ISN Garage Assist Blog

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 ...

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...