Why upgrading your testing equipment could be more eco-friendly than you think

Most workshops looking at upgrades are only thinking about one thing:

The costs and investments that affect their bottom line.

But there’s a whole other side to the benefits of new equipment — from the energy you save to the positive effects on your reputation as a brand.

Here’s how the latest testing equipment can help you hit your environmental goals:

 

You’ll use less energy

We’ve come a long way with the tech behind modern testing equipment — and a long way as an industry towards a focus on greener practices.

That means every piece of new kit that comes from a respectable manufacturer is being designed with the environment in mind:

They’re leaner and more efficient. They’re built to minimise waste — and to perform at their best with the smallest amount of energy use.

And when those improvements in efficiency add up across your workshop?

You could see a dramatic reduction in the energy you use (and the bills you pay!).

Your results are digital, your records are kept digitally — and they can even be reported directly to the DVSA from the connected equipment you use.

That means less paper, less waste — and a lower environmental impact for your business and your testing.

 

You’ll use less fuel

For vehicle-based businesses with fleets out on the road, this could be one of the biggest positive changes to your environmental impact.

With the best testing equipment, you’re getting the most accurate results and data about your vehicles. You’ll be able to keep your vehicles in the best condition (and get the earliest warnings about potential issues), so you can make sure your vehicles are as efficient as they can be.

It’s an obvious benefit when we’re talking about emissions testing and smoker meters — where the accuracy of the results has a direct effect on your fuel economy.

But nearly every piece of testing equipment has an effect on the fuel you use:

The right wheel balancer can reduce the wear on your tyres and the drift on your vehicles — making journeys more efficient and reducing your fuel consumption.

A modern brake tester can keep your brakes in top condition — reducing energy lost to friction and the extra fuel used in harsh braking.

And the result?

Your well-tested and well-maintained vehicles will be travelling longer and squeezing more life out of their fuel.

That’s good news for the environment — and even better for your bottom line.

 

You’ll have less waste

If your testing equipment’s seen better days, it’s likely you’ll end up with inaccurate results.

With inaccurate results comes unnecessary repairs — using materials and energy to over-maintain your fleet and change parts and components that still have plenty of life.

It’s a serious money-sink — and a serious chunk of your environmental impact.

But with an upgraded set of modern testing equipment, you won’t have that problem. In fact, you’ll gain a new advantage:

More accurate testing can help you spot problems early. You’ll have a head-start on fixing smaller issues before they grow into serious problems — helping you to avoid larger repairs that use more materials and energy later.

That means modern testing equipment won’t just help you avoid waste: it directly and actively helps to reduce waste in the future.

On top of that, your older testing equipment needs its own maintenance and repairs — using materials and energy that a newer model wouldn’t need as often.

So if you find yourself repairing your old testing equipment every 6 months?

An upgrade could mean less waste in the long run.

 

You’ll cut down on paper

Reducing waste isn’t just about energy — or longer-lasting parts.

The best modern testing equipment involves digital results and connected equipment, helping you cut down on the amount of unnecessary paperwork your workshop produces.

So what does that mean in practice?

With a modern piece of equipment — like our Heavy Duty Wheel Alignment System — the results of your test are sent wirelessly to the onboard computer that’s included in the equipment.

 

Thinking about an upgrade?

If you’ve got testing equipment that’s older than some of your staff, you might be surprised at how far the tech has come.

Not just in terms of performance and accuracy — but its energy efficiency and the ways it can help your business become more green.

So if you’re looking for your next bit of kit, you can take a look at our full range of testing equipment in our online shop — or chat to one of our workshop experts to see exactly what you need.