ISN Garage Assist Blog

We are always quick to show off the incredible garage equipment installation work our experts carry out – especially those that could potentially rival our own showroom! Over the past six months, Durrant Garage Services in Huntingdon have underg...

Location: Alness, ScotlandProject:Tyre Fitting Equipment Supply + Installation, Equipment Service & Removal This is Betsy as the fitters at Goodtread Tyres in Alness call her. She's 8 years old and, having changed an average of 80 to 100 tyres a ...

Location: DundeeProject: 4 Post Lift & Wheel Alignment Relocation The team at Tannadice motors in Dundee requested our help to relocate a Hofmann megalift 4200 and Ssence wheel alignment unit into their new premises over the recent bank holiday w...

Location: Ellesmere PortProject: MOT Bay Installation with 4 Post Lift Supply + Installation It doesn't matter how experienced you are, there's always something to learn and the ISN Garage Assist team are all for sharing their experience and teaching...

Location: Isle of Lewis, Outer HebridesProject: 4 Post Lift Supply + Installation Some people would see a trip to the Isle of Lewis as a bit of a holiday but not ISN Garage Assist Installation Engineer Mark Stewart. His recent trip to the Outer Hebri...

Location: Yate, BristolProject: MOT Equipment Supply + Installation Current DVSA regulations require that MOT Stations replacing their brake test equipment must introduce 'connected' equipment, which allows test results to be automatically transferre...

Location: BlackburnProject: 2 Post Lift Supply + Installation "From time to time things go wrong……What's important is how you put them right." It doesn't matter who's fault it was or why it happened – the bottom line is our lift didn't arrive at our ...

Universal Tyres & Spares Ltd have their new tyre changer installed.The megamount 503 Racing...builds on the heavy duty structure and premium specification of the megamount 303, yet offers the increased versatility, rigidity and speed of operation...

Although most workshops have two or four-post lifts nowadays (or a combination of the two), these tried-and-tested designs aren’t the only options on the market. Scissor lifts have been around for a long time, but in recent years they’ve become increasingly popular. Ideally suited to bodywork specialists - including those in the dent removal or detailing trades - scissor lifts have an awful lot to offer. And, depending on the kind of work you do, they may be more suitable than a two or four-post lift. In this quick guide, we’re going to look at three key reasons for the popularity...

Hofmann Megaplan's ATL & MoT equipment division continues to provide high quality equipment and service across the UK. While a bay is often considered as 1 large investment it is many smart pieces that make it up. This week we are looking at brea...

Following a standard service and adjustment, there is nothing quite as frustrating as putting your alignment system away, only to find customers complaining that the steering wheel isn't straight when the vehicle is driving in a straight line. This m...

Looking to enhance your garage revenue with wheel alignment? Maybe your customers are becoming wiser to alignment and searching for a more comprehensive service? Offering 4 wheel laser alignment could be the answer. Every garage is looking for n...

The writing has been on the wall for diesel cars for a few years now - since the infamous dieselgate scandal swept the industry - but sales on the second-hand market have remained strong. Until now, that is. For the first time, online used car remarketing platform Autorola has reported a decline in demand for second-hand diesel vehicles. Over the course of 2022, diesel sales fell by a not-insignificant 15.1%. Gone are the days of diesel domination: last year, just one in four vehicles sold through the platform was so-powered. Jumping shipSo, what are motorists buying instead? According to Autorola’s stats,...

ADAS has been a constant source of development over the past few years and due to the recent announcement on Automated Lane Keeping Assistance (ALKS), it seems there are no signs of it slowing down. The government has announced that self-driving cars could be allowed on UK motorways by the end of 2021, with the Department for Transport confirming that ALKS will be the first type of hands-free driving to be legalised, with speeds limited to 37mph. Before ALKS will be allowed to grace the UK roads however, these systems must meet four non-negotiable criteria: Without causing an incident, the vehicle...

Has anyone ever mentioned investing in a vehicle wheel lift? Maybe you've noticed as the day goes on your fitter's speed to carry out jobs decreases? Vehicle wheels are heavy and you're probably lifting them more than you realise. Are the signs not c...

  Anyone who has worked within the automotive garage industry will know exactly what the brand Hofmann Megaplan means. A premium status doesn’t just come for free, and our many years ofexperience and willingness to perfect high-quality garage equipment has well and truly paid off. For numerous years now we have been the UK’s premium garage equipment supplier of choice; providing complex, top of the range tyre machines up and down the country – with customer service that any global brand would be proud of. Day in and day out, our team have been amazing! However, to further our cause even...

Over the duration of the lockdown months, the focus of the MOT sector has been set on the six-month extension announced by the DVSA - due to this, other areas of the MOT world (including MOT connected equipment) have taken a backseat. Since the end of the lockdown, the DVSA’s “Beat the Rush” campaign has taken centre stage – often with mixed reviews. The success of the rollout of Connected Roller Brake Testers back in October 2019 and Connected Decelerometers in February this year, is still unknown. However, a lot of garages have been experiencing some difficulties in working the connectivity,...

We are proud to introduce and be operating out of our brand-new National Distribution Centre in Ramsey – all our incredible premium garage equipment is assembled, packed and shipped out from our site...directly to you! Our team of engineers have been working hard before, during and after the first wave of the global pandemic to ensure the efficiency of our operations at this new site. And despite COVID completely ruining the year for many industries and businesses, the automotive sector has boomed, and our team has been busier than ever. Setting the standard... Making sure every tyre fitting machine is up...

I'm going to start this blog series by talking about one of the most common issues for those working withwheel alignment equipment can face, and that's turn plates. If not used correctly, turnplates can cause big problems when trying to achieve a str...

Since the beginning of 2016, the regulations for headlamp testing has been altered. Due to this new change we have seen a dramatic increase in failure rates due to insufficient headlights. It is more important than ever to be accurate and professiona...