News and FAQ’s

New Manufacturer Logos and What They Mean

You may have noticed that over the past few years, cars are becoming more futuristic and the manufacturers are almost becoming unrecognizable. Shifts in technological advancements and the pressure of becoming more modernised have led many leading car manufacturers to...

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What Does PS Stand For In Cars?

Even if you are not an expert in automotive, "horsepower" is a term that every rookie is familiar with. You will find that a lot of vehicle enthusiasts' main concern is how much horsepower the vehicle possesses. Horsepower indicates the power that the engine of a car...

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European Parliament Votes To Ban Combustion Engine Cars

On June 8th, 2022, the European Parliament voted in favor of banning the sales of the novel internal combustion engine cars in the European Union from the year 2035 and onwards. The European Parliament aims to discourage the use of vehicles that emit CO2, which is why...

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2023 Polestar

The 2023 Polestar 2 has just been revealed and is set to amaze the motoring world! The Swedish manufacturer currently has a lot of potential for future growth amid the rapidly growing EV market. The UK’s push for EV only roads has left many drivers considering getting...

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Is It Illegal To Have No Front Number Plates?

You have to admit, cars look pretty cool without any front number plates on, especially if you own a sports car or supercar. Many drivers who own supercars like Ferrari’s tend to have no front number plate on their car leaving many drivers unsure of the legalities of...

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Colour Changing BMW

In the past few years, there have been some amazing technological breakthroughs in the automotive industry. EVs are on the rise, new in-car technology is being developed, and car safety features are also being improved. In addition to this, one really cool development...

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What Is UBER Lux And How Does It Work?

What is UBER Lux and how does it work? UBER is an incredibly well-known multinational courier, taxi, and technology firm that specializes in serving its customers through its dedicated smartphone app and was founded by CEOs Garret Camp and Travis Kalanik. The company...

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What Are Cars Made Of?

What Are Cars Made Of: Everybody knows the story of the first ever vehicle made. Most of us were told in school about Carl Benz and Henry Ford, who ofcourse you now know are the creators of the highly reputable auto brands Mercedes-Benz and Ford. Whilst it is argued...

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On Site Calibration

We calibrate and inspect onsite tools and equipment for over 3,000 customers in the UK. Caltec On-Line provides you with 24 hour access to your latest calibration records.

 

Inspection Services

Caltec engineers are fully qualified to carry out statutory LOLER examinations of your workshop lifting equipment. We also offer Portable Appliance Testing.

Consultancy & Auditing

Caltec Engineering Consultants offer onsite support with Health & Safety Audits, Quality System Implementation, MOT Quality Checks, Aftersales Audits & Mystery Shop Programs.