Three Founders. One Vision. A New Category of Vehicle Support.
Every successful innovation starts with a problem.
For NuAxle, that problem was something mechanics, bodyshops and vehicle enthusiasts had experienced for decades.
Whenever a wheel was removed from a vehicle, access became restricted by the very equipment designed to support it.
Traditional axle stands had long been accepted as the industry standard, but they often occupied valuable working space around the brakes, suspension and wheel arch areas where technicians needed access most.
The question seemed simple.
Could there be a better way to support a vehicle during wheel-off maintenance?
The answer would become NuAxle.
The Original Idea
Around ten years ago, automotive engineer and inventor Mohammad Khalil began exploring a different approach to vehicle support.
Having spent years working around vehicles and workshops, he understood first-hand the frustrations technicians faced when carrying out wheel-off repairs.
His idea was simple but revolutionary.
Instead of supporting a vehicle underneath the chassis, why not support it directly from the wheel hub itself?
Once the wheel had been removed, a support system could be mounted directly to the hub using the vehicle’s existing wheel fixing points.
This would leave the entire wheel arch area clear and accessible while maintaining vehicle support.
The concept offered significant potential benefits:
- Better access to brakes and suspension
- Improved working space
- Faster setup
- Easier storage
- Greater workshop efficiency
Most importantly, it represented a completely different way of thinking about vehicle support.
Seeing the Bigger Opportunity
While the invention solved a genuine workshop problem, it was Jon Holyhead who recognised that the concept had the potential to become something much bigger.
With a background in technology, business development and commercial strategy, Jon immediately understood that this was not simply another workshop tool.
He saw a unique innovation with the potential to become a globally adopted solution across the automotive industry.
Recognising the commercial value of the concept, Jon championed the patent strategy and helped drive the intellectual property process that would ultimately protect the innovation.
He believed that if properly developed, protected and commercialised, the concept could create an entirely new category of workshop equipment.
That belief would prove crucial to NuAxle’s future.
Turning an Invention Into a Business
Every invention needs someone capable of transforming it into a product that customers can buy.
That role was taken on by entrepreneur Dav Sanghera.
Dav immediately recognised that NuAxle had the potential to become much more than an engineering concept.
She saw an opportunity to create a premium automotive brand capable of serving workshops, bodyshops, fleet operators, mobile mechanics and vehicle enthusiasts around the world.
Dav led the process of transforming the invention into a market-ready business.
This included:
- Product positioning
- Brand development
- Manufacturing coordination
- Packaging design
- Marketing strategy
- Distribution planning
- Website development
- Industry launch preparation
From creating the NuAxle brand identity to preparing the product for commercial launch, Dav was instrumental in bringing the concept to market.
Years of Development
Like many successful innovations, NuAxle’s journey was far from straightforward.
Numerous prototypes were designed, tested and refined.
The team worked tirelessly to ensure the product was:
- Strong
- Compact
- Practical
- Easy to use
- Suitable for a wide range of vehicles
Every design revision improved performance and usability.
Every challenge helped strengthen the final product.
Protecting the Innovation
Recognising the uniqueness of the concept, the founders committed to securing patent protection.
The process required years of technical submissions, legal reviews, design refinements and examination.
It demanded patience, persistence and belief in the product.
Eventually, that commitment paid off.
NuAxle successfully secured UK patent protection, formally recognising the uniqueness of the invention and protecting the intellectual property behind the product.
For the founders, it represented a major milestone and validation of years of hard work.
Building a Product Ready for Market
With patent protection secured, the focus shifted to manufacturing and commercialisation.
Production processes were developed.
Manufacturing partners were selected.
Testing continued.
Packaging was refined.
Marketing assets were created.
A complete go-to-market strategy was built.
The objective was clear:
Create a professional product capable of meeting the demands of modern workshops while delivering a premium customer experience.
Launching at the NEC
After years of development, NuAxle officially launched at the UK Garage & Bodyshop Event at the NEC Birmingham in June 2026.
For the first time, workshop owners, bodyshops, fleet operators, training providers, wheel refurbishment specialists and distributors could experience the product first-hand.
The response exceeded expectations.
Visitors immediately recognised the benefits of supporting a vehicle directly from the wheel hub rather than underneath the chassis.
One phrase was heard repeatedly throughout the event:
“Why hasn’t somebody invented this before?”
For the founders, it was confirmation that the years of effort had been worthwhile.
Industry Recognition
The launch generated interest from across the UK and Europe.
Bodyshops saw opportunities to improve workflow.
Wheel refurbishment businesses recognised the advantages of removing all four wheels simultaneously.
Fleet operators understood the potential safety and productivity benefits.
Mobile mechanics appreciated the compact and portable design.
Potential distribution partners recognised the commercial opportunity.
What began as a workshop frustration was now attracting attention from across the automotive industry.
The Future of Vehicle Support
Today, NuAxle represents far more than a product.
It represents innovation, vision and determination.
It is the result of three founders bringing together different strengths:
- Mohammad Khalil – the inventor who created the original concept.
- Jon Holyhead – the visionary who recognised its patent and global commercial potential.
- Dav Sanghera – the entrepreneur who transformed it into a market-ready brand and business.
Together they have created a patented solution with the potential to change how vehicles are supported during wheel-off maintenance around the world.
From a simple idea in a workshop to a patented innovation attracting international attention, the journey has been remarkable.
And this is only the beginning.
NuAxle – Supporting the Future of Vehicle Maintenance.
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