The latest wheel alignment equipment saves money, Getting in line

WHEEL ALIGNMENT

Automotive Equipment Solutions (AES) provides CV wheel alignment equipment and is the sole UK distributor for Josam – the global industry standard for commercial wheel alignment equipment. Correct wheel alignment is proven to extend tyre life and improve fuel economy. In a test by Volvo Trucks, using Josam equipment, it was evidenced that correctly aligned vehicles can reduce fuel consumption by 2.5%.

Josam’s alignment products offer three measuring systems, depending on application requirements. These range from analogue lasers, to camera technology and new, high-speed rotating lasers, with the latter measuring a 4-axle vehicle in less than 5 minutes.

Volvo Trucks dealer for West Wales, MDSL Garages, recently purchased the

Josam Cam-aligner wheel alignment equipment for its 250-vehicle fleet.

MDSL Garages director Scott Davies says: “The Josam Cam-aligner is user-friendly as it does all the calculations for you, whereas with an analogue system you have to do the maths, measure, adjust, and measure again. With the Cam-aligner you can do live adjustments, which reduces the time taken – plus it is fool-proof to use.

“Also, tyre wear is reduced; before alignment we saw wheels with tyres scrubbing and wearing unevenly. After alignment these issues do not occur. It also has a tangible affect on mpg, leading to fuel savings.”

Although the fleet had regular wheel alignments, these were completed by a subcontractor. Since purchasing this equipment, MDSL can test its vehicles when convenient and offer the service to customers.

For more information, go to a-e-s-uk. co.uk; email info@a-e-s-uk.co.uk; or call 01977 600688