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03 May Brake Testers; What, How & Why! – Hofmann Megaplan

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 break testers....

25 Apr Snap-on receives Queen’s awards for Innovation and International Trade

Leading manufacturer and supplier of automotive hand and power tools, diagnostic platforms, software and equipment, Snap-on, has been awarded two highly coveted Queen’s Awards. The awards have been achieved in the Innovation and International Trade categories. Now in its 53rd year, the Queen’s Awards for Enterprise...

17 Apr Case Study: Ariel Manufacturing – Hofmann Megaplan

We love returning to our customers year after year to help maintain and service their equipment. We believe it helps reinforces a great relationship between supplier and consumer. Our latest lift service at Ariel Motors in Somerset demonstrates this concept in action! Ariel Motors, famously...

15 Apr Case Study: ProTyre Abingdon – Hofmann Megaplan

The latest premium garage equipment install from our expert engineers was at the Abingdon branch of ProTyre where they received a welcome upgrade to their tyre fitting equipment. This ProTyre shop prides itself on exceptional levels of customer service and so premium garage equipment to...

09 Apr Case Study: Raising the bar for Vehicle Lift Installs

Not only are Hofmann Megaplan installing tyre changers and wheel balancers up and down the country, we also carry out numerous installs of high quality vehicle lifts every week. Ensuring new vehicle lifts are safe to use takes detailed preparation and analysis of your workshops...

02 Apr Autotech 2019 launches new free online assessment

02 Apr Tyres. Customers get what they pay for, but are you telling them that?

With the ever-increasing amount of new tyre manufacturers now available on the market, I thought it worth taking some time to explore the issues I've seen many fitters having when it comes to quoting and replacing wheels recently. As an alignment engineer, you often find...

25 Mar Case Study: SCS Tyres Co

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 over 60 years experience in the industry. As such...

25 Mar 5 Reasons You Need An Electric Wheel Lifter!

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...

15 Mar Case Study: Elite Tyres Direct – Hofmann Megaplan

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 east of London they offer...