GK MoT & Tachograph Centre Ltd

10/07/2026

***ATTENTION***

We are currently experiencing an issue with our email system. We apologise for any delay in responding to any emails.

26/06/2026

Due to the ongoing extreme temperature and humidity we will be closing today at 1pm. Again we have not taken this decision lightly however it is in the best interests for staff and customers.

25/06/2026

Due to the extreme heat we are experiencing (47oC in the workshop today) we have taken the hard decision to close as of 3pm today. We will be open at 0800 tomorrow morning as usual. Please remember to stay safe and hydrated.

01/06/2026

Well someone deserves a medal. Nicki has been with us for a full 10 yes 10 years today. Well done for putting up with us. You really have made our business run smoother. Thanks for the last 10 and here’s to many more. Nicki Puttock

29/05/2026

Very important Notice
From 1st JULY 2026, light goods vehicles (LGV) over 2.5 tonnes that are used for INTERNATIONAL journeys between the UK and EU for hire and reward must have a smart tachograph 2 fitted.
If you’re being paid to drive a LGV over 2.5 tonnes between the EU and UK on and after this date, it will need to have a tachograph fitted and you will need to comply with the assimilated drivers’ hours rules to remain compliant.
Does this apply to your vehicle?
A vehicle, or vehicle and trailer combination, doesn’t need a smart tachograph 2 fitted if: it’s being used on an international journey for the driver or operator’s own account and driving does not constitute the driver’s main activity, or it weighs over 2.5 tonnes and less than 3.5 tonnes and is operating only within the UK
Simple version:
🚚 New Rule (from 1 July 2026)
▪️LGVs (vans) over 2.5 tonnes on UK–EU journeys
▪️Used for hire & reward (paid work)
▪️Must have a Smart Tachograph 2
▪️Drivers must follow drivers’ hours rules
🚛 Vehicles affected
▪️Vans 2.5 to 3.5 tonnes
▪️Doing international UK ↔ EU trips
▪️Carrying horses for customers (not your own)
❌ Exemptions
▪️UK-only driving
▪️Carrying your own horses (own account)

▪️Driving is not your main job
⚙️ What to do if you need to have one fitted.
▪️Call or email us to discuss your options
▪️Book a Smart Tachograph 2 installation
▪️Allow 4–6 weeks lead time
⚠️ Why it matters
▪️Part of UK–EU regulations (TCA & EU Mobility Package)
▪️Non-compliance = fines / travel disruption

28/05/2026

28/05/2026

And they say the youth of today aren’t interested in getting their hands dirty and learning a trade. Here we can see Stephen showing our apprentice Harrison and our two work experience placements Tyler and Brandon how to replace handbrake shoes, brake discs and brake pads on this 2023 Mercedes Vito after a rag managed to wrap its self around the prop causing the pinion seal to fail and in turn spraying the whole rear axle and near side brakes with gear oil.

From a business perspective there is nothing that we like more than to see a 23 year old showing the three 18 year olds how we do the job correctly.

Well done Stephen, great to see you passing on your passion.

Castrol Mercedes-Benz The Race Group

20/05/2026

Good afternoon everyone. We are currently looking for people to show their appreciation for the work we do. If any of you have a spare minute (and wish to give us a chance to be recognised) then please fill the form in on this link.

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Castrol The Race Group

Real-time engagement for unmissable classes, presentations and meetings.

08/05/2026

Well today is finally the day where we have experienced this for the first time.

Customer states “I have a knocking noise coming from the passenger front of my car, it can’t be the lower arm as I had some fitted 3 weeks ago. They were fitted by a mobile mechanic but I got them off eBay.”

Mechanic states “ok we will have a look and let you know.”

Fast forward 20 minutes and we have found the issue. Turns out a company on eBay that is supplying lower suspension arms for £20 is giving them with the added bonus of a Bluetooth rear bush. New arm ordered from our local parts supplier at a cost of £40 and the knocking noise has gone.

Moral of the story?? Buy cheap(ish) buy atleast twice.