ISN Garage Assist Blog

For many years nitrogen has been used to inflate tyres in racing cars, and even tyres on aircraft but what are the benefits of filling your customer vehicle tyres with nitrogen?There is no doubt about it, Nitrogen inflation is becoming more common as customers demand the service and anybody dealing in tyres will need to consider meeting the demand. In addition, certain new vehicles are coming out of the factory with nitrogen in the tyres as standard, setting the tone for nitrogen filling to become the ‘norm’ in the future.Two of the main benefits we see are: Slower rate of pressure...

As you know by now, the Hofmann Megaplan's ATL MOT site has moved! However, that doesn't change the impeccable service we aim to give all the companies we have supplied garage equipment to, and worked with to achieve the best possible result for thei...

Did you know your business could benefit from significant capital allowance measures? 1. Annual Investment Allowance (AIA)Introduced in 2008, AIA is an allowance for tools and equipment which allows a business write off 100% of qualifying capital expenditure against taxable profits for the same period. AIA is an incentive for a business to invest because it accelerates the tax relief available in the year of purchase, rather than over several years, helping cash flow and enhancing business growth. 2. Super-deductionThe super-deduction tax break was introduced in the 2021 budget. It allows you to claim 130% of what you spend on qualifying equipment for...

With every garage trying to find new ways to increase the productivity of their workshops, our automotive program developers have found a solution to improving the efficiency of our most popular wheel balancers. The One Weight Balance is a revolution...

Investing in the best premium garage equipment is only the start for your business. To really get the most out of it & operate efficiently, some additional device are key. Most garage owners believe that just the essential garage equipment (tyre changer, wheel balancers, wheel aligner etc.) will be enough to grow their business & make them money. Investing in premium tyre fitting machines is a great start, but there are other obstacles to overcome.  Add to this the additional work something like an alignment check can create & if you're not kitted out for the job you could see hours wasted.  Ancillary...

The year of 2019 seems to be flying by, leaving garage equipment suppliers to contemplate what they have achieved so far this year but more importantly what will boost business between now and Christmas! Exhibitions. New product launches. Hofmann hav...

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...

As we are entering the winter months, it is becoming more imperative with the colder weather for us to keep track on our tyre pressure. And whether you decide to use Nitrogen or Air, regular maintenance remains critical and necessary. Why is it neces...

You may have heard a lot of people talking about "old" and "new" gas in the world of vehicle Air Conditioning and wonder what it's all about? Well, firstly, there is no need to panic. R134a, referred to as the old gas, will not be phased out. It will...

 We are pleased to share some images of a recent install completed in a Mercedes workshop by the Hofmann Megaplan engineer Luke Rivett.  The garage now has a megamount 603 tyre changer with Evo attachment. This extra heavy duty, super autom...

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...

Everything in today's world is becoming more technologically advanced including vehicles. The standard inbuilt systems are becoming more intelligent meaning maintenance and servicing requires new knowledge and kit. Here at Hofmann Megaplan, we a...

We are pleased to share a quick snap from a recent vehicle lift install for the Hughes Bros.  This Derby based BMW and prestige car specialists, which have been in business for over 20 years, opted for three Hofmann Megaplan megalift 4000-2...

Alignment is an ever evolving practice with technology meaning constant innovation. Making sure all the wheels point in the right direction is only the start now! With so much changing in the world of wheel alignment systems and technology constantly...

Over the past 10 years, the megamount 502 and its predecessor, the 501, have firmly established themselves as a benchmark for tyre shops and garages across the UK.Building on that success, we are pleased to announce the introduction of the new 'megamount 503 Racing'.The 503 has all the attributes that made the other models so popular, including 'megafit' assist arm, 24" clamping and heavy duty build, but has the benefit of a taller turret and wider bead breaker opening, enabling this new machine to handle rims up to 15" wide.The introduction of wider rear tyres on BMW X5's, Porsche's and Audi Q7's,...

You still can do an alignment if you have a two post lift or service lift.How, you ask?With Hofmann-megaplan's alignment tables...For more info contact our sales team on 01480 891011.

Hofmann Megaplan are proud to supply wheel alignment equipment not just in the UK but also across Europe! The above image shows one of our most recent installs of an Ecoline 88. This machine was installed in an accident repair centre Paris, Fran...

There are a number of different pieces of equipment that make up an MOT Bay and understanding what is needed for classification can be a bit of a head spinner! Here at Hofmann Megaplan, we pride ourselves on our MoT Bay knowledge and experience, havi...

A quick one this week. A recent install of a Cascos C445 Wheel Alignment Lift in Bathwick, Dorchester. The C445 is one of the most popular lifts we install from the Cascos lifting equipment machinery range. With a  4000kg Capacity &...

While Hofmann Megaplan's ATL & MoT equipment division continues to provide high quality equipment and service for a varying range of garage owners. However many are unaware of what equipment goes into an MOT, even though they know the profit it c...