SCANCHECK

Who We Are

Everard is a premium garage equipment design and installation company based in Yorkshire. We are the largest independent garage equipment company in the UK. Formerly JD Garage Equipment, we work with ambitious leaders in the automotive industry eager to create premium workshop facilities. Each year, we serve a diverse range of clients – from AM100 Top Ten dealer groups to independent garages all searching for a different and innovative approach to workshop design.

Our History

1978

Dad's History

John started at 20 years old without a place to live and only a credit card to his name. Beginning as an apprentice panel beater at Armstrong Massey with his “Unc” Bruce, he grafted to learn and widen his skill set.

After gaining experience with servicing tools and equipment, such as airplane fuel pumps at Heathrow, John moved into the garage equipment industry by founding Everquip.

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1995

Building Blocks

Starting as a one man company, John Everard identified a need for garage equipment repair.

Fixing equipment in garages around East Yorkshire, John founded Everquip, combining the family name Everard, and equipment.

Traction in the company led to growth in staffing, including family members, and building more specialised areas of expertise.

2001

The start of JD Garage Equipment

Following the success of Everquip, John Everard established JD Garage Equipment the company, laying the foundation for its future in the garage equipment industry.

With a similar aim to Everquip, the focus was on the supply and maintenance of commercial garage equipment, but with his two sons, Nick and James.

2007

New Directors

Sacrificing the love of their motorsport competition to concentrate on furthering the business, marking a new era of leadership and growth.

Nick and James begin their journey as directors in the company, and so began the latter foundation of the company.

Using the experience and knowledge gained, and aiming high.

2012

First Major Installation

Gaining momentum, the first major installation showed how much the company had grown from servicing and selling used equipment, to designing and arming a main dealer's workshop.

Formerly known as Alan Day in Coulsdon (now Marshall group) was the first of many.

2015

Penske Sytner Site

In 2015 we completed our first installation for Penske Sytner, a major player in the dealership network, underscoring our industry leadership. Sytner was and still is a revered name, this was a defining moment for the company.

Supplying and maintaining vital equipment for the dealership's servicing department, and cementing the future of the company.

2016

New Premises

Going from strength to strength, the original building became too small for operations to continue.

Mission control 2.0 was designed and built to specification, relocating the business to a new 20,000 sq. ft. facility to support expansion.

2018

Market Leader and Rebranding

Infatuated with innovation, JDGE became the UK’s largest independent garage equipment company, a huge achievement.

The desire for the family name to reflect John, Nick and James came around.

Rebranding to "Everard," strengthening brand identity.

2021

SCANCHECK

A new digital system, designed to reduce frustrations with equipment maintenance and tracking.

With equipment utilising an Everard QR code, Garages could now scan to streamline morning routines, view the status of all our their equipment, and organising repairs became easier than ever.

With more equipment to service than ever before, it was important to keep ontop of the maintenance for all of our customers.

2023

Hunter Partnership

Providing innovative solutions for workshops, Everard group become official distribution partners for Hunter Engineering, being able to strengthen product range further.

Hunter Engineering continually set the standard for wheel alignment around the world, allowing Everard to strive to be leaders in the industry.

2024

Site Expansion

Continuous growth only means one thing - It's time to expand!

A larger home for our-ever-growing team. More space means more stock, ensuring we can support our clients even faster. Even as we grow, we remain committed to the values that started it all - a close knit and family-run business that puts customers first.

The works are underway, set to gain 18,000 sq ft, bringing us to whopping 38,000 sq ft!

Our Team

James Everard

Sales Director

Sales and Marketing Inspiration.  The disruptor of traditional garage equipment. Rally and racing car champion but never rests on his laurels.  Motto: ‘Faster, Higher, Faster’.

Nick Everard

Business Operations Director

Product Innovator and Designer.  Hands-on perfectionist. The central cog and borderline genius. Subscribes to Einstein’s view that time is relative, meaning that he can never be late.

Nigel Sparks

Finance Director

Polymath.  Strategist and grounded sounding board. To save time, assume he’s never wrong. Hill runner when he was younger, now just a runner. 

Hazel Birdsall

HR Manager

HR Superpowers.  Vegas regular.  Lego builder. Solving problems you didn’t know existed in ways you can’t even imagine.

Kevin Mitchell

Systems Manager

Liverpool supporter. Cold beverage aficionado. Trust the process!

Chris Lawler

Service Director

Former dealership Service Manager.  Rugby League fan. Lifelong Liverpool supporter. People skills: first class.  Admin skills: not so much.

Darren Spencer

Sales Team Leader

Massive industry brain. Goes that extra mile – sometimes literally on a mountain bike.  Husband and father of three, fuelled by coffee and dad jokes. Talks sales strategy like a pro, rides trails like he thinks he’s one.

Jamie Taylor

Divisional Manager

Vehicle inspection and wheel alignment elite.  Married with 2 girls and enjoys all things outdoors.  Cricket runs in the blood!

Jack Wilkinson

Business Development Manager

AutoCAD master and deep Rousseau knowledge. Fixer with intense focus - approach with caution if mid-task.  Occupies his off-duty hours with Star Wars, building models, horses General & George and labradors Ralph & Purple (don’t ask).

Richard Grantham

Design Manager

2D & 3D design wizard. Drives a car and rides a motorbike. Keeps fit by watching football on telly & supports Hull City for his sins.

Lucy Evetts

Business Operations Manager

Multitasking Ninja running the Projects department. Dreams of leaving it all behind for a stunning home in Italy.  Until then – Italian wine!

Jordan Eddom

Fleet Manager

Organisation & planning guru. Music lover, festival goer & sun worshipper. Has a beagle called Odie.

Emma Towse

Executive Assistant

Planning and organising powerhouse.  Cooking, running, wine.  Not always in that order.

Joe Bower

Equipment Sales Supervisor

Racing driver. Product expert.  Knows our gear so well, he could rebuild it with his eyes closed.

Charlotte Hope

Accounts Manager

Numbers guru. Football coach.  Keeps chocolate in her desk drawer for some mythical future chocolate emergency.

Nigel Batty

Health & Safety Manager

Guardian of employee and customer welfare with over 40 years in the motor industry. Devoted family man—including two crazy Cockapoos.

Stan Hill

Marketing Executive

Video-savvy, showcases our work in its best light. Off duty, he’s typically strumming a musical instrument.

Sam Aitchison

E-commerce Manager

Designs digital e-commerce solutions with precision and flair.  Outside the office,  anything with two wheels or four paws can be endlessly discussed and appreciated.