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Busy at Beissbarth

These are busy times at Beissbarth UK. First of all there have been two new additions to the Microtec wheel balancing range. The versatile Microtec stationary micro processor controlled wheel balancers feature nine different programmes for passenger car and light trucks up to 65 kilos, with two programmes for motor bike wheels.

Key features of the MT 825 Wheel Balancer include foot pedal brake to fix the balancing shaft, three alloy programmes, three special programmes and two PAX. There are two LED for imbalance direction indicators and two LCD for digital imbalance and status information. The 825 comes complete with an aluminium weight caliper tool for manual fitting of adhesive weights on the inside of the rim.

30th January 2006/by Tyrepress Editors

Tecalemit Increases MOT & ATL Brake Tester Range

Tecalemit Garage Equipment continues to increase its range of MOT & ATL Brake testers. The latest additions to the range are the split bed Class IV MOT brake testers DE 9425 and DE 9426 and Class IV ATL brake testers DE 9425/WT and DE 9426/WT with axle weighing facility.

“We have developed these new machines as a direct response to enquiries from existing Tecalemit customers,” said James Devonport Tecalemit managing director, “We have thousands of brake testers in service around the country many of them approaching the end of their design life, in fact a significant number over 30 years old. The DE 9425 is designed as a direct replacement for our early Kismet KBT 1300 and later DE 7200 models. If the original civil works are done correctly then the new models drop straight into the existing foundation work.”

25th January 2006/by Tyrepress Editors

Majorlift Goes for Compac

Majorlift Hydraulic Equipment has a range of lifting equipment, including pit jacks, jacking beams and vertical and floor mounted transmission jacks.
For over five years, the company has also imported and distributed the well-known Compac garage equipment range, which perfectly complements the Majorlift portfolio.

Especially popular is the Compac 3 tonne trolley jack, which features a maximum closed height of 125mm and a maximum extended height of 510mm. It also has an additional foot pump for operator comfort.

24th January 2006/by Tyrepress Editors

Sun Automatic Test Lane Gets VOSA Approval

The Sun VIC 3000 ATL Automatic Test Lane, from Snap-on Diagnostics, has been approved by VOSA for MoT testing.
Terry Smith, European Marketing Manager of Snap-on Diagnostics, said that the VIC 3000 ATL is available in Class IV and Class VII configurations and is one-man operated. He went on: “It is very easy to operate and uses a Windows-based software package that guides the operator through the testing procedure using icon driven command sequences for testing brakes, suspension and side slip. It offers rapid vehicle inspection diagnosis, is fast and accurate and also offers the possibility to integrate other Snap-on Diagnostic products into the Test Lane.”

16th January 2006/by Tyrepress Editors

ATL Upgrade Pack Now Available from Tecalemit

Tecalemit Garage Equipment Co Ltd have introduced an Upgrade Pack for their Roller Brake Tester, consisting of a weighbridge, computer cabinet and software update. This enables garages with an existing Tecalemit DE 9415 or DE 9715 Roller Brake Tester to convert to an ATL system simply at a relatively low cost. Garages can make significant savings by utilising their existing brake tester. Anyone who has bought a DE 9415 or DE 9715 over the past 5 years can upgrade their brake tester in this way.

12th December 2005/by Tyrepress Editors

Cam Systems Undergoes Investment and Restructuring Programme

A major investment programme and restructuring of operations at Cam Systems has delivered an innovative new approach to managing IT Support needs. The Gloucestershire-based tyre trade software specialist has redefined its support operation to offer three distinct options to meet the changing needs of customers and reflect the continuing development and diversity of the IT sector.

6th December 2005/by Tyrepress Editors

Test Lanes Lead the Way

Beissbarth is at the forefront of catering for the growing interest in Automated Test Lanes (ATL), says the company’s UK managing director Philip Hodges.

Quality and choice are the watchwords for the Beissbarth Testlane system which features advanced technology pioneered by the company. The range of models SL600, Screen-testline 7000, Screen-testline 7060 and the TL600 have been a huge success in Ireland and are having a significant impact on the developing UK market, says Hodges.

23rd November 2005/by Tyrepress Editors

MOT Computerisation – Has it Been Successful?

VOSA says the MOT Computerisation roll out is proceeding successfully. It may be for them, but is it a success for the industry that provide employment for 35,000 testers and all the other people involved?

I have been involved in MOT testing for 30 years and have, for the last 20 years been operating a “high volume” testing station. Consequently I have followed the MOT computerisation programme closely since the project was first announced. At every VOSA seminar attended we, the delegates, have always been told the system would be totally tried and tested before going “live” and would never shut down because two separate computer systems would operate to ensure the system runs 24/7.

21st November 2005/by Tyrepress Editors

Maha UK Wins Sales Award

Maha UK Ltd has achieved the Top Sales Award at this year’s annual meeting of dealers and subsidiaries of MAHA Germany, held in Paris on 15 October. This is the third occasion that MAHA UK has won the award. Kevin Howard, sales director of MAHA UK Limited, accepted the award, which was presented to him by Manfred Ziegler, managing director of MAHA Germany.

Commenting on the award, Kevin Howard said: “With UK sales approaching £5 million for 2005, UK customers are really showing that they are prepared to pay that little extra for quality and service. We are growing stronger in the UK all the time because we remain focused on our commitment of providing top quality equipment with excellent after sales service. Truck brake testers account for 50 per cent of our sales; this is a great testimonial for this product. We are now making great progress with the complete outfitting of new workshops, particularly with main car dealerships. We were also the first manufacturer to get approval for the new Automatic Test Lanes (ATL) for MOT which we have already begun to install. MAHA UK has a great future and we look forward to remaining the top sales outlet for the MAHA Group”.

28th October 2005/by Tyrepress Editors

MOT Testing Turns 45

The MOT turned 45 this week and has come a long way since its implementation in 1960. The annual check does not only test the brakes, steering, lights etc, as it did in the beginning, but now includes emissions testing too.

16th September 2005/by Tyrepress Editors

Hi-Q Customer Comes Back for 25 Conseutive Years

Staff at Hi-Q Tyreservices in Truro, were astonished recently to discover that they had carried out more than a quarter of a century’s worth of MOTs, on just one car.

The car, a classic 1939 Rover 12 is owned by Truro man Ronald Bucket. Mr Bucket aged 87, has been taking his car to the Hi-Q Tyreservices store in St Austell Street for the past twenty-five years and each year the car has passed with flying colours.

15th September 2005/by Tyrepress Editors

Snap-on Five Year “Peace of Mind” Plan

Snap-on Diagnostics has announced a five year “Peace of Mind” plan for its Sun DGA 2500 Combi MoT-approved gas and smoke diagnostic emissions analyser.

Terry Smith, European Marketing Manager of Snap-on Diagnostics, said that the plan was introduced as a result of the company’s 40 years’ experience in the UK automotive aftermarket and its constant communication with its customers.

He says: “Customers will be able to enjoy the peace of mind of knowing that their Sun DGA 2500 Combi is protected with a five year parts and labour warranty, five years’ VOSA vehicle limits software updates plus five years’ calibrations, supported by our own UKAS accredited Field Technicians.”

The plan is available at a typical weekly cost of just over £40.

9th September 2005/by Tyrepress Editors

Supply Direct Gains Sole Distribution Rights

‘Distribution in Europe could be just around the corner’

In February 2005 Supply Direct managing director, John Prout, closed an exclusive distribution deal with Chinese equipment manufacturer, Ever Eternal. Now, as a result of “mass demand” Ever Eternal exports its equipment to the UK at an accelerated rate. Supply Direct’s management team regularly visits China in order to maintain strong relations with the company’s supplier. The most recent visit was in July with product development for the UK market at the top of the agenda. With the company reporting such strong business in the UK, John Prout, hints that expansion into Europe could be the next step.

At a time when some small garages are struggling to keep up with the hi-tech advancements of large dealerships, Supply Direct aims to offer brand new equipment at prices that are “just a touch over second hand.”
“Our marketing team has done an in-depth study of the automotive sector and identified a constant decline in the number of small independent garages. By offering new equipment at such low prices, we intend to bring a balance back to the ratio of small garages to large chains through affordable, high quality equipment,” comments Carl Allenson.
And the result? “Our new range is selling quicker than we imagined! Customers are buying and recommending us to others, simply because they’re getting such a good deal. The demand is so high, we’ve had to open a second warehouse,” says sales and marketing director, Carl Allenson.
There is often an assumption that Chinese equipment means poor quality, but this isn’t the case with Supply Direct’s range, according to Mr Allenson. “We’ve worked alongside Ever Eternal to bring their products up to and above CE standards to satisfy the UK market,” he explained.
Since its formation in November 2004, Supply Direct has grown rapidly and captured what the company describes as “a valuable share” of the garage equipment market. “In a year that has seen various ups and downs for the motor trade, the company has managed to fight through all this, and is proud to be on the verge of celebrating its first birthday with a success story under its belt,” the company reports.
So what’s behind the rapid growth? “Good relations with staff and customers is the key,” says managing director, John Prout. “To think how far we’ve come since last year it really shows what a dedicated team can achieve. All of our staff has been brilliant and I would like all our customers to know that we intend to continue giving you excellent service. If we carry on at this rate, distribution into Europe could just be around the corner.
The sales and marketing team have recently designed the company’s new fully interactive website (www.supplydirectuk.com), which offers on-line buying, procedures on MOT bay installation, downloadable documents, special package prices, regular promotions and regular news articles. Working alongside the new website the company still has its usual regional sales managers backed by its call centre team and a national engineer force.
As well as supplying to consumers, Supply Direct also sells to distributors and wholesale buyers. The company reports that it is always on the look out for new distributors all over the UK and Ireland. Despite the company targeting its new product range specifically at smaller garages, it also supplies premium equipment such as Nussbaum and OMA

30th August 2005/by Tyrepress Editors

Mr Clutch Expands

UK garage services chain, Mr Clutch Autocentres, is set to undergo expansion after trials of its new franchise model have been heralded a “great success.”

Changes in the motor maintenance and repair sector led company directors to re-examine its positioning in the market and completely overhaul its franchise model.

Financial director Trevor Steel explains the decision: “Over the past few years, VOSA has tightened up on regulations governing MOT test centres and appears to be clamping down hard on those rogue back street garages it sees as flouting the rules.

26th August 2005/by Tyrepress Editors

Maywood Keeps the Royal Mail Clean

When Royal Mail opened its newest workshop in the West Midlands on 9 August, chief executive, Adam Crozier, invited some of its largest equipment suppliers to attend. The brand new facility will be responsible for 800 Royal Mail and Parcelforce vehicles, as well as being able to service and MOT vehicles from other fleet operators in the area. Director, Gavin Masterton, and sales manager Mick Norman represented Maywood Equipment Group.

According to the company, Adam Crozier was most impressed with the mobile column lifts that the Maywood supplied and asked a number of questions about them. Royal Mail project manager, Robert Thomas commented: “They have completed the workshop and are being well used!”

23rd August 2005/by Tyrepress Editors