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Automotive trade & bodyshop — Reading

V-TUF supplies M-Class dust extractors, hot-water pressure washers, workshop floor cleaning systems and heavy-duty industrial vacuums to garages, bodyshops, MOT centres, tyre fitters and automotive trade operators across Reading and Berkshire. Reading’s automotive trade is concentrated along Basingstoke Road, the A33 Oxford Road corridor, Portman Road and the M4 junction retail parks. Hendy Group operates a significant multi-brand franchise estate across Berkshire including Reading operations. Arnold Clark has a strong presence across the Thames Valley. Porsche Centre Reading, Audi Reading and the premium franchise operations at Hartwell and Lookers serve Reading’s large professional and technology workforce. Reading’s independent garage sector generates substantial workshop cleaning demand across the town and wider Berkshire area.

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Dust extraction for Reading bodyshop and workshop use

Reading automotive workshops generate hazardous dusts requiring COSHH-compliant extraction. Filler sanding, panel grinding and paint preparation generate fine particulate. Brake pad and disc servicing generates metal particulate and, on pre-2000 vehicles, the risk of residual asbestos (chrysotile). LEV systems must be examined and tested every 14 months under COSHH Regulation 9.

V-TUF MINI HSV — M-Class dust extractor, compact

Designed for M-Class compliant dust control in Reading bodyshops and automotive workshops. H13 HEPA, 99.9% filtration. Suited to filler sanding, panel preparation and light bodywork across Reading’s franchise and independent bodyshop sector. Autostart power take-off for dual-action sanders. Available in 240V. SKU MINIHSV240.

Best suited for: filler sanding, panel preparation, light bodywork, single-bay operations.

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V-TUF MIGHTY HSV — 21L M-Class dust extractor

Designed for sustained M-Class dust control in Reading’s higher-throughput bodyshops and franchise service departments. 21-litre wet/dry capacity, autostart, H13 HEPA filtration. The correct specification for multi-bay operations at Hendy Group’s Reading franchise bodyshop network and the premium dealer operations along the Basingstoke Road and A33 corridors. SKU MIGHTYHSV240.

Best suited for: multi-bay franchise bodyshops, sustained sanding operations, Hendy Group and premium franchise LEV compliance across Berkshire.

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Workshop floor pressure washers — degreasing and cleaning

V-TUF HD140HOT — 240V hot water pressure washer for workshop floor cleaning

Designed for workshop floor degreasing in Reading garages and service centres. 240V, 140 bar, 8 L/min, up to 85°C. Compact and mobile — suited to single-bay and multi-bay operations across Reading and Berkshire. SKU HD140HOT, £1,699.99.

Best suited for: single-bay floor degreasing, oil and brake fluid removal, mobile use across Reading workshop operations.

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V-TUF MAMMOTH 240V Stainless — 80L heavy-duty wet/dry vacuum

Designed for fluid collection, swarf removal and general workshop wet/dry use across Reading’s automotive workshops. 3.5kW twin-motor, 80-litre stainless tank. SKU MAMMOTH240-STAINLESS, £989.99.

Best suited for: coolant and oil collection, swarf removal, workshop general wet/dry cleaning.

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Compliance notes for Reading automotive workshops

• COSHH 2002 — bodyshop dust: M-Class on-tool extraction required for all filler sanding and panel preparation. LEV systems must be examined and tested every 14 months under COSHH Regulation 9 and records kept for 5 years.
• Asbestos Regulations 2012 — brake dust: Pre-2000 vehicles may contain chrysotile asbestos in brake pads. Compressed air blow-down prohibited. Vacuum extraction only.
• COSHH 2002 — paint mist and isocyanates: Two-pack paint systems containing isocyanates are respiratory sensitisers. Spraybooth LEV and supplied-air RPE mandatory.
• Thames Water — workshop runoff: Workshop wash-down water must not enter surface water drains or Berkshire watercourses. Trade effluent consent from Thames Water is required for sewer discharge.

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Frequently asked questions

What dust extraction is required for bodyshop operations at Hendy Group Reading?

M-Class extraction connected to the sanding tool is the minimum legal requirement under COSHH 2002. Hendy Group’s franchise manufacturer standards across its Berkshire estate require documented LEV compliance as part of approved bodyshop accreditation. The V-TUF MIGHTY HSV (21L, H13 HEPA) with autostart is the preferred specification for multi-bay franchise bodyshop operations. All LEV systems must be tested every 14 months under COSHH Regulation 9.

Does Reading’s premium vehicle population create any specific workshop considerations?

Reading’s large technology and professional workforce — particularly Microsoft UK, Oracle UK and the wider Thames Valley tech corridor — creates a higher-than-average proportion of premium and performance vehicles in the Reading market. This means more high-specification paint systems (ceramic coatings, specialist finishes) and a greater proportion of vehicles requiring careful dust control during preparation. M-Class extraction with appropriate filtration life management is the correct specification. Contact 01522 787978 for guidance.

Can I discharge workshop wash-down water to the drain at my Reading garage?

Only to the foul sewer with trade effluent consent from Thames Water — not to a surface water drain or Berkshire watercourse. Workshop wash-down water is trade effluent under the Water Industry Act 1991. Thames Water’s trade effluent team covers all Reading and Berkshire automotive workshop operations.

Servicing, spares and ongoing support

All V-TUF dust extractors and pressure washers are supported with UK-based spare parts availability and full servicing support. Filters, hoses, motors and replacement components are held for every machine in current production.

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For technical support, spare parts queries or servicing requirements — telephone 01522 787978.