If you want to set up a new MOT testing station or convert an existing garage to perform MOT tests, then you need to be familiar with the VT01 process and aware of the steps involved.   The DVSA VT01 form must be completed to apply for the set up or change of an MOT […]

GEA Member’s Event 2024!   On 13th June 2024, we held our GEA Annual Member’s Event! Following recent feedback from members, this year we decided to host a fun-day, which included Go-Karting at an indoor karting centre, (Teamworks Northampton). We had 6 teams, who completed practice runs around the track followed by a 2-hour endurance […]

Following Concept Garage Equipment’s setup in Leeds in 2022, we’ve seen incredible growth and as the team grows so does the need for larger premises. We quickly expanded to a larger premises and warehouse in Wakefield, and having quickly outgrown this, we have moved the HQ operation to our new Doncaster location. Concept Garage Equipment […]

Concept Garage Equipment 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 theirs.  We agreed that we seemed like a […]

With 30 years’ experience and unmatched garage equipment industry expertise in Belfast and across Northern Ireland, CCS delivers fully-managed garage equipment installation services in Belfast for long-standing clients including car and commercial dealerships, fleet operators and local authorities. Operating throughout the UK and Ireland, CCS Garage Equipment creates safety-focused, operationally-efficient vehicle workshops for vehicle operators, […]

The DVSA’s Head of Vehicle Testing Policy, Gordon Thomson, recently published an update on the organisation’s digital transformation project which seeks to create an environmentally friendly platform for vehicle testing services, whilst enhancing user experience and delivering accurate data in real time. In 2023, the DVSA supported the migration of all pre-funded account customers in […]

CCS Garage Equipment’s installation team is working with Biffa to complete the installation of its large new workshop site in Gorton, Manchester. 🔧 Project Update: Workshop services installation nears completion for Biffa’s Manchester site Working alongside long-term waste services client Biffa, CCS’ garage equipment installation engineer team is nearing completion of our project at this […]

From motorcycle retail dealerships to motorcycle fleet operators in the emergency services, vehicle hire, courier and motorsport sectors, vehicle maintenance workshops require specialist equipment, including bespoke motorcycle lift installation, for the professional servicing of motorcycles that keeps vehicles and riders safely on the road. 🏍️ Workshop guide by CCS: Choosing motorcycle vehicle lifts for your […]

Continuing our rollout of Volvo corporate specification upgrades for UK and Ireland marque dealerships, CCS Garage Equipment has recently completed a workshop refurbishment and garage equipment installation for Keith Price Garages in Abergavenny, South Wales. 🔧 Project Update: CCS hands over garage equipment installation for Keith Price Volvo in Abergavenny, South Wales As Volvo dealerships […]

CCS Garage Equipment has installed a new Marolo motorcycle lift for BMW Motorrad Park Lane at the brand’s servicing centre in Battersea, South London. 🏍️ New motorcycle lift installed by CCS Garage Equipment for BMW Motorrad Park Lane’s servicing workshop in Battersea, South London BMW Motorrad is BMW’s motorcycle brand and division. Manufacturing motorcycles since […]

Welcome to our newest member, Ryme Worldwide Ltd! They have been established in Europe for a number of years and are looking forward to joining the GEA community. Please welcome Nick and the team. For more information, please visit their website www.ryme.com

Regular servicing and preventative maintenance are your secret weapons to maximise safety, boost productivity, and extend the life of your garage equipment! When to Service Your Garage Equipment? From vehicle lifts to diagnostic tools, every component undergoes wear and tear over time. Regular maintenance not only ensures safety for you and your customers but also […]

We are pleased to welcome our newest member, and the first for 2024, Motor Parts Direct Ltd! With their expanding equipment division they are looking forward to being a part of the association. Welcome to Shaun and all the team! For more info, please visit their website www.mpdonline.co.uk      

To perform the MOT test, garages must have the necessary training and equipment to carry out these tests accurately and efficiently. Here is a quick rundown of the main MOT Equipment and tools necessary to perform these duties. MOT Testing Bay The first and most essential piece of equipment required within any garage carrying out […]

Blake Angliss’s Journey with Concept In June 2023 Blake Angliss reached out to Concept Garage Equipment after seeing that the company’s offering aligned well with both his interests and his motorsport passion, we agreed that we seemed like the perfect fit as a sponsor for Angliss Motorsport. Our first race together was in the same […]

Straightset is pleased to announce the opening of a new 3,000 sq. ft training studio at its headquarters in Worksop. The studio will offer a dedicated training space where prospects, customers, distributors and internal staff can gain hands-on experience some of the very latest workshop equipment. Straightset, which is renowned for its quality garage equipment […]

An effective strategy to boost your garage or MOT bay’s bottom line is by expanding your services by adding tyre changing services to your existing garage offerings or upgrading your existing tyre machines to have a multi-bay or fast-fit tyre fitting business. What is supplied in a Tyre Machine Package? A garage tyre machine package comes with a tyre changer and wheel […]

Concept Garage Equipment is a leading provider of cutting-edge automotive tools and has taken this convenience to the next level with its range of state-of-the-art mobile tyre fitting machines. What Are The Benefits of Mobile Tyre Fitting Machines? Whilst of course there is always a place for the traditional garage or MOT Bay business, there are some distinct […]

What is a Decelerometer? A decelerometer is a device designed to measure the rate of deceleration or braking efficiency of a vehicle. It plays a pivotal role in assessing the condition of a vehicle’s braking system, ensuring that it complies with the rigorous safety standards mandated by the DVSA (Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency) in […]

MAHA have obtained approval for their HGV/PSV, ATF Roller brake testers against the revised DVSA ATF testing specification. see the full list of approved DVSA equipment on the GEA website  https://gea.co.uk/dvsa-acceptable-equipment/ Note, all DVSA, ATF sites require the new specification RBT software installed before 30th June 2024. 

Everquip Garage Equipment Limited, the UK’s foremost prefabricated inspection pit manufacturer, in partnership with Vamag S.R.L are pleased to announce they have received DVSA approval for the new DVSA software for ATF & PSV brake testers. Stuart Everard, Managing Director for Everquip Garage Equipment Ltd shared; “We negotiated an exclusive partnership with Vamag for their […]