July/August 2021

W ith the future still uncertain, the independent garage sector is likely to see a boom, as motorists take the long view on the economy, as well as the 2030 EV deadline, along with other new technologies. With all this in mind, it may be the time to invest in a host of new equipment. The recent announcement that vehicles fitted with Automated Lane Keeping Systems (ALKS) are to be allowed on UK roads should put ADAS equipment at the top of the list. “The correct calibration of the cameras, radars and sensors used in ADAS- equipped vehicles, has been a priority of Hella Gutmann Solutions (HGS) since their introduction, which is why we pioneered an aftermarket solution with the development of our Camera and Sensor Calibration or CSC-Tool in 2012,” explained Neil Hilton, Head of HGS UK. “Despite an increase in alternative options, the majority of workshops recognise our developmental credentials and pedigree, acknowledging that we still lead the market in this technology. Being in this position also means we are able to respond to their needs and add to and modify our tools to address them quickly. With this thought in mind, we introduced the HGS CSC-Tool SE (second edition), the first major upgrade to the original system, which further increased its scope and usability across a wider range of 40 AFTERMARKET JULY/AUGUST 2021 GARAGE EQUIPMENT www.aftermarketonline.net Find out how the latest kit will provide new advantages for your business, and new avenues as things open up TIME TO INVEST? vehicles to include the largest SUVs and more light commercial vehicles. In addition, we now offer the HGS Wheel Alignment Kit, to provide workshops with an all-in- one solution. “Technicians carrying out calibration of camera, radar and lidar-based assistance systems have to understand that it relies upon the vehicle’s correct wheel alignment, especially the thrust axis (rear axle), so without establishing this starting point, the process cannot be verified as accurate. Responding to the needs of workshops without their own wheel alignment equipment, we introduced the HGS Wheel Alignment Kit to enable them to quickly and accurately establish the correct wheel alignment and thrust angle benchmarks, to undertake the ADAS calibration process with complete confidence. The Wheel Alignment Kit can of course be used independently of the CSC-Tool to enable workshops to expand their range of services to include wheel and chassis alignment and allows them to determine, and if necessary to adjust, toe, camber, caster, KPI and rear thrust angle, as well as steering wheel alignment on vehicles with a wheel diameter up to 22 inches. “When it comes to the CSC-Tool SE, the modifications that have been adopted have extended its already impressive capabilities and further refined the system, which together increase its ability to cater for a wider