ISN Garage Assist Blog

As always our engineers have been busy up and down the country fitting a variety of garage equipment.  Last week we completed an install for Elite Direct Tyres in Rainham. From their state of the art showroom and garage in the eas...

Although we haven't really had a severely cold winter this year, the weather is definitely becoming milder; which makes for happy riding if your one of the UK's 1.23 million registered motorbike owners (2017; Statista). This makes for big business. I...

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 ...

This install comes from the Northants and the fitters at SCS Tyres Co.  Specialists in industrial, commercial and domestic tyres covering Northamptonshire, SCS Tyres is a family run business. Its three generations of owners have racked up o...

Having conducted numerous installs of high quality vehicle lifts for years now across the length and breadth of the UK, we understand the importance of the right vehicle lift. It can maximise space, operational efficiency, safety and the general feel...

As alignment engineers, we often get calls from customers who have become frustrated because they are experiencing readings that they do not understand or that appear incorrect. It could be that these different reading are also re...

With manufacturers recommending that the average vehicle air con system is serviced at least every two years, and with most modern cars coming with Air Con as standard, the demand for air con servicing has never been higher! Your competitors will be ...

Above and beyond services FREE OF CHARGE1st year calibrations FREE OF CHARGE [Limited Offer]Call now to discuss your MOT Bay - 01480 8-9-10-11 Widely regarded as the industry-leading suppliers of MoT equipment across the UK, our specialist team assis...

As ADAS continues to peak the curiosity of all, we wanted to dig a little deeper into the intricacies of our advanced system. This is the 65" TV model that is wowing audiences wherever we take it! The need for advanced specialised equipment isn't jus...

ISA (Intelligent Speed Assistance) systems partner speed sign recognition cameras with GPS speed limit data to slow down a vehicle that is travelling above the speed limit. But how is this impacting wheel alignment specialists? The introduction of sp...

Hofmann Megaplan takes the safety of its team and customers very seriously. Especially within the automotive industry where the risks are increased by the weight of the equipment and vehicles, we work around. Often overlooked is vehicle wheels! These...

The last weekend of August saw the launch of the all-new Mac Tools tyre equipment line, displayed and demonstrated at the Mac Tools Fair in Birmingham, UK. These high-end models have been produced exclusively for Mac by Hofmann Megaplan, who will off...

Convincing your customers to part with their well-earned money for the sake of wheel alignment or new tyres can be a massive struggle. Unless you have the tools to physically show them what condition their tyres are in, the likelihood is you won't be...

As all garages will know by now, tyre changing, wheel balancing and wheel alignment all go hand in hand when it comes to your customer's tyres. The simple fact is all these services provide crucial steps to ensure longevity, safety and efficient tyre...

Who'd have thought, a now stable product in garages could still be subject to innovative new changes! Even the most basic of models are changing to become more efficient, operator friendly & fitted with features many might consider a luxury. That...

To many, nothing seems special about a two-post lift. A basic version of this equipment staple might be all you've ever owned or worked with. Turns out vehicle lifting equipment is one of the most interesting areas to watch! A two-post lift can come ...

As most of you may already know, the DVSA have been rolling out connected MOT equipment into circulation across the UK since the beginning of October 2019. Working closely with a few specialist garage equipment suppliers, the DVSA have been creating new regulations that will need to be put in place. Any new MOT stations or existing bays looking to update or upgrade their current MOT equipment, will need to make sure these changes are applied. Being in the dark when it comes to these new regulations can be difficult – especially with the announcement of new connected equipment to be introduced...

2020 is set to see no slowdown in the talk around Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) as garage owners are wising up to the idea of investing in ADAS calibration equipment. A steep learning curve is ahead for mechanics yet to grasp the ins & outs of ADAS, but digital ADAS equipment is making this far less daunting. As a garage owner, keeping up with the development of ADAS equipment and the best way to perform ADAS diagnostics can be very difficult – however 2019 has seen many ADAS specific open days popping up, with a chance to get hands on....

Our specialist ATL MOT division has moved from strength to strength this year. Renowned for an unbeatable 360-degree service from the first call, no ask is too big in helping to get your MOT Bay up & running. The easiest way to showcase this. Let one of our customers do it for us! Transcription: Hofmann Megaplan: What made you choose Hofmann Megaplan for your MOT Bay? Richard of Ruislip Tyres: Ease! We didn't really get much response back from the emails & phone calls [to others], so rang Andy at Hofmann [Megaplan] the next day. I think two days later he...

  It can be easy to get carried away by the hype of ADAS diagnostic equipment. These systems are dominating social & appear at all the shows. However, if you don’t know what you are doing this equipment could be no more than an overpriced TV! Advanced Driver Assistance Systems are complex and should be treated as such. Investing in ADAS calibration services is a big deal and selecting the right supplier can make or break the return you’ll see. ADAS is expert level; get qualified! ADAS calibrations are a crucial process for the efficiency of the vehicle’s systems. If the...