AB and Cars in Stoke-on-Trent has taken a major step forward with the development of a new workshop building designed to house a Class 7 ATL MOT bay.
Trading from Hartshill Road, AB and Cars has built its name on used vehicle sales, servicing and repairs, with the wider operation supporting customers with diagnostics, repairs, timing belts, clutches, exhausts, tyres, brakes and MOT work.
The latest investment gives the business a stronger platform for growth. By creating a dedicated MOT testing facility within a new workshop building, AB and Cars is adding both capacity and control, helping the team keep more work in-house while giving customers a more complete service from one site.
A new building for a serious workshop upgrade
Investing in a Class 7 ATL MOT bay is not just a simple equipment purchase. It needs the right space, the right layout and the right mix of approved MOT equipment to support efficient testing.
For AB and Cars, the new workshop building provided the opportunity to plan the MOT bay properly from the start. That meant installing equipment that could support the day-to-day needs of a busy garage while giving the business the flexibility to test larger light commercial vehicles as part of its MOT offering.
We supplied and installed the Class 7 ATL MOT bay equipment package, including:
- SPACE SQ500.3IMOT7 Class 7 ATL 4-post lift
- BM4010 roller brake tester
- V-Tech extra-wide vehicle lift jacking beam
- DVSA-approved headlamp aligner equipment
- V-Tech Combi gas and smoke emissions analyser
Together, this equipment gives AB and Cars the foundation for a professional, compliant and productive ATL MOT testing area.
Class 7 ATL lift for larger vehicle testing
At the heart of the new bay is the SPACE SQ500.3IMOT7 Class 7 ATL 4-post lift. This 5-tonne Class 7 MOT lift is designed for ATL testing and provides the main lifting platform for the new bay.
For garages working with vans, light commercial vehicles and larger passenger vehicles, lift selection matters. The SQ500.3IMOT7 gives AB and Cars the lifting capacity and platform size needed for a Class 7 MOT setup, while also fitting into a workshop layout planned around efficient vehicle flow.
As part of the ATL bay, the lift works with the wider testing equipment to help the business carry out MOT inspections in a more controlled and organised way.
Brake testing, jacking and emissions equipment
The bay also includes a BM4010 roller brake tester, giving the workshop a professional brake testing solution as part of the MOT lane.
For underbody checks and wheel-free inspection work, the extra-wide vehicle lift jacking beam adds another practical layer to the bay. This is especially useful in a modern MOT environment where workshops regularly handle a broad mix of vehicle sizes, shapes and jacking point positions.
The MOT setup is completed with DVSA-approved headlamp aligner equipment and the V-Tech Combi emissions analyser.
The V-Tech Combi is a PC-based gas and smoke emissions analyser designed for MOT stations and professional workshops. For AB and Cars, it provides the new bay with a single emissions-testing solution for both petrol and diesel vehicles, helping the team carry out MOT checks with the right equipment close to hand.
Helping AB and Cars keep more work in-house
For a business already active in used vehicles, servicing and repair work, adding a Class 7 ATL MOT bay is a natural next step.
Instead of relying on outside MOT capacity, AB and Cars can now build MOT testing into its own workshop process. That supports customer convenience, helps reduce delays and gives the business more control over the quality and timing of each job.
It also creates a stronger link between vehicle sales, preparation, servicing, repairs and MOT work. Vehicles can move through the business more smoothly, and customers have a clearer reason to return to the same site for ongoing maintenance.
Supporting garage growth from planning to equipment supply
Here at V-Tech Garage Equipment, we work with garages, MOT stations and workshop operators across the UK, supplying and installing MOT bays, vehicle lifts, brake testers, jacking beams, headlamp aligners, emissions equipment and wider garage equipment packages.
For projects such as this, the right advice at the planning stage can make a real difference. A new workshop building gives a garage the chance to think carefully about vehicle flow, MOT bay position, equipment access, civil works, power, compressed air and future service needs.
By investing in a properly equipped Class 7 ATL MOT bay, AB and Cars has created a stronger workshop facility that supports its next stage of growth.
Planning a Class 7 MOT bay?
If you are looking to install a new Class 7 ATL MOT bay, upgrade an existing MOT lane or develop a new workshop building, V-Tech Garage Equipment can help with equipment supply, layout guidance, installation and ongoing support.
Contact V-Tech Garage Equipment to discuss your workshop plans and find the right MOT bay package for your business.
Call us today on 0208 498 1288 or email sales@v-techuk.com, and one of our team will be happy to help.
