shoulders with legendary neighbours like Ferrari and Maserati, bringing that same Italian passion […]

Over the years, we have seen a zillion articles advising how best to determine the ‘right type of tyre changer for you’.   These articles can range from semi-useful to just a re-hashed montage of product leaflets’ blurb that serves no real purpose to anyone who is on so much as nodding terms with tyre and […]

As the UK’s leading specialist in MOT Bays and garage installations, we’ve seen our community of mechanics and workshop owners grow faster than we ever imagined. But last week? We set a new record.   Warehouse Full of Quality Garage Equipment Our team has been working at peak capacity to manage our latest shipment of […]

Setting up an MOT testing station can cost between £9,795 and £34,995, or more. Class 1 & 2 MOT Bays tend to be the cheapest to set up, followed by Class 4 MOT Bays for testing cars, and the most expensive are Class 7 MOT Bays for larger commercial vehicles. Class 1 and 2 MOT […]

The DVSA recently issued MOT Special Notice 04-25 relating to changes in jacking equipment specifications for Class 4 MOT bays. New jacking equipment specifications for Class 4 MOT bays and MOT centres have now been issued. The revised specifications apply to MOT centres submitting an application to open or change a centre from 1st April […]

We are delighted to announce our inclusion into the Garage Equipment ‘Hall of Fame’, namely the Garage Equipment Association.   Established in 1945, the GEA is one of the industry’s longest-serving associations and represents the sector in all manner of bureaucratic, advisory and technical processes and situations. Membership of the GEA is a hallmark for […]