In-depth guides to choosing, specifying, installing and maintaining vehicle lifts, MOT bays, wheel service and workshop equipment.
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.
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How an MOT bay is laid out and installed, including class-specific dimensions, lift and pit requirements, concrete, clearances and the survey-to-install sequence.
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Plan 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.
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