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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...
This install comes from the Northants and the fitters at SCS Tyres Co. Specialists in industrial, commercial and domestic tyres covering Northamptonshire, SCS Tyres is a family run business. Its three generations of owners have racked up o...
Back problems are no joke! Neither is failure to take care of yourself or your fitters. Lifting tyres takes its toll on the body. So why do it when there is a simple, safe and affordable solution? Not only can it reduce the risk of injury but it can ...
Although we haven't really had a severely cold winter this year, the weather is definitely becoming milder; which makes for happy riding if your one of the UK's 1.23 million registered motorbike owners (2017; Statista). This makes for big business. I...
As always our engineers have been busy up and down the country fitting a variety of garage equipment. Last week we completed an install for Elite Direct Tyres in Rainham. From their state of the art showroom and garage in the eas...
While Hofmann Megaplan's ATL & MoT equipment division continues to provide high quality equipment and service for a varying range of garage owners. However many are unaware of what equipment goes into an MOT, even though they know the profit it c...
A quick one this week. A recent install of a Cascos C445 Wheel Alignment Lift in Bathwick, Dorchester. The C445 is one of the most popular lifts we install from the Cascos lifting equipment machinery range. With a 4000kg Capacity &...
There are a number of different pieces of equipment that make up an MOT Bay and understanding what is needed for classification can be a bit of a head spinner! Here at Hofmann Megaplan, we pride ourselves on our MoT Bay knowledge and experience, havi...
Hofmann Megaplan are proud to supply wheel alignment equipment not just in the UK but also across Europe! The above image shows one of our most recent installs of an Ecoline 88. This machine was installed in an accident repair centre Paris, Fran...
With every garage trying to find new ways to increase the productivity of their workshops, our automotive program developers have found a solution to improving the efficiency of our most popular wheel balancers. The One Weight Balance is a revolution...
Alignment is an ever evolving practice with technology meaning constant innovation. Making sure all the wheels point in the right direction is only the start now! With so much changing in the world of wheel alignment systems and technology constantly...
We are pleased to share a quick snap from a recent vehicle lift install for the Hughes Bros. This Derby based BMW and prestige car specialists, which have been in business for over 20 years, opted for three Hofmann Megaplan megalift 4000-2...
Everything in today's world is becoming more technologically advanced including vehicles. The standard inbuilt systems are becoming more intelligent meaning maintenance and servicing requires new knowledge and kit. Here at Hofmann Megaplan, we a...
Look no further than the Hofmann Megaplan TreadReader, capable of diagnosing misalignment and tyre wear condition in a way that informs customers and increases service sales. This hand-held alignment technology provides an instant visual health check...
Hofmann Megaplan were recently pleased to return to JP Alloys in Cannock to fit a range of new lifts from the Cascos range as well as Tyre Fitting Equipment and own brand 2 post lifts. Having worked with Hofmann Megaplan before, the company had alway...
We are pleased to share some images of a recent install completed in a Mercedes workshop by the Hofmann Megaplan engineer Luke Rivett. The garage now has a megamount 603 tyre changer with Evo attachment. This extra heavy duty, super autom...
As you know by now, the Hofmann Megaplan's ATL MOT site has moved! However, that doesn't change the impeccable service we aim to give all the companies we have supplied garage equipment to, and worked with to achieve the best possible result for thei...
You may have heard a lot of people talking about "old" and "new" gas in the world of vehicle Air Conditioning and wonder what it's all about? Well, firstly, there is no need to panic. R134a, referred to as the old gas, will not be phased out. It will...
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...
As we are entering the winter months, it is becoming more imperative with the colder weather for us to keep track on our tyre pressure. And whether you decide to use Nitrogen or Air, regular maintenance remains critical and necessary. Why is it neces...