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Cornwall’s first Hawkeye Elite operator receives Pro-Align award

Cornwall’s first workshop to be equipped with a Hunter HawkEye Elite TD wheel alignment system is the latest site to be recognised as Pro-Align’s Alignment Centre of the Month. Xpress Tyres in Falmouth was given the May award, having installed the new equipment two months ago. The company says the Elite TD is being used up to 10 times a day. Pro-Align says this can be attributed to speculative alignment checks, which are being carried out on almost every car that passes through the workshop for any purpose.

19th June 2012/by Tyrepress Editors

Revenue potential of Snap-on’s Hofmann aligners

Snap-on Equipment’s extensive Hofmann range of wheel alignment equipment could generate a net income of over £30,000 per year even given conservative throughput expectations, according to the company’s recent field research. Snap-on says its range accommodates any workshop and level of service volume, while the leading European manufacturer of garage equipment also offers wheel alignment service expertise and aftersales care. Its most recent machines feature the latest full 3D four wheel alignment technology.

8th June 2012/by Tyrepress Editors

A complete alignment package from Supertracker

Southampton based Supertracker, celebrating its 25th anniversary in 2012, has recently introduced a new alignment-based addition to its extensive product portfolio – a new fully computerised truck aligner, the STR410T. The new aligner has been specifically produced for the commercial vehicle sector and provides many of the Supertracker STR410R car aligner's features as well as incorporating a number of additional data adjustments for the professional alignment of trucks.

7th June 2012/by Tyrepress Editors

Bosch introduces FWA 4630 wheel aligner

Tyre service products from Bosch, collectively labelled the “Around the Wheel” range, have been updated with the addition of its new FWA 4630. Bosch’s latest generation of wheel alignment equipment acknowledges the importance of time and accuracy to tyre service providers. It says the development of the latest machine was also influenced by the continuing evolution of chassis and suspension technology.

1st June 2012/by Tyrepress Editors

QuickCheck to aid alignment speculation – Pro-Align

Wheel alignment equipment distributor Pro-Align has continued to transmit a message of alignment services’ increased revenue potential, while seeking to raise professional alignment standards by launching a two-day assessed course teaching workshop technicians advanced wheel alignment practice. The company says that it championed the idea of a “speculative wheel alignment check” as a service most recently to highlight the speed of the new Hunter Elite TD. The company says that the check using this equipment lasts 90 seconds, showing the possibility of rapidly measuring all 14 primary alignment angles, identifying cars that were out of alignment quickly and accurately. Measurements using the machinery are carried out to the same high standards that motor manufacturers themselves would measure to and would uncover any important chargeable adjustment work.

1st June 2012/by Tyrepress Editors

Network welcomes HiQueen’s jubilee safety message

A woman wearing a brightly coloured outfit that may or may not be “Her Majesty the Queen” has issued motorists with a Bank Holiday safety message on a recent visit to HiQ Tamworth. With the jubilee weekend celebrations coming this weekend, “Elizabeth” visited HiQ – minus Philip and her corgis – to urge drivers to get free safety checks ahead of their Bank Holiday journeys. The royal appointment was organised in an attempt to educate motorists about the importance of regular vehicle health checks, and the HiQ-ueen recorded a video for her subjects on the matter: http://youtu.be/MvrCjer-88A.

31st May 2012/by Tyrepress Editors

Tyreplus Windsor awarded network 2011 Dealer of the Year

Australian tyre dealer network Tyreplus has named its Windsor branch Dealer of the Year at an awards ceremony during the gala dinner at the annual Tyreplus conference in Fremantle, Perth last weekend. The annual Tyreplus Dealer of the Year Awards recognises outstanding customer service, presentation and performance. The store is run and owned by husband and wife team of Rod and Sue Carroll, who have over 22 years in the business. Rod Carroll said he was proud to receive recognition for the hard work his team has put in over the last 12 months. “Our whole team has contributed to us receiving this award.”

24th May 2012/by Tyrepress Editors

First overseas Pro-Align award winner announced

Fastlane Ltd in Malta has been awarded Pro-Align’s Alignment Centre of the Month for April – the first time the accolade has been awarded outside of the UK. Paul Beaurain, managing director, Pro-Align, said: “Fastlane is resolute about being the alignment specialist in Malta and continues to work hard to expand its business. They are incredibly enthusiastic in everything they do and are a worthy winner of our April award.”

15th May 2012/by Tyrepress Editors

Supertracker unveiled new truck aligner at CV Show

Southampton-based wheel alignment specialist Supertracker launched its new computerised truck aligner – the STR 410T – at the recent CV Show in Birmingham.

Although primarily known in the market as car alignment specialists, Supertracker has been involved in truck alignment for a long time and the introduction of the STR 410T signals the next development in what continues to be an expanding market for the company.

8th May 2012/by Tyrepress Editors

Pro-Align’s QuickCheck provides quick alignment diagnostics

Wheel alignment equipment distributor, Pro-Align has launched a new complementary alignment diagnostic system. QuickCheck provides a rapid six point preliminary alignment reading, helping workshops to pre-filter potentially misaligned vehicles in less than a minute, according to Pro-Align. The company says the diagnostic system will allow workshops to improve the efficiency and returns of their existing equipment.

11th April 2012/by Tyrepress Editors

Michelin launches Certified Centre Ag tyre dealer programme

Accredited Michelin Exelagri dealers in the UK and Ireland will now be able to secure prestigious Michelin Certified Centre (MCC) status, as the manufacturer launches a new dealer programme for agricultural tyres. Michelin is introducing the new certification scheme across Europe to recognise exceptionally high standards of customer service and expertise; to gain MCC recognition dealers must pass a 48-point independent quality audit that examines every aspect of their business, including workshop cleanliness, the standard of equipment, staff training and customer advice quality. The scheme also includes car and truck tyre dealers and will include earthmover tyre specialists towards the end of 2012.

30th March 2012/by Tyrepress Editors

Supertracker launches new computerised truck aligner

Supertracker is returning to the Commercial Vehicle Show 2012 in order to introduce a new computerised truck aligner which will take centre-stage on their stand (2C29). This latest truck aligner is the truck version of Supertracker's STR 410R car aligner which heads a range of quality wheel alignment equipment and is firmly established as a 'preferred choice' for the UK wheel and tyre industry due to its simple, straightforward 'step-by-step operational program.

9th March 2012/by Tyrepress Editors

Logistics firm signs ATS-E, Michelin tyre deal

International supply chain operator, Panalpina World Transport has signed an agreement with Michelin and ATS Euromaster. The tyre policy for its UK-based road fleet, which operates as far afield as mainland Europe, Scandinavia, Russia, Cyprus and Africa, will mean the tyre service company will supply, service and maintain Michelin tyres across the company’s 40 trucks and 80 trailers. The company’s UK fleet is based between depots in Aberdeen and Great Yarmouth.

27th February 2012/by Tyrepress Editors

Conti introduces alignment indicators to European commercial range

Excessive negative or positive camber and incorrectly set toe cause tyres to wear out prematurely, and for more than a decade Continental has included a straightforward method of detecting this on its US market commercial vehicle tyres. Truck tyres sold by Conti on the other side of the pond feature what are known as Visual Alignment Indicators, or VAI, on the shoulder ribs. The German tyre maker refers to VAI as an “extremely simple” system that enables incorrect wheel alignment on trucks and trailers to be easily recognised without the need for complex electronic measurements. Now Continental is set to introduce VAI into selected items within its European product range.

22nd February 2012/by Tyrepress Editors

Haweka UK offers free CV alignment checks

Haweka UK has announced that it will offer one free alignment check to dealers and CV/PSV operators with over 20 vehicles. The promotion is to encourage those fleets considering bringing wheel alignment in-house, and will feature Haweka’s new Axis200 wheel alignment machine. Every free check undertaken Haweka will provide a detailed print out to the customer of adjustments required and any necessary recommendations.

21st February 2012/by Tyrepress Editors