Tecalemit Garage Equipment signed the Armed Forces Covenant in early 2023 as part of its commitment to supporting and empowering the wider Armed Forces community as an inclusive employer. Since signing the covenant, Tecalemit has been awarded the Bronze Award in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, demonstrating its success as an Armed Forces-friendly employer. Since
Whether or not to skim brake discs is an interesting question. For some, it is seen as an old-fashioned practice, a relic of the days when mechanics would strip down parts, only replace damaged components, and they would spend time investigating faults. Today, the approach taken is replace, replace, replace. So now, when an engine
Tecalemit was recently contacted by a retired mechanical engineer called Neil with a little story and a request for help. Neil and his friend used to supplement their incomes as apprentice engineers by working as driver and mate on one of his family’s coal delivery lorries. At the time, the friends were petrolheads and read
Sutton Car Care, located in the leafy suburbs of Surrey, offers a wide range of mechanical repair services, vehicle maintenance, and replacement tyres. When the team there decided to expand their services to include MOTs, they sought help from Tecalemit. As part of our MOT consultation service, their local Sales Manager, Bernard, guided them through
Vickers 4X4 invested in a brand-new MOT Lane from Tecalemit, and owner Ian Vickers described the technology as “incredible”. The firm is very focused on Yorkshire’s substantial agricultural sector – but the company can now handle any type of work, including MOTs right down to Class 1 & 2 motorcycles. “We leapfrogged from having no
The yearly MOT test is crucial for commercial vehicles and is integral to a fleet manager’s maintenance schedule. It is a legal requirement to have a valid MOT test certificate for all fleet vehicles. Ensuring that the workshop prepares the vehicles according to MOT standards is also essential. This will help to achieve a high
Nick Robinson, who runs the Flexx Service Centre, relies on Tecalemit for equipment and great advice. Nick set the company up in the heart of Edmonton, North London. The building was not new … but Nick wanted a state-of-the-art operation with the equipment to match. Bernard Gravillis, Tecalemit’s London Area Sales Manager, was soon on
The WMP Excellence Awards celebrate police officers, staff and the public who have gone the extra mile to make the West Midlands a safer place. This year, we are proud to say that one of our field-based engineering team was presented with the ‘Special Constable of the Year’ award. Craig Hume is one of our
Since August, motorists have been able to opt for digital vehicle tax reminders rather than waiting for a paper reminder to drop through their letterbox. The change comes as part of DVLA’s new Driver and Vehicles account service launched on GOV.UK earlier this year. The new service, which allows motorists to access their driver and
The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) has revealed an MOT certificate update that should benefit many motorists. Drivers can now be advised if their vehicle is part of a recall when they take it for an MOT test. A recent DVSA update stated, “Car recalls will now appear on MOT certificates. If you have
