Adam Hilton, Sales & Marketing Director at Tecalemit Garage Equipment said: “Wheel alignment is still one of the fastest growing and most profitable automotive services. Any workshop can offer this as a supplementary service which could make them some much needed additional profits. “Wheel alignment should also be carried out when a vehicle has had a minor accident, especially involving the suspension or chassis, as well as when a vehicle is frequently driving over rough ground. It should also be performed if a car pulls to one side, needing constant pressure on the steering to maintain a straight line, as well as when a car reaches a certain age, as over time, some suspension components will wear enough to cause wheel misalignment. It will also need to be undertaken whenever 38 AFTERMARKET APRIL 2023 WHEEL AND BODY ALIGNMENT www.aftermarketonline.net suspension components are replaced on a car. “There are three main reasons why wheel alignment is becoming increasingly popular. Firstly, tyres are more expensive due to the increasing cost of synthetic rubber. Next, wheels and tyres are larger, making them more sensitive to a slight misalignment, lastly, vehicle suspension is more complex, so wear in the components can cause misalignment.” Adam added: “Wheel alignment is here to stay and becoming increasingly important. Workshops that can perform accurate, computer-based four-wheel alignment will win over those who cannot due to the increasingly sophisticated nature of vehicles. Tecalemit’s Trackalign products make accurate wheel alignment quick and easy with a range of models to suit all budgets.” Above: Tecalemit GTR/8400 3D wheel alignment system FOLLOWING A STRAIGHT LINE Accurate wheel and body alignment is now an absolute necessity so that a host of systems function correctly
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