Navigating your way through the vast amount of suppliers and available models of car lifting equipment can be confusing. After all, every two post lift is the same right? Wrong. Many 2 post car lifts are designed specifically for a certain weight category, which also means the lift set up and features are better […]
Tyres and the vehicles they are fitted on are getting smarter, there is no arguing that. Some think this means a hit in profit margins as tyres are more efficient but is this really the case or does it mean the exact opposite? Could TPMS be the answer to all your issues? For the last […]
A few years on since the introduction of TPMS (“Tyre Pressure Monitoring System”), we are finally beginning to see a more rounded knowledge on TPMS from business owners and a more comprehensive offering from manufacturers to suit. Back in 2015 when the new laws on TPMS were put in place, the industry was worried a […]
That’s it folks! Automechanika 2019 is already over! And what a show it was for the Tyre Bay Direct team. The Big UK Garage Event did not disappoint with a whole host of garage equipment and tools, brand new technology and fantastic savings on offer – there was a real buzz all around the NEC […]
As we all know, accurate balancing of wheels for class 7 vehicles can be a struggle and you’ll have a few more questions than the average customer. With such a wide variety of Wheel Balancers available throughout the industry, knowing which equipment is suitable for commercial vehicles can be a massive step into unfamiliar territory. […]

