OSRAM has reminded technicians not to forget about what they need for themselves this MOT season, as well as what their customers will require.
Alongside the essentials needed in the workshop for an MOT, OSRAM has also urged technicians to look at the tools they will need for MOT season.
Inspection lamps
While carrying out MOT inspections, technicians rely heavily on their inspection lamp to efficiently analyse the vehicle on their ramp.
As every technician has a different preference when it comes to inspection lights, OSRAM’s range provides a suitable option for them all, whether that’s a lamp that attaches to the bodywork of a vehicle, a head torch or one with multiple attachments.
Bulbs
With regards to customers’ needs, lights, reflectors and electrics make up 13.3% of MOT failures. According to data revealed by the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA), in 2024, lights were the fourth most common reason for a vehicle failing its MOT. Therefore, keeping a range of bulbs onsite is a proactive way to assist customers with their MOTs. There are also many profit opportunities when it comes to bulbs, and following OSRAMs motto of ‘Check, Change and Upgrade’, garages will see a good return on sales of bulbs during MOT season.
Xenon (HID) range
There has been a peak in sales of HID bulbs in recent months, so now is the right time to be looking at having a stock of original equipment (OE) quality HIDs. Due to the spike in HID bulb sales, OSRAM is encouraging technicians to brush up on their HID knowledge, as bulbs that are over five years old may still light up, but the light output will be negligible.
Halogen range
Due to their beam range, performance and longevity, OSRAM’s halogen bulb offering has reportedly been popular amongst drivers, technicians and retailers.
Similar to its xenon counterpart, OSRAM’s halogen range includes the Night Breaker 220 that has up to 220% more brightness and up to 150 metre long beam and the Night Breaker Silver offers the driver performance and longevity or for a more modern and stylish look, OSRAM’s Cool Blue Intense is an option. If a bulb needs replacing, simply ask the customer: “Would you like brighter or whiter lights?” This could lead to upgrade sale that makes more profit for the garage with no more work required to install.
Blades
It is also recommended that there is always a supply of wiper blades handy in a workshop, with the BETTER SIGHT WIPERblade range you can be sure to cover the majority of the car parc.
The range contains 29 SKUs, which come as single packs and is split into two ranges, multi fit beam blades and conventional blades, both have a third generation nano technology coating, which makes the blade waterproof, robust, silent and streak free, making it the ideal upgrade for MOT season.
