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What do mechanics think of our tool chests? Honest opinions straight from the car service

19 September 2025 by Tomasz Szymański

You know how it is in a car service – the 17 mm wrench is missing again and the job can’t wait. Anyone buying a tool chest is hoping for one thing: finally bringing order to the chaos. But is it really worth it? Do these tool chests actually help – or just take up …

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These 5 mistakes will ruin your air jack

20 August 2025 by Tomasz Szymański

It’s Saturday, peak season. A delivery van pulls in with a flat tire – quick job, you think. You reach for your air jack… and nothing. Silence. Just like when you ask your employees who messed it up… and no one answers. In most cases, it’s down to a few simple mistakes. Here are 5 …

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Changing oil? See how to avoid 4 common mistakes.

20 August 2025 by Tomasz Szymański

“Why should I read this? Changing oil is basic stuff.”Sure – you probably do it several times a day. But that’s exactly when small mistakes happen – quick, unintentional… and expensive. Here are 4 common issues that can sneak in even during routine oil changes. We’ve also included a few simple tips to help you …

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Case Study – Gebo tools

27 October 2025 by Tomasz Szymański

Gebo Tools SRL is a trusted partner from Romania with whom REDATS started working in 2017. Gebo Tools, headquartered in Cluj-Napoca, Romania is a prominent distributor of REDATS tools and equipment. Focused on sourcing reliable, high-quality, and affordable products for the Romanian market, Gebo Tools has built a wide-reaching customer base through phone sales and …

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Case Study – Aretacni Pripravky

27 October 2025 by Tomasz Szymański

Our Czech distributor – Aretacni Pripravky, a key partner in the Central European market, began collaborating with Redats Sp. z o.o. in 2019. Focused on distributing equipment for workshops and tire services, their team was committed to expanding in their market. First step for our closer collaboration were facing and naming the challenges we see …

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Scissor lift or two-post lift? Which one works better in your car service?

30 July 2025 by Tomasz Szymański

Are you setting up a car service and looking for a lift? Or maybe you’re planning to buy another one? Either way, sooner or later you’ll face a simple but important question: “Should I go for a scissor lift or a two-post lift?” Each of them works differently and fits different types of jobs. In …

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5 questions to ask before choosing your lift

25 July 2025 by Tomasz Szymański

Mark just bought a new lift. He had been waiting for it for a long time. Everything looked perfect – until the equipment arrived at the car service. And that’s when the problems began. The floor? Too thin to safely install the lift. You can’t even get a tool cabinet past the column, because there’s …

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Lift maintenance for REDATS two-post lifts – what to check and when?

3 July 2025 by Tomasz Szymański

A two-post lift is one of those machines that operate almost daily. Without it, neither diagnostics nor basic repairs can really move forward. And if it jams or starts leaking? That’s downtime — along with delays and losses. Not to mention frustrated customers who don’t care that “something isn’t working.” That’s why servicing your lift …

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Which impact wrench to buy in 2025?

18 June 2025 by Tomasz Szymański

Which pneumatic impact wrench for tire services? And which one for a general car service? These are questions nearly everyone faces when choosing the right tools for their business. We get asked about it a lot — so we’ve prepared this short buyer’s guide to help you pick the right pneumatic wrench for your needs. …

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Truck tyre changer – how to choose the right one?

3 December 2025 by Tomasz Szymański

It doesn’t matter whether you’re servicing wheels professionally or just need equipment for your own fleet — choosing the right truck tyre changer can give you a serious headache! We’ve looked at the most frequently asked questions and decided to put together a short guide on the topic. It’s based on REDATS machines, since that’s …

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