Product news and practical articles on vehicle lifts, MOT bays, test lanes, installation and workshop equipment from Liftmaster.
What an ATL MOT bay is, how it differs from an OPTL, the equipment involved, axle weighing and whether a new bay needs to be an ATL.
The DVSA approval process for an MOT testing station, including test classes, premises, bay requirements, equipment, connected-equipment rules and staff roles.
Read articleA 2026 breakdown of MOT bay equipment costs by class, plus installation, calibration, LOLER, DVSA slot fees and the factors that affect payback.
Read articleHow an MOT bay is laid out and installed, including class-specific dimensions, lift and pit requirements, concrete, clearances and the survey-to-install sequence.
Read articlePlan the bay in order: choose the MOT class, check the space, decide between lift and pit, select the equipment, budget the project and work through DVSA approval.
Read articleFrom 1 June 2026, zero-emission goods vehicles between 3,501kg and 4,250kg are tested as Class 7, and Class 7 stations must accept them. What changed, why, and what it means for your bay.
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