
Omitec Group is pleased to announce the establishment of a division specialising in the provision of design services to electric car manufacturers.
This division will undertake complete projects in all aspects of the electrical design phase, diagnostic and technical publication consultancy for after sales and supply and support of service bay equipment.
The establishment of this new business follows a number of contract awards by electric car companies over the past two years. As a result, Omitec has developed considerable specialist skills in the particular field of the automotive industry.
Omitec Chairman, John Watkins said “Omitec is pleased with the progress we have made in providing engineering solutions to the electric car companies. This new division is to continue the focus on the rapidly expanding growth of low emission vehicles. We are delighted to play our part in the greening of our world.”
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Omitec are pleased to announce the launch of the New OmiScan, this unit has been developed to dive deep into vehicle diagnostic functions as well as being exceptionally easy to use. Using our experience of producing the OmiScan classic, which has been available for 6 years, Omitec have taken all the best features and have enhanced these with a brand new machine...
The New range of single application diagnostic tools from Omitec
Omitec, the UK’s leading independent diagnostic and test equipment manufacturer is pleased to launch the new OmiNspect range of single application diagnostic tools.


Omitec, the UK’s leading independent diagnostic and test equipment manufacturer, is pleased to launch the new UCM Land Rover Diagnostic Platform.
Omitec has extended the firmly established tool of choice, the Land Rover T4, which is the OE standard diagnostic platform for all vehicles to the current Range Rover. The new UCM Land Rover is designed for use on the very latest Land Rover vehicles such as Discovery 3 and the Range Rover Sport.
VOSA choose OmiSmoke as their diesel vehicle spot-check smokemeter.

Omitec, manufacturers of high performance diagnostics equipment have now released Version 13 Software to their range OmiScan (handset based) and OmiPro (PC Based) scan tools. Version 13 features software application updates to: Alfa Romeo, Citroën, Fiat, Ford, MG Rover, Peugeot, Renault, Vauxhall as well as intensive application additions to BMW.
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XPart spotlights Omitec as one of their product partners for MG Rover specific diagnostic equipment and also a wide range of products and services to enhance the capabilities of XPart AutoService centres.
NAC MG (UK) launches its all new Vehicle Information & Diagnostics System powered by Omitec Group.
In order to support the commercial launch of the new MG-TF 2-seater sports car NAC MG (UK) has announced that they will introduce an all new Vehicle Information and Diagnostic System at their dealers called the MG-GDS (Global Diagnostic System) developed by Omitec,
Omitec, suppliers of garage test equipment and diagnostics to the automotive market have supplied VOSA with their portable Diesel Smokemeter, the OmiSmoke for roadside ‘spot checks’ on vehicle emissions. VOSA has pledged to assist the UK in its mission to reduce greenhouse gas emissions to 12.5% below 1990 levels in line with the Kyoto commitment and move towards a 20% reduction in CO2 emissions below 1990 levels by 2010, hence the arrival of the spot checks to take the worst polluting vehicles off the road and to make the motoring public aware of the importance of maintaining vehicles and keeping to the legal emission limits all year, and not just for the MOT.
Omitec Group is pleased to announce that it has acquired the entire share capital of P-TEC Automotive Limited. P-TEC is asignificant supplier of electrical and electronic consultancy to the UK car companies ....
The Omitec and Crypton Directors are pleased to announce that the merger of the following companies: Crypton Limited, Autodiagnos Limited, Autodiagnos GmbH, and Dieseltune Limited with the Omitec Group.


Omitec has received recognition for its popular OmiScan diagnostic tool from PMM magazine. Richard Bowler, PMM Editor presented the diagnostic ‘Top Product’ award during the recent Mechanex Exhibition at Sandown Park in Surrey. John Watkins, Omitec Chairman said, “This is the second time that OmiScan has won the diagnostic ‘Top Product’ award, we are delighted. Being based on reader response is true testimony to how the professional technician feels about OmiScan.”


Omitec has been awarded the prestigious Motor ‘Top 20’ award for its OmiNspect CAN based reset tool. The judging panel announced the award winners at a special luncheon hosted by Motor magazine and John Watkins, Omitec Chairman was delighted to accept the award on behalf of the whole Omitec Team.

Omitec has launched an updated and revised range of emissions products including a combined PC based gas and smoke unit, PC based stand alone Gas, non PC based Gas and stand alone diesel smoke meter for both car and commercial use. Designed with MOT stations and garages in mind the new range includes a complete redesign of the trolley featuring a unique smoked acrylic front door allowing the operator to monitor the equipment at all times whilst offering protection from dust and dirt in the workshop. The new designed trolley also includes a 17 inch TFT flat screen monitor on a purpose designed bracket to allow maximum use of the available work surface. All of the equipment is approved for use in MOT stations and can be supplied with a 5 year ‘all inclusive’ support package including calibrations, service, updates and warranty.

Following the success of the OmiPro Dealer level diagnostic tools for Land Rover and MG Rover Omitec has launched a joint kit covering both of these brands. The OmiPro is the only diagnostic product available that has been developed in conjunction with the vehicle manufacturers delivering true dealer level functionality to the independent garage trade.

Omitec will once again be exhibiting at Mechanex Sandown Park on 21st and 22nd November. This show will see the official launch of Omitec’s new range of Smart Battery Testers and Smart Multimeters and provide the first opportunity for garages to try the products first hand.
Visitors to Stand 83/84 will also be able to take part in the Omitec competition to win an OmiNspect EOBD scan tool.

Omitec has launched a range of battery testers to suit everyone from the apprentice technician to the most advanced professional. There are two smart battery testers in the range, the 5300 series and the 5500 series which also has an optional printer.

Omitec is pleased to announce the launch of a unique range of smart one touch multi meters, designed to automatically select the correct measurement value for the job in hand.
The revolutionary technology takes away the guesswork and makes testing a circuit or component as simple as pushing the power button. The smart multimeter requires no training, just press the power button, touch the leads to the component or circuit being tested and the unit instantly displays the correct measurement values.

Omitec is pleased to announce the release of Version 11 software for OmiScan and OmiPro.

Richard Perriman, was this weekend crowned ‘Bright Spark’ Champion Technician of the Year 2006 competition – the search for the UK’s best technician.

As technicians across the country are busily putting pen to paper in the search for the Champion Technician of the Year 2006, the competition prize purse has just grown to nearly £15K thanks to Omitec.

Omitec is pleased to announce the relocation of its Training Facilities into a more central location in Long Hanborough near Oxford. The new centre has more spacious facilities than the Devizes site and also carries the IMI seal of approval.

At the ATS & CV Show at the NEC on the 25th April to the 27th April, Omitec showcased its range of products on Stand 1268. There were a number of interactive demonstrations giving garages the opportunity not only to see the range of products but also try them out for themselves.
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Omitec is pleased to announce the OmiTraining programme for the forthcoming year.
Omitec training courses are now IMI approved and Q.A.A. accredited giving all candidates access to either associate of full membership of the Institute of the Motor Industry. Furthermore, all courses are delivered at IMIM approved training facilities including Omitec’s own training school in Oxford.

Omitec distributor Workshop Supplies have just sold their 50th OmiScan, the event has been marked with the presentation of a certificate recognising this milestone.
With registrations for Champion Technician of the Year hitting record highs, it has been confirmed that leading diagnostic tool provider Omitec, has joined Ferodo as a co-sponsor.