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    Should garages do more wheel alignment jobs?

    Andrew Bates, MD of Straightset, is arguing you need to be taking wheel alignment in-house and reaping th ...

    Andrew Bates, MD of Straightset, is arguing you need to be taking wheel alignment in-house and reaping the benefits in the process. For many independent garages, wheel alignment still feels like a spe ...

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    How to install an MOT bay

    We asked Straightset’s managing director Andrew Bates to give us the lowdown on what you need to do to ge ...

    We asked Straightset’s managing director Andrew Bates to give us the lowdown on what you need to do to get MOT prepared. Installing an MOT bay requires careful planning and informed decision-making, f ...

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    How to modernise your workshop

    Independent garages could do worse than following the example of one Scottish Toyota dealership who recen ...

    Independent garages could do worse than following the example of one Scottish Toyota dealership who recently turned to Straightset for a complete workshop fit out. At the start of 2023, Toyota GB appr ...

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    Straightset launches Workshop Furniture Brochure

    Straightset has announced the launch of its latest Workshop Furniture Brochure, showcasing the Workbench ...

    Straightset has announced the launch of its latest Workshop Furniture Brochure, showcasing the Workbench System. The brochure highlights Straightset's range of storage and benching solutions designed ...

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    Straightset offers promotional package

    Straightset are offering a special promotional package, which provides you with everything you need to be ...

    Straightset are offering a special promotional package, which provides you with everything you need to be up and running for the inevitable rise in A/C servicing through your garage. The promotional p ...

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    Wheel alignment system gets VAG approval

    The Q.Lign system from Beissbarth, available through Straightest, now carries full approval status for al ...

    The Q.Lign system from Beissbarth, available through Straightest, now carries full approval status for all VW/Audi/Seat/Skoda/ Cupra/Porsche/Lamborghini/Bentley vehicles. With this approval by VAG, de ...

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    Supertracker teams up with the Shortis Group

    The Shortis Group has invested in Supertracker computerised wheel alignment systems for their Wilco Motos ...

    The Shortis Group has invested in Supertracker computerised wheel alignment systems for their Wilco Motosave and Fast-Fit centres. The Shortis Group independent chains of family-owned motorist’s store ...

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    Straightset discusses wheel clamping systems

    Straightset outlines how you can effectively use wheel clamping systems during wheel alignment. In the ga ...

    Straightset outlines how you can effectively use wheel clamping systems during wheel alignment. In the garage, precision is paramount. When it comes to wheel alignment, the importance of precise measu ...

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    The 2023 PMM Awards

    The PMM Awards have returned for 2023 and it's time to applaud the exceptional articles that earned the s ...

    The PMM Awards have returned for 2023 and it's time to applaud the exceptional articles that earned the spotlight this year! Read on to find out who has won! Every month, the PMM team works tirelessly ...

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    Straightset offers wheel alignment advice

    Just as a vehicle’s wheel alignment can be affected by usage, so can the wheel alignment machine itself. ...

    Just as a vehicle’s wheel alignment can be affected by usage, so can the wheel alignment machine itself. Straightset explains how scheduled calibration by approved companies is important to minimise r ...

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    Straightset advises on MOT equipment

    Straightset provides some advice for readers considering installing or upgrading their MOT equipment. The ...

    Straightset provides some advice for readers considering installing or upgrading their MOT equipment. The MOT Bay is one of the most used bays in a workshop, having the right equipment, located in the ...

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    Supertracker changes ownership

    For over 30 years Supertracker has been manufacturing, installing, servicing and calibrating wheel alignm ...

    For over 30 years Supertracker has been manufacturing, installing, servicing and calibrating wheel alignment systems around the UK. In 2022 Supertracker changed ownership and is now under the manageme ...

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    Increase profits with a drive-thru pre-check system

    Straightset asks workshops: could drive-thru pre-check systems help you increase revenue? Pre-check syste ...

    Straightset asks workshops: could drive-thru pre-check systems help you increase revenue? Pre-check systems are becoming more desirable for garages and customers alike, as an effective way of providin ...

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    Straightset in Profile

    Straightset is an independent garage equipment company, offering the ‘full workshop solution’ – from plan ...

    Straightset is an independent garage equipment company, offering the ‘full workshop solution’ – from planning and supply, to installation and service of garage equipment and workshop tools. ...

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    Straightset Announces Partnership with Bahco

    Straightset has announced that it has partnered with Bahco, a premium quality hand tools manufacturer and ...

    Straightset has announced that it has partnered with Bahco, a premium quality hand tools manufacturer and supplier, to bring its quality range of tools the automotive market. ...

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