Outsourcing Alignments: What It’s Really Costing You
Most alignments don’t take a lot of time, so why do so many collision shops outsource them?
Alignments: No More Toe and Go
With systems like lane departure and automatic cruise control, the post-alignment test drive takes on a whole new meaning.
Hunter to Showcase Alignment and Calibration Equipment at SEMA
Hunter Engineering announced it will be demonstrating its new HawkEye Elite aligner and Autel’s MaxiSys ADAS Calibration Kit integration at the 2019 SEMA Show Nov. 5-8 at booth no. 41013 in the South Hall of the Las Vegas Convention Center.
Alignments and New Technologies: What You Need to Know
New technologies are merging and changing how suspension and vehicles can be damaged in a collision and adding new dimensions to alignments.
Post-Collision Alignment and Recalibration Specs: 2008-2017 Chevrolet Traverse, Saturn Outlook, GMC Acadia and Buick Enclave
The 2008-2017 Chevrolet Traverse, Saturn Outlook, GMC Acadia and Buick Enclave are all based on the Lambda platform and represent a large portion of GM vehicles.
VIDEO: ADAS and Alignment, Presented by Launch Tech USA
The latest “Crash Course” video, presented by Launch Tech USA, features BodyShop Business Editor Jason Stahl discussing ADAS and how the vehicle has to be accurately aligned for most of these systems to work.
ADAS Sensors and Alignment Procedures
Awareness is half the battle with ADAS. Knowing that there is a camera behind the windshield or a radar unit behind the grille can help you make the correct choices before, during and after an alignment or repair.
Chief Packages Computerized Measuring with Alignment
To help collision repair shops improve cycle times, productivity and profitability, Chief has introduced LaserLockAlign, the only combination computerized measuring and wheel alignment system.
Chief Adds Wheel Balancers, Tire Changers to Wheel Service Line
Chief now offers a complete line of wheel service equipment designed to allow collision repair shops to keep wheel service jobs – and the associated revenue – in house.
Mercedes-Benz Approves Hunter’s Alignment System for Use in Workshops Worldwide
HawkEye Elite uses precision cameras to measure the position targets mounted to each wheel using Mercedes-Benz Quick Clamp wheel adaptors and Hunter’s three-dimensional targets.
