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For garages offering MOT testing, a compliant MOT bay is the foundation of a successful operation. It upholds the high standards expected by the DVSA.

An article on MOT Bays Equipment for a Successful Garage by JHM Butt Co.

Learn more about the requirements of setting up your own MOT bay and the equipment needed.

If you’re just setting up your professional business or looking to enter the world of MOT testing- one thing is for sure, you’re going to need access under the vehicles you’re working on. For this you’ll

need some specialist garage MOT equipment.

To do this properly, you’ve really got two options: an inspection pit, sunk into the ground, or an above vehicle lift.