Workshop guide by CCS Garage Equipment: Choosing vehicle lifts Whether your workshop maintains a large and varied vehicle fleet or you’re a car dealership looking to refurbish your servicing department, there are countless vehicle lift models to choose from. CCS Garage Equipment’s team installs vehicle lifts in commercial and dealership workshops of all sizes. This guide helps you to choose the right vehicle lift […] October 31, 2022 View Full post
New Member We are really pleased to announce that Concept Garage Equipment have now joined the Garage Equipment Association membership. We look forward to working with the team at Concept Garage Equipment into the future. Website information: About Us Our Company and Garage Equipment – Concept GE Ltd (concept-ge.co.uk) Views: 2,068 October 28, 2022 View Full post
New Member We are really pleased to announce that Autolift Ltd have now joined the Garage Equipment Association membership, we look forward to working with the team at Autolift into the future. Website information: Autolift Ltd – Design and Manufacture Commercial Vehicle Lifting Solutions Views: 2,084 October 20, 2022 View Full post
Heavy Duty Transmission Jack Autolift has recently released an Air-Operated version of our popular 1.5 Tonne Vertical Transmission Jack. They can be used to remove and install engines, gearboxes etc. and are designed and manufactured for versatile use in a pit or under post/column lifts. Benefits of our Transmission Jack; 1.5 Tonne lifting capacity. Max. Height of 1945mm. Universal […] October 20, 2022 View Full post
GEA Accredited Engineers Congratulations to the following members whose engineers have successfully completed the GEA accreditation program in August/September 2022: Lift Engineers: Auto Garage Equipment Straightset Ltd Snap-On Diagnostics Calibration & Consultancy Services Spanesi Automotive Equipment Gott Technical Services ISN Europe Tecalemit Garage Equipment Autoparts Garage Equipment GEMCO UK Limited MOT Engineers: Auto Garage Equipment Snap-On Diagnostics Wire […] October 19, 2022 View Full post
DVSA update, running an MOT site Page summary:Apply to set up or change an MOT test station, including becoming an authorised examiner (the person or business that runs it). Change made:Updated section C of the application form to Apply to open, run or change an MOT test station. Updated C2. MOT equipment of the guidance notes ‘How to apply to open, […] October 11, 2022 View Full post
DVSA launch, improved MOT reminders and MOT history services Over 4 million people have signed up to receive an official MOT reminder from DVSA. Don’t forget yourMOT date again, sign up for a reminder so you know when to book in 👍https://www.gov.uk/motreminder Sold your car and bought something new?DVSA have made it easier for you to amend your MOTreminder and add your new vehicle. […] October 11, 2022 View Full post
Create your dream workshop with Sealey Create your ideal workshop from the wide range of storage systems available from Sealey. The modular design means their systems are truly customizable; whilst the choice of units available provides you with the perfect storage solution, no matter what size or style you are after. Each range allows you to purchase a simple base unit […] October 4, 2022 View Full post
Bring your heavy goods vehicle to annual test (MOT) appropriately laden Testing a vehicle’s braking performance is an important road safety aspect of the annual test and periodic maintenance inspections. As part of a Heavy Goods Vehicles (HGV – motor vehicles & trailers) annual test, DVSA carries out a roller brake test according to the ISO brake testing standard (21069). full story can be read @ […] October 4, 2022 View Full post
MOT manuals and special notices MOT Testing guide for test stations How the MOT scheme is administered and the rules for authorised examiners, testers and testing different types of vehicles. Change made: Appendix 8: Disciplinary procedures – Update to section 8.1 Include reference to prosecution. Update to section 8.9 and 8.10Include new minor errors for “Candidate unable to answer a […] September 5, 2022 View Full post
HIGHLANDS & ISLANDS AIRPORTS INSTALL STERTIL EARTHLIFTS A total of 44 Stertil Koni Earthlift wireless mobile column vehicle lifts are used to support a wide range of workshop activities at 11 sites operated by Highlands and Islands Airports Limited (HIAL). At the same time, the unique features of the Earthlifts are helping the company to reduce its carbon footprint. THE COMPANY HIAL […] August 26, 2022 View Full post
Following the UK Garage & Bodyshop Event 2022, Snap-on is assisting the sector in “levelling-up” abilities. Snap-on Diagnostics is dedicated to developing products that enable aftermarket technicians to stay current and work on advanced automotive systems. Snap-on has been developing programmes and products as part of its strategic planning to assist their clients with the new technology that is entering the market. As anticipated, at the exhibition, there was a significant […] August 25, 2022 View Full post
DVSA Special Notice 04-22 Changes to MOT demonstration tests, booking of demonstration tests, applicable to New Testers Current testers adding additional classes Testers return from suspension / laps Full details can be seen on the .gov website MOT special notice 04-22: changes to MOT demonstration tests – GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) Views: 1,992 August 25, 2022 View Full post
Project Update: New garage equipment installation underway for Riverside Volvo Wakefield CCS Garage Equipment’s installation team has started works on site at Riverside Volvo’s brand new car dealership workshop in Wakefield, West Yorkshire. Project Update: New garage equipment installation underway for Riverside Volvo Wakefield, West Yorkshire Established regional car dealership Riverside Motor Group has appointed CCS Garage Equipment to deliver installation of its brand new workshop […] August 24, 2022 View Full post
Vehicle lift installation in Manchester by CCS Garage Equipment CCS Garage Equipment is a leading installation specialist of vehicle lifts for commercial and dealership workshops in Manchester. Professional vehicle lift installation in Manchester for commercial & car workshops by CCS Garage Equipment Working with customers throughout Greater Manchester, CCS Garage Equipment delivers professional vehicle lift installation services for commercial and private car vehicle workshops […] August 17, 2022 View Full post
New appointment ADAM HILTON APPOINTED SALES & MARKETING DIRECTOR AT TECALEMIT GARAGE EQUIPMENT Tecalemit Garage Equipment has announced that Adam Hilton has joined the company as Sales & Marketing Director. Adam will be heading up Tecalemit’s commercial operations and brings a wealth of industry experience from his time in the motor trade, most recently as the UK […] August 15, 2022 View Full post
UKCA Marking The government have updated the guidance on UKCA to give enhanced guidance on the requirements and time lines, use the below link to view the latest guidance on the .gov website. Using the UKCA marking – GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) If any members have question / concerns please contact the association and we will assist in getting […] August 11, 2022 View Full post
Workshop guide by CCS Garage Equipment: Choosing vehicle lifts Whether your workshop maintains a large and varied vehicle fleet or you’re a car dealership looking to refurbish your servicing deparment, there are countless vehicle lift models to choose from. CCS Garage Equipment’s team installs vehicle lifts in commercial and dealership workshops of all sizes. This guide helps you to choose the right vehicle lift […] August 11, 2022 View Full post
GEA Accredited Engineers Congratulations to the following members whose engineers have achieved GEA accreditation during June and July 2022: GEA Accredited Engineers Lift Engineers: Bullworthy Ltd JHM Butt & Co Ltd Calibration and Consultancy (CCS) UK Ltd DMF (Wakefield) Ltd GEMCO Service ISN Europe Ltd Liftmaster Ltd Snap-On Diagnostics UK Straightset Ltd Tecalemit Garage Equipment Ltd Techplus MOT […] August 2, 2022 View Full post
Making Light Work of Wheel Fitting Sealey’s innovative, patent-pending, AK7500 Wheel Alignment Tool is designed to easily lift road wheels and locate them onto the vehicle hub. The tool relieves the strain of traditional wheel changing methods, which pose a high level of manual handling risk. The AK7500 significantly reduces lifting effort and noticeably improves body posture. This simple to use […] August 1, 2022 View Full post
