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New so ware also provides two bene ts for Hunter Quick Check Drive and Quick Check Commercial unmanned inspection system customers.

“First, 17.1 bridges the gap between passenger vehicle and heavy-duty inspection systems by measuring those trucks too heavy or wide for the passenger tread system, but not tall enough for the full HD system,” say Hunter o cials. e WinAlign17.1’s second bene t is dual license plate capture, giving customers the ability to track the tractor and trailer as separate assets.

RAVAmerica, the United States division of Ravaglioli SpA of Italy, o ers the RAVAmerica TD 2.0 Smart Aligner, which “works for

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ATE - A brand of Continental. every shop, no matter the surface or li type,” according to RAVAmerica o cials. e system is two post li -compatible “without the use of tables,” can be used “o the oor,” can be taken to the parking lot and is a “complete, four-wheel alignment system measuring the full gamut of alignment angles.” e tablet-based system stores on the wall, comes with a complete database of vehicles that can be updated online and o ers a wide range of other features.

“The drive-on alignment lift is not required, so there is more space saved and less of an investment made,” says Nick McCullough, president, RAVAmerica.

TEXA USA’s Radar Camera Calibration System 3 (RCCS3) uses a miniature, onboard PC and a 75-inch 4k monitor, both synchronized with the company’s so ware to digitally display automatically positioned targets based on vehicle selection.

“Simple and easy to use, the RCCS3 clears considerable workspace in the shop and simpli es operator work ow,” say TEXA o cials.

“ e RCCS3 has several features that allow the operator to perform microadjustments and align the unit easily.” ■

Alignment by the numbers

Service yields 75% average margin, say dealers

Approximately 79% of respondents to MTD’s Tire Dealer Automotive Service Study say they offer alignments at their outlets.

When asked how many alignments they perform each month, respondents said 90 on average — making alignments the third most-performed service, behind oil changes (205 times per month) and tire pressure monitoring systems (120 times per month.)

Respondents reported that the average ticket for an alignment at their locations totals $104.49. Pro t margins on alignments equal 75% on average, according to dealers — the highest pro t margin of all auto service work listed in the study.