John Bean Rolls Out Price Reduction on V3D Lite

John Bean, a brand within Snap-on Equipment, announced its price reduction on the popular V3D Lite to £7,995 (excluding VAT). The reduced price is available on machines ordered before July 2009 and includes a two-year warranty.

Chris Behan, general manager of Snap-on Equipment, states that the company hopes to attract more converts to the system’s 3D alignment operation: “Reducing the price of the successful John Bean V3D Lite enables more workshops to leave their old laser aligners behind and step into the world of fast and accurate 3D wheel alignment. The current economic climate means that garages need to maximise profit opportunities and V3D Lite enables them to gain a new or improved revenue stream alongside their core business.”

Designed with the UK wheel service market in mind, the V3D Lite “empowers garages and workshops to gain a new or improved revenue stream alongside their core business,” according to Snap-on Equipment. It enables alignment readings to be taken in under two minutes from vehicle set-up through a process that guides the technician with clear instructions and colour graphics to aid understanding. The operator has only to enter basic vehicle data, mount a robust acrylic target on each wheel and roll the car back and forth a short distance to obtain detailed alignment readings.

The PC-based system also features a colour printer, allowing detailed pre- and post- alignment reports to be presented to the customer. Records are also stored and updated on the system, providing a full audit trail for all procedures carried out.