Whether you’re laying out a simple tyre bay or a full multi-bay rapid change station, you’ll need to plan effectively to get the most out of your workshop space. Below you’ll find the planning process for your garage workshop and the equipment set up process.

From a Simple Bay to a Pit Stop-Style Multi Shop

A simple tyre changing station is the easiest to set up. Finding a unit using your local commercial agent or through an online service like Zoopla Commercial in the UK will start you off on a good footing.

The UK has multiple “planning use” bands, with B1 being standard and sufficient for a tyre bay in a non-residential area. Further permissions may be required if you are running or converting from an existing commercial or shop front unit.

For space, the ideal unit for a tyre bay is one with a separate entrance and exit where your customers can drive in their vehicle, have the wheels and tyres removed, changed, fitted and balanced before leaving through the exit door.