Equipment News

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...

Beissbarth’s Q. Lign wheel alignment system has now received official approval from Mercedes-Benz for use across their range of passenger cars and vans. This follows the Volkswagen Audi Group's approval in 2024, highlighting how Beissbarth’s manufacturing meets the rigorously high standards expected by leading automotive brands.

We want to extend a huge thank you to everyone who visited the Straightset stand at Automechanika – it was a fantastic few days meeting new and existing customers, suppliers and industry professionals from across the country.

Straightset has launched its new proprietary customer portal: Straightset QR — a comprehensive, in-house developed platform designed to streamline equipment servicing and minimise disruption, available exclusively to Straightset Service customers.

Join the Straightset Team at Automechanika, 3rd - 6th June at NEC Birmingham.