HGV Test Lanes

 What is an ATF Lane

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An Authorised Testing Facility (ATF) is a defined site where Heavy Goods Vehicle testing and Public Service Vehicle testing can be carried out in your own Approved Premises.
The concept is very similar to a standard MOT Testing Station but in the case of an ATF Lane all testing is carried out by VOSA (Vehicle Operator Services Agency) staff using your approved equipment. ATF premises are not owned by VOSA but are authorised by them allowing you to offer HGV and PSV testing.

 What will I need to Invest.

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So you are are thinking about becoming an Authorised Testing Facility (ATF).
The first decision is whether to test just your own vehicles, or open your doors to other hauliers.

Based on VOSAs own calculations of setting up a single test lane at an existing site, an aspiring ATF party is looking at an up front investment of 93,000 pounds plus (Assuming you have no equipment) and then annual operating costs of around 50,000 pounds.
Therefore, offering third party testing may be commercially necessary.

The ATF party can choose the level of third party testing it will offer

Category A. All vehicles and trailers
Category B. All goods vehicles and trailers
Category C. All public service vehicles
Category D. Single deck public service vehicles
Category E. All trailers
Category F. All rigids, including articulated motive units
Category G. Restricted vehicles
Restrictions can be based upon length, height, width and or a maximum authorised mass.

Becoming an ATF can involve a lot of investment on your part. You should think very carefully about the financial implication of becoming an ATF before you apply.

 What are the benefits to me.

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In most cases the benefits are similar

Overall cost of testing is reduced, taking into account downtime, staff & travel costs.
Testing standards are upheld.
Increased flexibility of testing times.
Improved location of testing facilities.
Environmental impact is minimised.
New opportunities for income are created with the introduction of third party testing.

 What can MULTITUNE do to help.

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Multitune have been established since 1984 and have witnessed a lot of change in MOT Testing and HGV Testing over the years.

We import and install equipments from all over Europe.
We manufacture our own Steel Inspection Pits
We oversee all our installations from start to finish.

We offer.
Initial site survey, discussion and recommendations.
Full ATF Lane Design & Planning.
Steel Inspection Pit design, manufacture & installation.
Recommended builder or Electrician.
Equipment to VOSA Standards.
Project management from beginning to end.

Still not Sure
Pick up the phone, ring 01603 781999 ask for Carl Brighty & have an informal chat.

Want to read the ATF Contract, just click on view detailed catalogue.

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