Latest News and Information

Keep up to date with the latest industry and company news. Here at  Tecalemit Garage Equipment Ltd, we have over sixty field based engineers, so a typical week will witness a lot of activity.  As well as recent installation case studies, our news pages cover our special offers and technical bulletins.

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Valeting firm fined for putting workers at risk of electric shock

A County Durham car valeting company has been fined after failing to comply with enforcement notices and putting workers at risk of electrocution. Health and Safety Executive (HSE) inspectors visited UK Express Valeting Limited’s premises at Abraham Industrial Estate, Bishop Auckland, on 22 March 2022 after an earlier visit had resulted in enforcement action being

End of Production for Ford Fiesta

Ford Fiesta production ended after 47 years. Around 4.8m of these cars were sold in Britain, and it is still the most-registered car in the UK today. After seven generations, it is expected to be replaced by an electric crossover-type vehicle sporting a different name. But, as seen on other recent new models, the Fiesta

Nearing completion on another MoD workshop

We took a moment to check in on the status of one of our more significant projects as it approaches its final stages. Following the successful completion of the vehicle workshops at Sobraon Barracks in Lincoln last year, Tecalemit was selected to equip the new facilities at Kingsway Barracks for the Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers’

Decrease Your Suspense With A CV Play Detector

As all CV workshops know, the annual MOT test forms the basis of a vehicle’s maintenance calendar. However, in addition to the legal requirement to have a vehicle pass its MOT test, fleet operators must also consider their responsibilities for maintaining vehicles in a roadworthy condition. Outside of the daily walkaround check, operators must run

Decrease Your Suspense With A CV Play Detector

Used Oil: Waste Not, Want Not

Engine oil does not actually wear out, it simply becomes contaminated with dirt. Fortunately, it can be cleaned and refined for reuse many times over. However, properly collecting used oil is crucial in preventing environmental pollution. If used oil ends up in our water sources, it can have severe consequences for wildlife, plant life, and

Tecalemit’s most popular product for used oil recovery is the SL/9001/B gravity collection unit with pump discharge. These are sometimes otherwise known as oil Daleks.

DVSA Roadworthiness Guide Updated

Improvements have been made to the Guide to Maintaining Roadworthiness for HGV and PSV fleets in Great Britain. It includes best practice advice for transport managers and drivers on various items to keep vehicles safe. According to the DVSA, the revised guide is essential for transport managers and drivers of lorries and buses. This comprehensive

DVSA roadworthiness guide updated

Mid-year Warehouse Clearance Sale – Tyre Fitting Equipment

To make room for incoming stock, we have a selection of show demo, ‘shop soiled and surplus inventory equipment to clear. We have a number of tyre changers and wheel balancers available for immediate delivery at discounted prices. All these pieces of tyre fitting equipment come with 12 months peace of mind warranty and will

Tecalemit displays its support for an amazing community

As Pride month begins, it is crucial to recognise that individuals from the LGBTQ+ community still experience discrimination and exclusion in various aspects of life. However, we firmly believe we can make a difference by working together. Pride month represents freedom of choice for many and commemorates freedom from persecution for simply being oneself. At

Proud To Be Part Of A City That Is Going Places

For 75 years, we have known that Plymouth is a wonderful place, but now it is finally receiving the recognition it deserves. Recently, Time Out magazine named Plymouth the most underrated travel destination in the UK. And now Totaljobs has revealed that Plymouth is the top city in England to live and work in. Plymouth

75 years in the city of Plymouth

The Differences Between Inspections, Servicing, and Calibrations

Understanding the Differences Between Inspections, Servicing, and Calibrations of Workshop Equipment As a workshop owner, it is vital to understand the differences between an Inspection, a Service and a Calibration. Together, regular inspections, servicing and calibrations of your workshop equipment can help ensure your kit is meeting the necessary safety standards and is in the

Tecalemit Engineer calibrating a brake tester