Straightset News

At Straightset, we dedicate much of our time to designing, refurbishing and delivering complete workshop environments for our customers. Whilst many of our projects focus on car and light vehicle facilities, our expertise extends just as strongly into heavy-duty commercial workshops, supplying robust, specialist equipment built to withstand the demands of HGV operations. Our most recently completed project saw us support Motus Group with the installation of a fully equipped HGV workshop, purpose-built to service large commercial vehicles efficiently, safely and reliably.

March is one of the busiest periods in the automotive calendar, MOT season, when a huge volume of MOTs are booked in and completed. For many garages, MOT testing isn’t just a legal requirement; it’s one of the most reliable, recurring revenue streams the business has...

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...

Just as a vehicles wheel alignment can be affected by usage, so can the wheel alignment machine itself.  Scheduled calibration by approved companies is important to minimise the risk of incorrectly adjusted vehicles and protect your business against customer complaints.

Straightset are pleased to announce we have added a range of Space 2-Post lifts to our portfolio. Read here for information on the range.

Straightset have added to their fleet of vans with 4 shiny new VW Vito LWB vans. See the photos we took today in the sunshine.

A brand new purpose built Volvo facility opened its doors in early February 2020 located on Bluebell Way in Preston. Straightset were excited to work with Rybrook on this workshop installation project.

Straightset are looking to recruit an Installation Engineer to join our team. View our job spec here to see if its the right role for you.

When using a two post car ramp, why do the lifting arms start and stop at intervals? Our GEA accredited engineer explains all.

In collaboration with HPA-Faip, Straightset have launched a range of tyre service and & wheel alignment promotional packages, offering great prices and simplicity.