Equipment News

From June 1st, 2026, zero-emission goods vehicles between 3,501kg and 4,250kg will be reclassified as Class 7 vehicles and will therefore need to have a Class 7 MOT test.

We’re proud to share the successful installation of several brand new Supertracker Lifts at a workshop in Droitwich, marking a key milestone for Supertracker as they continue to expand their offering. This project represents one of Straightset’s first major Supertracker Lift installations, with five 4.5-tonne capacity 2-post lifts fitted on site...

Workshops today are under increasing pressure to maximise throughput, reduce labour-intensive processes, and improve service conversion rates, all whilst maintaining accuracy and customer trust. The Argos X Drivethru system, developed by CEMB, has been specifically engineered to meet these demands...

Now is the ideal time to prepare for the summer. Investing in the right equipment before the seasonal rush will not only ensure you’re ready to meet demand but will also position your garage as a go-to place for fast and reliable air conditioning servicing. By investing early, you can begin booking customers in before the summer heat takes over, maximising efficiency, and taking full advantage of this high-demand period...

It should come as no surprise that everything is becoming more expensive. The same can be said for the everyday essentials needed in a garage: fuel, energy, parts, and oil. The rising cost of these essentials can put additional pressure on already tight margins, often leading to difficult cutbacks...

Beissbarth’s Q.Lign 3D wheel alignment system has now achieved a major new milestone, receiving official approval from BMW. This latest endorsement further cements the Q.Lign’s position as one of the most advanced and trusted wheel alignment systems on the market, joining previous approvals from Mercedes-Benz and the Volkswagen Audi Group...

At Straightset, we’ve always believed great workshop equipment should be simple, dependable, and built around the real-world needs of technicians. That’s why we’re genuinely excited to see the next stage in the evolution of Supertracker, as they expand their offering with the introduction of a new vehicle lift range.

Just in time for MOT season, we’re pleased to share the completion of a brand-new Class VII MOT Bay installation for a garage in Cambridgeshire.

Like any piece of equipment, vehicle lifts have a finite lifespan, and as they approach the end of this life, the cost of keeping them operational increases. We examine when the right time to replace a vehicle lift really is...

In June last year at Automechanika Birmingham, we showcased our latest innovative prototype, the tablet-controlled COMPACT wheel aligner from Supertracker. Following months of redesign, testing and evaluation, the first COMPACT machines were installed in their new homes in December...