REDATS – How to choose tyre service and car repair tools
This September, we’ll be at Automechanika Frankfurt 2026! This extraordinary event brings together the biggest automotive companies from around the world, and that’s why we couldn’t miss it. At REDATS, we have always designed our machines to perfectly match user expectations. We listen to your feedback so that our equipment provides the best possible support …
Tyre Pressure Monitoring Systems (TPMS) are now standard equipment on new cars. This means that virtually every tyre service shop has to deal with these sensors today. In this article, you will learn what to look for when choosing the right TPMS diagnostic tool to ensure that work in your garage runs quickly and trouble-free. …
Before you buy a gearbox jack for your workshop, ask yourself one question: WHAT ARE YOU LOOKING FOR? And contrary to appearances, this isn’t a stupid question at all. Plus, the answer isn’t obvious. Because when most people look for this kind of equipment, they type phrases like this into Google or any other search …
Where can you find a ranking of the best bottle jacks? In this article, you will read a brief and quick comparison of models from REDATS 🙂 Where to buy a bottle jack? The reality is, however, that you can find bottle jacks practically everywhere. It is one of those products that you can easily …
Imagine a car service where everything works as it should. The customer drops off the car, and you already know where the needed parts are, what has to be done today, and which mechanic will take care of it. No one is tripping over boxes, no one is looking for a 10 mm spanner for …
In the morning, you work on a standard passenger car, then an SUV comes in, and later in the day – a van. That is when it quickly becomes clear that one air jack does not always suit everything. Too little lifting capacity limits you with heavier vehicles. On the other hand, if you mostly …
In theory, it seems simple: you can wipe a dirty part with a rag, spray it with a cleaner, or go over it with a brush, and it will do it somehow. But in a car service, that “somehow” quickly starts to get in the way. You take apart the suspension, and bolts, mounts, and …
The car is in the bay, the customer is waiting, and you just want to do a quick oil change. How long can it take, right? 15 minutes? You hook up the oil extractor, set everything up as usual… and nothing. Or almost nothing. The oil is coming out so slowly that you would probably …
Changing a motorcycle tyre is not the end of the job. The wheel still needs to be properly balanced, because even a small difference can show up while riding – through handlebar vibrations, wheel wobble, or faster tyre wear. In this article, you will learn, among other things, when motorcycle wheel balancing is needed, how …
Do you only think about your tyres when it is time to switch them to summer or winter ones? Keep in mind that even if the tread still looks good, the tyre itself may simply be… too old. And then it may no longer keep you safe on the road, especially in difficult conditions. In …