Straightset News

Straightset is eager to introduce our new retractable hose reels, designed to deliver reliable performance, improve workshop organisation, and enhance the overall appearance of your workspace.

If you have already invested in a dedicated wheel alignment bay with a “sophisticated” 3D alignment system, why is there a need for another aligner? If you consider how precious time is in this particular bay, and how productive it needs to be to return the investment, this bay needs to work correcting wheel alignment, not checking those that don’t require adjustment...

At Straightset, customer service isn’t just something we offer; it’s at the heart of everything we do. Shaping how we work, how we communicate, and how we support every customer...

Straightset has always stood by its ethos of “health and safety being our top priority,” and the Straightset QR customer portal is a testament to exactly this. Straightset QR has transformed the way our customers approach daily safety checks, compliance, and equipment management. Designed by our in-house software engineering team, the portal was built with one clear goal in mind: to make life easier, safer, and more efficient for engineers in the workshop...

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.

At Straightset, we dedicate much of our time to designing, refurbishing and delivering complete workshop environments for our customers. 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.