Lifts, calibration dates and tools — finally tracked properly.
Independent garages: track lifts, compressors, diagnostic equipment, MOT-related kit, calibration records, safety checks and staff certificates in one place.
- Lifts, ramps & jacks
- Compressors & air tools
- Diagnostic & emissions kit
- MOT-related equipment
- Calibration & service records
- Staff certificates
Lift and lifting equipment records
Each lift, ramp and jack is its own asset with LOLER inspection dates, service history and defect logs.
Calibration reminders that don't drift
Emissions analysers, brake testers and torque tools each have their own calibration date and certificate.
Daily safety checks on a phone
Pre-use checks on lifts, jacks and air equipment from a phone, with photos for any defect.
Built for independent garages and workshops
A garage runs on a handful of high-value pieces of equipment and a long list of calibration, service and inspection dates. Miss one and you can lose a day, fail an audit or worse. Most small garages track all of it on a notice board, a spreadsheet and the principal's memory.
Who this is for
- Independent service and repair garages
- MOT testing stations (alongside DVSA systems)
- Tyre and exhaust centres
- Bodyshops and paint shops
- Specialist garages — performance, classic, EV
Common assets, checks and records
- Lifts and ramps: two-post, four-post, scissor — LOLER inspections and service.
- Jacks and stands: trolley jacks, axle stands, transmission jacks.
- Air equipment: compressors, air lines, impact tools — service intervals and PAT.
- Diagnostic kit: diagnostic tools, scopes, scan tools — calibration and subscriptions.
- MOT-related equipment: brake roller, emissions analyser, headlamp tester, decelerometer — calibration records.
- Torque tools: torque wrenches with calibration schedules.
- Fire safety: extinguishers, alarms, emergency lighting, spill kits.
- Staff certificates: MOT tester annual training where relevant, first aid, manual handling.
What usually goes wrong
- Lift LOLER inspection slips past due and the lift has to come out of use
- Emissions analyser calibration date is missed mid-month and tests are interrupted
- Torque wrench calibration is "probably fine" because nobody tracked the date
- Compressor service intervals are guessed at instead of scheduled
- Staff certificate expires in an inbox
How Ample Control helps
Each lift, analyser, torque wrench and compressor is one tidy record. Reminders cover calibration, LOLER, PAT and service intervals. Daily pre-use checks run on a phone. See maintenance reminders and document storage.
A simple weekly and monthly workflow
- Each day: lift and jack pre-use checks; defects logged with photos.
- Each week: compressor and air line check, fire alarm test log, faults review.
- Each month: fire extinguisher visual, emissions analyser check, first aid kit.
- Each quarter: torque wrench check, lift service due review.
- Each year: LOLER inspections, full calibration round, insurance renewals.
Example records to track
- Two-post lift #1 — daily pre-use, service annual, LOLER 6-monthly
- Emissions analyser — calibration annual, certificate attached
- Torque wrench #3 — calibration annual, last cert May
- Compressor — service annual, condensate drain weekly
- Fire extinguisher (bay 2) — monthly visual, annual service
- Public liability — renews July, 60-day reminder
Where QR codes help
QR tags on lifts, ramps, key tools and the compressor let technicians scan and log a pre-use check or fault from a phone. See QR codes.
Where document storage helps
Calibration certificates, LOLER reports, service records and staff qualifications live against the right asset or person, with expiry dates and reminders. See document storage.
Where team roles help
Principal sees everything. Workshop manager runs day-to-day. Technicians see their checks. External calibration engineers can be given one-off restricted access for a single report. See team roles.
Related industries and use cases
See the maintenance cost savings calculator or jump to pricing.
Frequently asked questions
Quick answers about how this works in Ample Control.
Does Ample Control help with MOT station compliance?+
We help you store records and remind you about calibration and service dates for relevant equipment. We don't replace the DVSA MOT testing system or guarantee MOT station compliance — that stays with the station and the AE.
Can each ramp or lift be tracked separately?+
Yes. Each lift, ramp, jack and lifting accessory is its own asset with its own LOLER inspection date and service history.
Where do calibration records live?+
Against the specific piece of equipment (e.g. emissions analyser, brake roller) with the calibration date, certificate and next due reminder.
Can technicians log faults without admin access?+
Yes. Technician role gives them their pre-use checks and the ability to log faults with photos.
Does this replace job management or invoicing software?+
No. Ample Control is the operational layer for equipment, calibration, safety checks and certificates — not job sheets or invoicing.
Ready to take control?
Start free — no card required. Set up your first assets and reminders in minutes.