Hofmann Releases Geoliner 609 Alignment System
Hofmann released its latest innovation in advanced imaging alignment, the geoliner 609. The company says it has the same system features of the Hofmann advanced 3D imaging alignment core system within a compact, economical design. Hofmann says the geoliner 609 takes minimal space in the shop, arrives pre-assembled and can be installed by one person.
CEMB’s Expansion in the US & its Wheel Balancing Roots [Audio]
When it comes to tire equipment, your mind can spin at the many options to choose from in each category. Each company makes a wheel balancer, tire changer, aligner or inspection equipment their own by adding certain features aimed at helping tire shops save time. One company in this space that specializes in wheel balancing
Digging into CEMB’s Wheel Balancing Roots & US Expansion [Video]
When it comes to tire equipment, your mind can spin at the many options to choose from in each category. Each company makes a wheel balancer, tire changer, aligner or inspection equipment their own by adding certain features aimed at helping tire shops save time. One company in this space that specializes in wheel balancing
K&M Top Shop: Ronda Auto Centers Enhances Business Through Service
Back in 1918, Art Ronda opened Ronda Tire, a small tire store in bustling Grand Rapids, Michigan, offering tires to the growing community. In the decades that followed, Ronda Tire gradually grew its tire services and also offered commercial tires, retreading and repairs. Finally in the 80s, its third-generation owners decided to make a change:
There’s Never Been a Better Time for Fuel-Efficient TBR Tire Sales
If you have commercial truck and bus customers, you know they’re struggling with market factors out of their control. They can’t find the parts they need for maintenance and repairs. Their vehicles are getting older and new inventory is few and far between. Diesel prices are through the roof, hovering around $5.50/gallon in some parts
John Bean Releases 15k 4-Post Alignment Lift
John Bean has released its new 15k Four-Post Open Front Alignment Lift. Designed for big jobs, the John Bean 15k Four-Post Alignment Lift has open-front columns, 26-in. runways and integrated 100-in.-long rear slip plates. The lift can accommodate heavy-duty, dual-rear-wheel trucks, while also being suited to accommodate standard, four-wheel alignments on passenger vehicles, the company says.
Monro CEO Credits ‘Operational Improvements’ for Sales Boost
Monro, Inc. announced financial results for its first quarter, ending June 25, 2022, and reported that sales increased 2.3% to $349.5 million, as compared to $341.8 million for the first quarter of the fiscal year ending March 26, 2022. During the first quarter of fiscal 2023, the company opened three stores and closed four stores.
Three Tips When Purchasing a New Automotive Lift
As one of the foundational pieces of equipment in your shop, getting the details right when spec’ing out a new automotive lift can help ensure your workspace remains safe and productive for the lifetime of the machine – often 15 years or longer. There’s a wide variety of lifts on the market, from two-post to
Ranking the Improvements Tire Shops Can Make Today
Over the past year or so, Tire Review has collected a ton of data from tire dealers. And every time we do, we pass it right back on to you in our Rolling with the Numbers series so you can grow your business and increase your revenue opportunities. However, all that data can get overwhelming,
Undercar: Advanced Alignment Diagnostics For Electric Power Steering and ADAS
This webinar is part of “AAPEX Repair Shop HQ Webinar Series: An 8-Part Webinar Series.” Sponsored by AAPEX. With the adoption of ADAS and electric power steering systems, alignments have become more than setting the toe, camber and caster. We will cover adjusting the angles and calibrating sensors and system monitors. You’ll learn about steering
