Prepare for pothole opportunities

Following the recent severe weather, the UK’s pothole problem is expected to be worse than ever this year and workshops without the latest four wheel alignment equipment may be missing out on a lucrative revenue opportunity. Driving over potholes is a major cause of wheel misalignment, which can reduce vehicle safety, increase fuel costs plus poor vehicle handling, causing distraction and concern for drivers. According to the website potholes.co.uk, potholes cost UK motorists an estimated £2.8 billion every year. Unless workshops are equipped with the correct equipment, they will not be able to properly diagnose customer’s alignment problems and carry out the subsequent corrective work. “Over the coming months, we are likely to see the road surfaces deteriorate significantly, causing damage to most vehicles,” explains Paul Beaurain, managing director, Pro-Align. “As well as receiving enquiries from customers about their car ‘not feeling right’ or ‘pulling to one side’, every vehicle passing through a workshop should be checked to ensure its alignment is true and correct. With the latest imaging aligners, such as the Hunter HawkEye system, workshops will be able to diagnose and fix these issues quickly and effectively, enabling more cars to be measured.” Pro-Align is the UK’s leading wheel-alignment specialist and the sole UK distributor of the award-winning Hunter alignment systems. The Hunter HawkEye Special is specifically designed as an entry-level system for workshops new to four wheel alignment and includes a two camera imaging system with variable height adjustment, operating software, extensive vehicle database and durable polycarbonate HEX targets. The versatile system measures the 14 primary alignment angles in minutes and produces colour printouts for customers so they can easily understand any alignment issues. Workshops are supported by Pro-Align with comprehensive backup, training, servicing and parts support to ensure they achieve the maximum return on their investment. “Wheel alignment is now considered by many workshops as an essential service,” continues Paul Beaurain. “With the promise of another prolonged period of damaged roads, those who have invested in wheel alignment equipment are likely to reap significant rewards.” Companies interested in seeing the powerful capabilities of Pro-Align’s range of Hunter alignment equipment should call 01327 323 007 to arrange a free no obligation demonstration. Notes Pro-Align is one of the UK’s leading independent suppliers of wheel alignment and wheel service equipment. Its advanced systems are used by many vehicle manufacturers, franchised dealer groups, independent workshops, motorsport specialists and vehicle technology consultancies. Pro-Align is the sole UK distributor for the Hunter range of wheel aligners, balancers and tyre changers. Useful Links Pro-Align – www.pro-align.co.uk AlignMyCar – www.AlignMyCar.co.uk Hunter Engineering – www.hunter.com PR Contact Danny Rughoobeer Red Marlin danny@redmarlin.co.uk T 01926 333245 M 07739 878365

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