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Brake Testing Equipment
Equipment to test bus brakes.
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Spare Parts
<span style="font-weight: 400">This section features suppliers who provide spare parts for buses – these can range from major components such as chassis parts and engines to minor components such as mirrors, seats and windows. </span>
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Testing Equipment
<span style="font-weight: 400">A list of suppliers who manufacture testing equipment for the bus sector. These solutions cover all those used in depots to assist with maintenance, such as tools and sensors for diagnostic testing. Buses need to be tested for safety, structural integrity and durability, reliability, performance such as braking performance, maintainability, noise, fuel economy and emissions. </span>
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Vehicle Inspection Equipment
Inspection equipment needed to maintain and service buses.
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Vehicle Lifting Equipment
Lifting equipment for buses for maintenance and servicing purposes.
Maintenance Equipment News
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S&B Automotive Academy Invests in Totalkare Column Lifts
S&B Automotive Academy has acquired cable-free mobile column lifts from Totalkare, to modernise its automotive training.
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How Does an In-Ground Vehicle Lift Work?
Totalkare Ltd explains everything that you need to know about how an in-ground vehicle lift works.
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How Does Wheel Alignment Work?
Totalkare tells you what you need to know about wheel alignment — how it works, what you’re looking for and much more.
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The Beginner’s Guide to Load Simulation Brake Testing
Totalkare covers what you need to know about modern brake testing systems and the options for adding load simulation.
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Royal Motorways Upgrades Workshop with Totalkare Brake Tester
Royal Motorways has enhanced its maintenance and testing capabilities with the integration of a Totalkare in-ground brake tester.
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UK: Go-Ahead to Digitalise Bus Maintenance Operations
Go-Ahead is leveraging the Tranzaura app to digitally transform maintenance operations for its bus fleets.
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C & G Coaches Aquires Totalkare Mobile Lifting Equipment
C & G Coaches are set to benefit from a completely mobile workshop including a refurbished set of Totalkare S6CF wireless mobile column lift…
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Totalkare to Demo Heavy Duty Wheel Alignment at CV Show 2024
Totalkare is pleased to announce its return to the CV Show in Birmingham in April 2024.
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Uno Bus Takes Pre-MOT Lane Equipment From Totalkare
Uno Bus has acquired a range of pre-MOT testing equipment for its Hatfield depot from workshop experts Totalkare.
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Jacks and Jacking Beams: What Are Your Options?
Totalkare looks at the alternatives and accessories to its full-scale lifts — and all the scenarios where you might need something different…
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The Workshop Equipment That Prevents Road Accidents
Totalkare supports companies in maintaining their fleets with its workshop equipment, leading to improvements in depot and road safety.
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Vehicle Diagnostic Equipment: Your FAQs Answered
Totalkare reveals what you need to know about vehicle diagnostic equipment — with the questions it gets asked the most.
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Czech Republic: Škoda Group to Provide Full Servicing for Teplice Buses
Škoda Group has won a contract to provide full-service maintenance work for a local bus fleet in the city of Teplice.
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Totalkare Equips Grange Travel With Workshop Equipment
Full-service transport provider Grange Travel has recently opened its new workshop with equipment from industry experts Totalkare.
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Totalkare Announces Partnership with Hunter for Wheel Alignment
Totalkare has announced a partnership with Hunter Engineering Company, a manufacturer of wheel alignment and balancing technology.
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The Workshop Equipment You Might Have Missed
Totalkare Ltd presents a huge range of lesser-known items that are essential for any workshop that takes itself seriously.
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Business Alliance between Two Market Leaders!
CBM and RETROFLEET have signed a major commercial partnership to develop the coach retrofit offer in France and in Europe.
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Why Workshops Need To Get Serious About Vehicle Cleaning
Totalkare Ltd stresses the importance of keeping your fleet clean and having the right equipment to clean your vehicles efficiently.
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The 5 Safety Features That Every Vehicle Inspection Pit Needs
Totalkare tells you what you need to know about today’s vehicle pits and the modern safety features that make them more attractive than ever…
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How Does Wheel Alignment Work?
Totalkare shares its wisdom on wheel alignment - how it works, what you're looking for, and how the right equipment can help you save money.
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European Coach Tours Are Back Post-Pandemic
Totalkare believes that if you’re a tour operator planning trips into Europe, you need to be sure your vehicles are ready.
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Installing a Wash Bay? Here Are Your Options
There’s a limit to your efficiency if you’re washing buses by hand, which is why Totalkare recommends its wash bay workshop equipment.
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5 Workshop Industry Terms You Really Need to Know
Totalkare has put together some of the most common vehicle workshop terms you’re likely to encounter — as well as what they really mean.
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What Do You Need for a Class 7 MOT Bay?
With red tape and government regulations abound, Totalkare gives you a rundown on the 7 bits of kit that every Class 7 MOT bay needs.
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Mobile Column Lifts: How They Work and Their Safety Features
To help you make the best decision for your workshop, Totalkare Ltd has the full lowdown on its Mobile Column Lifts.
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Choosing a Vehicle Lift? Here Are the Details You Might Not Notice
Totalkare compares two vehicle lifts that seem similar on the surface but have their own distinct differences to think about.
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How Manual Handling Tools Look after Your Workforce
In the interest of safety and efficiency, Totalkare Ltd believes that every workshop needs its own dedicated manual handling tools.
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How the Right Air Management Gives Your Workshop a Boost
Totalkare believes that air is an essential utility just like water & electricity, working its way into almost every job & service carried o…
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In-Ground Lifts: Are They Worth the Investment?
Totalkare discusses why an In-Ground lift could be one of the best financial decisions you make for your workshop.
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Thinking of a Heavy Duty Four Post Lift?
Totalkare Ltd takes a deep dive into one of its most widely used vehicle lifts: the Heavy Duty Four Post, telling you what you need to know.
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How Does a Brake Tester Work?
Totalkare Ltd believes that whilst brake testing may be serious business; it doesn’t have to be expensive.
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The Best Equipment for Mixed Fleets
Totalkare discusses workshop equipment that works perfectly for every fleet — whether it’s all heavy, all light, or a mixed fleet.
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Pfaff Verkehrstechnik Supplies Roof Working Platforms to DVG
Pfaff Verkehrstechnik recently supplied height-adjustable roof working platforms to DVG to maintain and repair its bus fleet.
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Lifting Vehicles? Here Are the Regulations You Need to Know
If you’re starting a workshop and you’re looking to lift vehicles, you need to know your legal obligations.
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Orbit Coaches Returns to Totalkare for Testing Equipment
Orbit Coaches has upgraded its workshop with an in-ground brake tester and smoke meter from workshop equipment experts, Totalkare Ltd.
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Choose the Right Equipment for Your New Vehicle Workshop
Totalkare discusses the essentials that every new workshop needs & the questions you need to ask to make the best choices for your business.
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The Right Mobile Column Lift for Your Vehicle Workshop
Totalkare shares everything you need to know about the different models of its mobile column lifts, and how to find the right fit for you.
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Why You Should Consider Customising Your Workshop Equipment
Totalkare Ltd discusses the benefits of customising your workshop equipment to get the most out of your investment.
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Linburg Coach Travel Invests in Totalkare Wheel Alignment System
Linburg Coach Travel has improved its in-house testing facilities by purchasing an Electronic Wheel Alignment system from Totalkare.
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Wheel Balancing and Wheel Alignment: What’s the Difference?
Totalkare discusses the differences between wheel balancing and wheel alignment, giving insight into which type of equipment workshops need.
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The Stertil Group Announces the Take-over of Beissbarth® GmbH
The Stertil Group has taken over the business activities of Beissbarth Automotive Testing Solutions GmbH.
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Totalkare: The Essential Equipment You Need for Winter
Totalkare provides the equipment needed for driving in the poor road conditions, challenging weather, and decreased visibility of winter.
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Wash Bay Vehicle Lifts: Mobile Column or Y-mech?
Totalkare takes a deep dive into two of its most popular vehicle lifts for wash bay use; its Mobile Column Lifts & Y-Mech Lifts.
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5 Common Myths About Mobile Column Lifts
Totalkare discusses five of the most common myths about its mobile column lifts — and why they’re just not true.
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National Express Opens New Bus Garage in Birmingham
National Express West Midlands has commenced operations at its new bus and maintenance garage in Perry Barr, Birmingham.
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Elgar Coaches Upgrades Workshop with Totalkare Mobile Lifts
Elgar Coaches has improved its workshop facilities with the purchase of mobile column lifts from experts in workshop equipment, Totalkare.
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An Introduction to Induction Heating
Totalkare tells you everything you need to know about induction heating, and how it can make your workshop a safer place.
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Which Heavy-Duty Fixed Lift Is Right for Your Workshop?
Totalkare puts its heavy-duty fixed lifts against each other to give you a comparison on what each one can do, and where they work best.
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Ohio State to Develop Bus Technology Testing Centre
Ohio State University will establish and operate a new testing centre for zero and and low-exhaust-emission public transport buses.
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Advanced Brake Testing: What Equipment Do You Need?
Totalkare provides a quick rundown of what you’ll find on the best brake testers and how these features can boost productivity.
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The Small Equipment You Need to Save Big Money
Totalkare walks you through some of the smallest workshop equipment that can save you the most money on a minuscule budget.
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Handheld's New Ultra-Rugged 10-Inch Windows Tablet with 5G
Handheld's all-new Algiz 10XR is an ultra-rugged tablet that combines durability with robust field performance, 5G and future-proof features…
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Totalkare Achieves ‘Very Good’ Status from Best Companies
Totalkare has been graded as ‘Very Good’ to work for by Best Companies, formerly known as the Sunday Times Top 100 Businesses.
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Stratio Announces Presence at FIAA 2022
Stratio will showcase its leading predictive fleet maintenance platform at the 2022 FIAA International Fair of Bus and Coaches in Madrid.
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Totalkare Returns to Euro Bus Expo with Latest Equipment
Totalkare will showcase its expert workshop equipment and services at Euro Bus Expo at the NEC, Birmingham on 1–3 November.
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The New Nautiz X81: An Ultra-Rugged 5G Android 12 Handheld
Handheld Group announces the release of its all-new Nautiz X81; an ultra-rugged Android handheld with a familiar feel.
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Does Your Workshop Equipment Have the Right Safety Features?
Totalkare outlines three of the most common workshop hazards, and how choosing the right equipment can help to reduce those risks.
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Why Every Vehicle Lift Needs Frequent Servicing
Totalkare explores the benefits of a long-term plan to keep your lifting equipment in top condition and get the most from your investment.
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Wheel Alignment: 3 Statistics Your Business Needs to Know
How does poor wheel alignment affect the vehicle, the driver and your finances? Totalkare breaks down the numbers.
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What’s the Right Way to Use a Vehicle Support Stand?
If you’re running a workshop that exclusively uses Mobile Column Lifts, you’ll need a way of gaining access to your vehicle’s wheels.
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In-Ground or Mobile Brake Tester: Which Is Right for You?
Totalkare Ltd compares and contrasts its In-Ground Brake Tester and Mobile Brake Tester to determine which is the best for your workshop.
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G & C A Lombardo Mobile Workshop Equipment from Totalkare
G & C A Lombardo upgraded its legacy model Totalkare column lifts to a brand new set of T8DC cable-free mobile column lifts.
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Can an In-Ground Lift Boost Your Workshop’s Productivity?
When vehicle variety and floor space are a concern, an in-ground lift can be the most flexible and efficient option for your workshop.
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How Buying Your Own Testing Equipment Can Save You Money
Buying your own testing equipment isn’t a modest investment. But in the long run, it could be one of the best financial decisions you make.
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Does Your Workshop Really Need a Full-Size Pit?
Totalkare adds a new dimension to the pits vs lifts debate by pitting full-size inspection pits against their compact counterparts.
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How the Right Workshop Furniture Can Make Your Teams More Productive
If you're looking to cut down on wasted time in your workshop (and avoid potential safety risks), check out Totalkare's workshop furniture.
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Pelican Engineering Adds Totalkare Products to Their Workshop
By lifting from the chassis, the two-post lift provides access to the underside of the vehicle as well as the wheel and associated areas.
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How Online Mobile Column Lift Training Can Save Time & Money
Leading the way in workshop safety, Totalkare has created the gold standard in mobile column lift training.
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What Do You Need to Set up an ATF Lane?
Totalkare explains everything you need to know before setting up an ATF Lane (Authorised Testing Facility) for heavy duty vehicles.
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Totalkare Launches New All-In-One Vehicle Test Solution at CV Show 2022
Totalkare is pleased to introduce a unique, all-in-one vehicle test solution for fleet operators and repair specialists alike.
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COMECA Indonesia’s New Plant Inauguration
COMECA Indonesia celebrated the inauguration of a new plant in Jakarta in a combined event with its 14th birthday!
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COMECA GROUP – Designing for Safety
To avoid internal arcing in your electrical equipment, COMECA GROUP recommends reviewing your electrical installations regularly.
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Torque Tools: 7 Safety Tips You Absolutely Need to Know
To help you keep your teams and your tools safe, Totalkare Ltd put together some simple safety tips for working with torque tools.
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Totalkare Podcast: Why a Headlamp Tester Could Prevent MOT Failure
The number-one reason for a vehicle failing its MOT is because of the headlamps. Find out how a headlamp tester could help you pass.
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7 Practical Torque Tool Tips for Better Accuracy
Totalkare has put together the most common torque tool tips to follow and mistakes to avoid – for the best possible accuracy.
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Why Your Fleet’s AC Should Never Be Ignored
If you’re looking to reduce costs and get the longest life out of your AC system, it pays to understand the finer details of how things work…
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Adjustable Access Platforms for Bus Roof and Window Maintenance
Pfaff Verkehrstechnik has reached international success with their height-adjustable access platforms for bus roof and window maintenance.
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Totalkare Podcast: How to Make Inspection Pits Safe for Your Workers
In this podcast from Totalkare, you'll learn about inspection pit misconceptions and how to make your inspection pits safe.
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Podcast Discussion – Mobile Column Lifts, Fixed Lifts, or Pits?
In Totalkare's latest podcast they compare the most popular lift solutions: Mobile Column Lifts, Fixed Lifts, and Vehicle Inspection Pits.
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Torque Tools: How to Choose the Right Tool for the Right Job
When it comes to torque jobs, there’s a huge range of different tasks in any workshop and a huge range of toque tools to choose from.
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Official Opening Expansion of Global HQ Stertil B.V.
On 3 March the official opening of the expansion of the Stertil B.V. facility in Kootstertille was performed by the Commissioner to the King…
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Emissions Analysis: What Will the Road Industry Look Like in 20 Years?
Manufacturers are more eco-aware than ever, but road transport is still responsible for around 20% of the UK greenhouse gas emissions.
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Emissions Standards: Have the Regulations Changed Anything?
The Euro 1 Standard was the first in a series of emissions standards for vehicles out on the roads, but has this made a difference?
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The Stertil Group Announces the Acquisition of Nussbaum®
The Stertil Group, located in the Netherlands, proudly announces the acquisition as from 16th February 2022 of Nussbaum Custom Lifts GmbH.
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Emissions Analysis: Here’s What Workshops Need to Know
Totalkare Ltd explains how to cut costs whilst effectively testing the emissions of petrol and diesel vehicles.
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Pfaff Verkehrstechnik Supply Adjustable Roof Working Platforms for Buses
Pfaff Verkehrstechnik is expanding its product portfolio to include adjustable roof working platforms for buses to help with maintenance.
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Bluebird Coaches Upgrades Column Lifts with Totalkare
Bluebird Coaches upgrades its vehicle lifting equipment with a brand-new set of flexible mobile column lifts from Totalkare.
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C & G Coach Services Takes Totalkare Mobile Brake Tester
C & G Coach Services has increased its in-house maintenance capabilities by investing in mobile brake testing equipment from Totalkare.
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Should I Buy a 2-Post or 4-Post Lift?
Totalkare help you make the right decision when choosing between a 2-Post or a 4-Post lift by detailing their similarities and differences.
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Daimler Buses to Expand Portfolio of Services in the Field of 3D Printing
The Center of Competence 3D-Printing at Daimler Buses is expanding its portfolio and is now also offering additive manufacturing services to…
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In-Ground or Mobile? Choosing the Right Brake Tester
Totalkare ensures you make the right decision when choosing your brake tester by detailing their uses and benefits.
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Which Works Best – Mobile Column Lifts, Fixed Lifts, or Pits?
Totalkare have put together a comparison of their three most popular solutions: Mobile Column Lifts, Fixed Lifts, Vehicle Inspection Pits.
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North America's Largest EV School Bus Fleet Selects Stertil-Koni
The SKYLIFT is being used to help Twin Rivers Unified School District which is home to the largest fleet of EV school buses in North America…
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Stertil Group’s Next Phase of Growth Investment
Stertil Group's multi-million growth investment programme is underway and scheduled to be completed by the beginning of 2022.
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Lifting Electric and Hydrogen Commercial Vehicles
Electric and hydrogen-powered vehicle adoption in the transport industry is growing. Steril-Koni explain how to ensure your workshop is read…
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Mobile Column Lifts for Mercedes Dealer
Parking Solutions, Stertil-Koni's exclusive distributor in Peru, recently delivered a set of six Mobile Column Lifts ST 1085, to Divemotor.
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Platform Vehicle Lift for Public Transport Operator in Singapore
The Stertil-Koni SKYLIFT platform lift is popular with the bus repair and maintenance companies in Asia, particularly Japan and Singapore
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Depot Equipped with In-Ground Vehicle Lifts in Netherlands
Stertil-Koni provide the In-Ground vehicle lift named Ecolift for Qbuzz's new workshop facility for the repair and servicing of vehicles.
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The Risks of Under-Chassis Washing with Regular Column Lifts
Totalkare tell you what you need to know about using mobile column lifts when carrying out wet work such as under-chassis washing.
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A1 Coaches Invests in Wash Bay Column Lifts
A1 Coaches have added an outdoor vehicle lifting facility to its workshop by investing in washbay column lifts from Totalkare.
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How to Make Your Inspection Pits Safe for Your Workers
Totalkare explain how to ensure inspection pits are safe, detailing the industry's progression with safety measures and technology.
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Wash Bay Lift for Public Transport Company in Malaysia
Stertil-Koni supplied and installed four SKYLIFT Wash bay platform lifts for Rapid KL in Kuala Lumpur Malaysia for their new depot.
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School Bus Inspection, Repair and Service Facility in the USA
J&J Miles, a commercial truck and school bus inspection facility explain how to run a successful operation after nine decades in business.
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Yutong Establishes Largest European Spare Parts Warehouse in France
The spare parts warehouse in France is not only the first by Yutong in Europe, but also the largest by a Chinese bus brand in Europe.
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Alstom Has Chosen CBM for the Maintenance of It's All-Electric Bus
Alstom has expressed its confidence in CBM by signing an exclusive partnership agreement in December 2019 for it's first all-electric bus.