Mark Berryman, Managing Director at ISN Garage Assist, observed: “At ISN Garage Assist, together with our supplier partners, we are always looking at equipment that future-proofs our customers’ businesses. A typical example would be the 2x1 EV Lift Adaptor, an accessory specifically aimed at garages branching out into the field of EV servicing, which can be fitted to new and existing Cascos C4XL and C4XL Syncro 2 post lifts to enable lifting from the wheel as opposed to the traditional pick-up points underneath the vehicle. “While we’re on the subject of EVs, we’re talking about much heavier vehicles. With batteries weighing anything between 500kg and 1,200kg, the average EV will weigh around 10% more overall. Every vehicle lift has to state the maximum load it is capable of lifting, but when it comes to 2 post lifts, in many cases, that maximum load is only achievable with the arms in certain positions.” Mark added: “As vehicles become heavier, it’s essential you ensure the lifts you’re using have the capacity you need. Cascos lifts allow you to mount a vehicle from either direction; you can drive forward, or reverse on to a Cascos lift, it makes no difference, and they’re designed to lift the maximum load at any angle of the load or extension of the arms.” 40 AFTERMARKET JULY/AUGUST 2023 GARAGE EQUIPMENT www.aftermarketonline.net For more information, visit: https://bit.ly/3oYPwGC Lucrative opportunities According to Pro-Align’s Head of Sales and Marketing Craig Welch, making sure you are set up for wheel alignment will help garages future-proof their business, particularly as vehicle electrification has accelerated the weight-gain trend: “Heavier vehicles lead to increased tyre wear meaning it's more important than ever to have wheels correctly aligned. The Hunter Elite TD wheel alignment system is specifically designed to efficiently address these types of challenges efficiently, reducing labour time and maximising profitability for garages. “The Hunter aligners from Pro-Align empower garages to maximise the alignment service opportunities of modern vehicles effectively. As vehicle weight and complexity increase, fast and accurate wheel alignment becomes paramount to ensure optimal performance, improved safety, reduced tyre wear, and help deliver complete customer satisfaction.” This will off-set other changes according to Craig: “Fewer moving parts on electric vehicles also means fewer traditional service opportunities. However, despite the technological revolution, the number of wheel servicing opportunities remains relatively static. This means that it is important that workshops continue to invest in the latest Above: Heavier vehicles experience greater tyre wear, making the case for making sure wheel alignment kit is high on your garage equipment wish-list KIT UP TO GET AHEAD Investing in a wider array of garage equipment will enable you to take advantage of emerging trends and additional income streams
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