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How to Explain the Value of Wheel Alignment to Your Customers If you already offer wheel alignment services, you know the benefits. But are your customers convinced? Simply put, if a customer doesn't understand why alignment matters, they'll be hesit...

How to Spend Smarter on Garage Equipment When it comes to garage equipment, upgrading your setup doesn't always mean spending big. It's about spending wisely. Whether you're launching a brand-new business or trying to grow an established workshop, th...

Following a standard service and adjustment, there is nothing quite as frustrating as putting your alignment system away, only to find customers complaining that the steering wheel isn't straight when the vehicle is driving in a straight line. This m...

Hofmann Megaplan was pleased to see so many delegates from the automotive aftermarket and vehicle production sector at Automechanika 2018. The 3-day event took place at the NEC, Birmingham and saw Hofmann Megaplan launch a number of new products incl...

We are pleased to share with you one of our latest MoT installs from the Northern town of Goole. This premium ATL MoT garage equipment install was managed by our National Sales Manager for MOT Equipment, Andy Davidson and took place at Fusion Autos.&...

Back problems are no joke! Neither is failure to take care of yourself or your fitters. Lifting tyres takes its toll on the body. So why do it when there is a simple, safe and affordable solution? Not only can it reduce the risk of injury but it can ...

Our Guide to Buying 2-post Vehicle Lifts As you’ll know, garage and MOT bay mechanics today have an array of car lifting solutions to access the wheels, side and underside of a vehicle with ease. The 2-post car lift is one of the most popular types of car lifts due to its affordability and space-saving aspects. When it comes to vehicle lifts, there are so many configurations and brands to choose from, it can be a minefield to get straight answers about lifting capacities and requirements. If you’re considering the purchase of a new 2-post vehicle lift as a new workshop...

At ISN Garage Assist, we've got you covered with a huge range of tyre machines and models to suit your budget. Whether your customer base is commercial or domestic, we'll help you work out whether to opt for a leverless, semi-automatic or fully autom...

If you're looking to handle a higher volume of customers in your garage while maintaining quality, we're sharing expert recommendations on how to maximise efficiency in your wheel balancing services. Speed and accuracy in wheel balancing is critical ...

If you're running a busy garage, you'll know how crucial it is to have the right equipment to support your technicians. Leverless tyre changers are increasingly popular among professional garages looking to streamline operations, reduce technician fa...

If you're not already offering wheel alignment, you might be wondering whether you need to. However, if your garage handles suspension work, tyre fitting, or general servicing — alignment is essential. The biggest reason is that you're potentially mi...

If you're looking to improve your garage's tyre changing service, upgrading to an automatic tyre changer is a smart investment. Whether you're looking to reduce costly delays, avoid rim damage, improve service speed in your garage or explore the bene...

Everywhere you look, there is another brand of garage equipment promoting the “BEST” tyre machine on the market. In an industry where it can be hard to stand out from the crowd, sticking in the minds of a garage business owner is a near impossibility. However, some garage equipment brands have taken the leap from being a standard equipment provider to supplying a premium product with the ultimate premium service. And they’ve done this by establishing a reputation for high quality product and maintaining incredible standards for years, even decades. The garage servicing market is extremely competitive and we know that...

The DVSA intends to double down on MOT fraud, its latest business plan report has confirmed. With over 1,300 confirmed cases of MOT fraud recorded last year, the organisation is well aware of the issue - and says it plans to use ‘intelligence-based targeting’ to track the movements of vehicles. By employing this technology, the DVSA hopes to catch out garages issuing MOT tests to vehicles that haven’t even visited the garage. “We will increase our capability and capacity to investigate serious fraud and criminal activity by using advanced technology surveillance equipment and associated data processes for MOT surveillance, under the...

Hofmann Megaplan's ATL & MoT equipment division continues to provide high quality equipment and service across the UK. While a bay is often considered as 1 large investment it is many smart pieces that make it up. This week we are looking at brea...

ISN Garage Assist has completed the first UK installation of the all-new Hofmann Megaplan FastTouch LITE Wheel Balancer and it's already turning heads. We recently partnered with Reading Pneumatics for the very first installation of the FastTouch LIT...

UK Commercial Vehicle Production Up, Bucking Overall Trend The UK’s new commercial vehicle sector has experienced its best May (and year to-date) performance for a decade, bucking an overall trend of declining new vehicle production.According to the latest figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), production was up 26.5% in May. 7,900 vehicles emerged from factories across Britain that month, the highest number since 2012.Exports in particular performed strongly, the figures showing a 91.6% increase on last year’s data. The majority of commercial vehicles built here now end up overseas - 67.9% to be precise. 91.8% of those...

What do you think is the UK’s fastest-growing car brand? Perhaps it’s Kia - they’ve transformed from an undesirable budget brand into one of the world’s most innovative car manufacturers. The same goes for sister company Hyundai. Or perhaps it’s Tesla - you see so many on the roads nowadays. Actually, it’s none of those. According to new figures released by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), the UK’s fastest-growing car brand is… MG. That’s right, MG Motor UK took this year’s ‘most improved’ crown in sales terms. It’s the second year of success in a row for the...

Hofmann Megaplan were recently pleased to return to JP Alloys in Cannock to fit a range of new lifts from the Cascos range as well as Tyre Fitting Equipment and own brand 2 post lifts. Having worked with Hofmann Megaplan before, the company had alway...

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