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If your premises has a low roofline and you are considering adding an MOT bay, a GETECH Inspection Pit Package could be the ideal solution—and may even unlock an additional revenue stream for your business.
A modern pit-based MOT installation offers several practical advantages over a lift-based system. Because it is integrated into the floor, it is not restricted by lift platform length, allowing the design to be tailored to the available building space. This can also open up opportunities to service larger and more profitable vehicle types, such as motorhomes, which may not be suitable for traditional lift-based bays.
Key advantages of an inspection pit system
We provide a complete, turnkey solution—not just equipment. This includes:
We supply modern, accurate, and reliable testing equipment suitable for both assisted testing and efficient one-person operation, depending on your workflow requirements.
Built for reliability and long-term value
All GETECH equipment is manufactured in Europe, with final assembly in the Netherlands and Spain under strict quality control standards.
This allows us to deliver both competitive pricing and long-term durability. Every GETECH system comes with a 5-year extended parts warranty as standard, offering added confidence and reduced lifetime cost of ownership.
"A GETECH complete pit based mot bay package consists of high quality equipment with an extended 5 year warranty and manufacturer level after-sales support provided by our own service department.
We can also supply and install fabricated inspection pits to sites which require them"

In addition to our standard package of equipment and at additional cost, we can also supply fabricated inspection pits with pre-wired lighting and air lines ready for simple installation into your garage premises.
You may require a fabricated pit in areas where water level issues are known or suspected, but can also opt for this solution for the aesthetics and pleasure of a clean, modern working environment.
Please call 0844 800 9785 for more information
As you can see, we support you from the start of your project , through the realisation phase and to the end of the first year - all within your package!
A short video from 2013 showing the main items in your MOT test bay

1: Do you offer finance packages?
In a word "YES"
We work with a broker with established lines to high quality funders prepared to offer funding to businesses; even new starts, within the repair sector.
Just call and ask for a quote on this package and we will include accurate indicative figures which can be firmed up when you are ready to proceed.
2: How long does a project take?
This is the $1m question as it really can depend on your physical location in the Country, the premises itself and how your local Council consider an MOT testing bay within planning terms.
The best answer to give is to state that if the correct permissions are all in place at the outset, your payment is prompt as are your site preparation works and tester / manager training ; then a project can be undertaken in 6-8 weeks.
If complications are experienced with, for example your Council, then is is entirely possible that an additional 8 weeks may be taken up in preparation work to gain the evidence necessary to make the formal application to DVSA.
3: Do GETECH supply equipment for self-assembly?
In a word no. Although your "competency" is the only measurement by which you might be permitted to install your own equipment we strongly believe that in a safety critical environment it is essential that the equipment is installed by an independent body who have experience of installing; not only the equipment concerned, but also the relevant safety regulations controlling a safe installation. You might argue that you are competant to do the work yourself, but to be truly competant you must have 'the training, skills, experience and knowledge' to safely achieve the installation.
http://www.hse.gov.uk/competence/what-is-competence.htm
http://www.hse.gov.uk/involvement/competentperson.htm
4: I want to calibrate my own MoT equipment. Can I do this?
DVSA now do not permit private operators to calibrate their own equipment.
5: I want an MoT bay but I don't want to commit to you, or anyone else until I am ready.
Not a problem whatsoever. We can provide whatever level of support you require - free telephone advice is always available, we can assist in the production of drawings to support an MoT bay application you might be making yourself through to applying for local authority planning permission to meet VOSA requirements - please call us for more information and pricing.
6: I have my own source of lease funding, is this a problem?
Not at all, how you pay the bill is your business and not ours. We can invoice whichever funder you are placed with.
Stage one of getting an MOT premises approved is the VT01 application...
After all, why would you commit to a building lease and the equipment and training costs until you're 100% certain of getting the DVSA to approve you?

Part of the VT01 application to get an MOT test station, requires planning permission or an exemption from your local council or a solicitor.
Our expertise may allow you to avoid the costs of such planning applications

Modern testing equipment captures lots of information about a vehicle in real time, but until recently, the results had to then be manually entered.
Connecting equipment directly to the MOT system reduces errors and save time.

We supply various complete bay packages to suit motorcycle testing as well as Class 4 or Class 4 & 7 test bays for both lift and pit installations.
See our range of standard packages by clicking below!

We not only supply complete bay packages but also individual items of equipment as well; nationwide.
You can read more on our own brand products; a rage that includes headlight testers, brake testers and hydraulic play detection equipment by clicking the link below.
PO Box 203, Leeds, LS27 1BN
0844 800 9785 sales@getech.org.uk info@getech.org.uk service@getech.org.uk
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