Our maintenance and repair garage features top of the range equipment and tools to provide a professional and realistic impression of what it would be like to work as an automotive maintenance and repair technician for one of the industry's top employers. 

SUN equipment provided by industry leading specialists SNAP ON consists of. 

  • Electrical/hydraulic two post vehicle lifts.
  • Electrical/Hydraulic scissor lifts. 
  • Industry standard four post MOT lift which supports one-man testing. 
  • Petrol and diesel emission testing and diagnostic equipment. 
  • Four-wheel infrared steering alignment/geometry equipment. 
  • Snap-OVersus Pro diagnostic machine.
  • Snap-On Solus Edge diagnostic machine.
  • 10 tonne hydraulic press and hydraulic spring compressor. 
  • Full range of portable vehicle lifting and supporting equipment. 
  • Wide range of high-quality general tooling. 

Our maintenance and repair garage facility is designed to closely replicate the working environment of a leading industry automotive maintenance and repairer. 

The garage allows students to gain confidence to become competent working with, and using, the tools and equipment that would commonly be found in typical automotive maintenance and repair stations. 

  • Vehicle servicing 
  • Suspension overhaul 
  • Brake service, stripping and rebuilding 
  • Engine builds 
  • Tyre removal and repair
  • Electrical and electronic fault diagnosis 

"It looks and feels looks like a real working garage and the experience I have gained has helped me a lot to feel comfortable and confident when I gained employment." 

James Bonallie, Level 3 Automotive Maintenance and Repair. 

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Most people who work in the automotive industry have a real passion for cars and bikes. There are lots of exciting changes happening in the industry with new technological advancements. You could work for an independent garage, transport and construction company,or car dealership.

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