Following an important update by the DVSA earlier this year, investing in the right commercial brake testing equipment for your workshop is critical to keeping heavy commercial vehicles on the road safely. Since April 2025, heavy commercial vehicle operators have been required to carry out brake tests more frequently, undergoing a minimum of four laden […]

The FOG CM8-4W wireless heavy-duty Mobile Column Lift, from Muller Automotive, are the perfect lifting solution for many commercial vehicle workshops. With an impressive lifting capacity of 32 tons, each column can support 8 tons individually, allowing for use as a standalone unit, in pairs, or as a group of four or more. This versatility […]

Champion is Back in the Fast Lane ELITE Series: Save Money. Save Your Hearing. Save the Stress. The Champion ELITE Series is your all-in-one pit crew for clean, dry, dependable air across automotive plants, paint shops, and high-throughput workshops. This is true plug-and-play — a complete compressed air station engineered to cut running costs, tame […]

We are pleased to announce our newest member: Tech Vezoto Ltd   They have recently branched out into Garage Equipment sales and are looking forward to being part of the Association.

Struggling to find a reliable MOT tester? You’re not alone. The high demand and short supply are a significant problem for UK garages. The good news is that the best solution is often the simplest, and may be right under your own roof. By upskilling one of your current, trusted mechanics, you can create the […]

VLT UK announces retirement of Managing Director, Brian Beacon, after 35 years of service BUCKINGHAM, August 7, 2025 – VLT UK today announces the retirement of its long-serving Managing Director, Brian Beacon, who will step down at the end of September 2025 after an exceptional career spanning 35 years with the company. Brian Beacon joined […]

Straightset has launched its new proprietary customer portal: Straightset QR; a comprehensive, in-house developed platform designed to streamline equipment servicing and minimise disruption, available exclusively and free to Straightset Service Contract customers.   Customer Portal At its core, Straightset QR addresses the growing demand for greater transparency and control over garage equipment performance and lifecycle […]

This week, we had the pleasure of welcoming the fantastic team from General Traffic to our brand-new, state-of-the-art showroom. It was a visit filled with genuine enthusiasm as they explored and even got hands-on with our latest range of garage and MOT Bay equipment. This visit marked a significant step in what we know will […]

CCS Garage Equipment has recently completed workshop floor refurbishment and paint projects for Northgate Vehicle Hire’s Derby depot. Facing constant, heavy-duty use, commercial vehicle workshop flooring and working areas require periodic maintenance to ensure operator clients remain safe and compliant with health and safety regulations. Creating a fresh, sleek and safe working environment for team […]

What Does a Professional Diagnostic Tool Do? For garages and MOT bays, a diagnostic tool is more than simply a tool to plug into a car to read and clear fault codes. Your diagnostic equipment needs to be a multi-functional workhorse that provides your technicians with the information and data they need to perform complex repairs […]