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Dates confirmed for Pro-Align ‘Service Vision’ roadshows

3/25/2013 11:58 AM EST - Pro-Align

Following the success of its five ‘Service Vision’ events last year which gave workshops an insight into the latest wheel servicing opportunities available, alignment specialist Pro-Align has announced the date for the first of its 2013 roadshows series.

Pro-Align plans to run a total of seven events across the year with the first taking place at its Midlands-based headquarters in Towcester on Wednesday 24th April....

Hat-trick of prestigious OEM approvals for revolutionary road force balancer

3/6/2013 7:41 AM EST - Pro-Align

Mercedes-Benz has become the latest vehicle manufacturer to give its worldwide approval for the use of the new Hunter Road Force Touch advanced wheel balancing system in its franchise dealer workshops.

Launched just months ago, the approval is already the third of its kind for the Road Force Touch from a major vehicle manufacturer, following sign-off’s from the Volkswagen Group and BMW. Indeed, such are the...

Alignment prize delivers growth for Raw Tyres

2/19/2013 6:35 AM EST - Pro-Align

The Hunter wheel aligner, won last year as part of Pro-Align’s 20th anniversary celebrations, has helped deliver significant growth for Raw Tyres in Pontefract.

Installed at the end of 2011, the Hunter HawkEye ‘Special’ replaced an outdated aligner which was used fewer than 20 times a month. However, such is the speed and ease of use of the new Hunter system that the business typically now conducts more than 20...

Protect your winter tyre investment

1/10/2013 4:19 AM EST - AlignMyCar

Motorists are recognising that being prepared for the worst that UK winter weather can throw at them, whether it’s heavy snow, cold conditions or heavy rain, is worth investing in and as such winter tyres are starting to gain traction with motorists who are now waking up to the added safety benefits they offer. Indeed, leading tyre retailer Kwik-Fit recently reported that demand for winter tyres at its depots has...

Young talent bodes well for bright tomorrow

11/27/2012 5:10 AM EST - Pro-Align

The next generation of vehicle technicians have proven age is no barrier to ability at The Skills Show following a series of challenges, including a wheel alignment test, to discover the best-of-the-best.

A major part of the SkillAuto competition saw finalists from across the UK battling it out using a state-of-the-art Hunter HawkEye Elite TD imaging aligner, courtesy of Pro-Align, the UK’s leading wheel alignment...

Pro-Align showcases tomorrow’s technology, today!

11/27/2012 4:57 AM EST - Pro-Align

Leading wheel alignment specialist Pro-Align has successfully completed its inaugural series of ‘Service Vision of Tomorrow…Today’ events, allowing workshop owners across the UK to experience the powerful capabilities and business transformation opportunities presented by two new innovative Hunter systems.

New for 2012, the five regional events were designed to illustrate how wheel servicing is likely to change in...

Stay aligned to truly benefit from tyre labelling

11/22/2012 5:16 AM EST - AlignMyCar

Since 1st November, drivers have been able to make a much better informed choice when replacing their tyres with the introduction of new tyre labelling regulations. The labels which can now be seen on all new car tyres, rate their performance on three key criteria; wet braking performance, external noise and fuel efficiency.

However, unless drivers have their wheel alignment checked at the same time as replacing...

Tyre labelling offers new wheel alignment opportunities

10/15/2012 9:02 AM EST - Pro-Align

New tyre labelling regulations which come into force on 1st November will offer switched-on workshops an even greater opportunity to sell wheel alignment checks to customers and boost profits further, says wheel alignment specialist Pro-Align.

Hailed as one of the most major advances to the tyre industry in recent history, the new labels are expected to help retailers move from a primarily price-based, commodity...

Skills Show Official Competition Sponsor

Pro-Align supports the talent of today and tomorrow

9/20/2012 10:32 AM EST - Pro-Align

Leading wheel alignment specialist Pro-Align has agreed a three year strategic partnership with The Skills Show that will see automotive apprentice technicians and students use its state-of-the-art Hunter equipment in Skills Auto competitions.

Thanks to Pro-Align’s support, trainee vehicle technician finalists will have the opportunity to demonstrate their wheel alignment servicing skills using Hunter’s latest...

Revolutionary wheel balancer receives first award

9/10/2012 9:31 AM EST - Pro-Align

A revolutionary wheel balancer that can provide workshops with a significant new wheel servicing opportunity has claimed its first accolade, even before its official UK launch next month. The new Hunter Road Force ‘Touch’ balancer, whose unique features allow it to measure Road Force Variation and Load Force Measurement, has been awarded the prestigious Innovation award at this year’s Automechanika...

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