John Bean^® has been a leader in automotive equipment for garages, tyre shops, and body repair centres since introducing the world’s first wheel aligner back in 1925.

John Bean is here to help expand your business and increase your profitability, with equipment that you can trust.

Why Invest in John Bean?

Pioneer in Alignment Technology: At the core of John Bean^® is cutting-edge technology, utilising advanced sensors, cameras, and sophisticated software for unparalleled accuracy in every adjustment, addressing even subtle alignment nuances.

Precision for Every Vehicle: John Bean's precision solutions cater to a wide range of vehicles, from compact cars to light commercials, ensuring quality alignment services for various vehicle types.

User-Friendly Interface: Investing in John Bean's solutions brings not just technology, but also an easy-to-use, guided software interface designed for efficiency, making alignment accessible to technicians of all levels.

Time Efficiency and Cost Savings: Beyond accuracy, John Bean's technology streamlines the alignment process, reducing downtime, maximising productivity, increasing turnaround time and potentially benefiting your garage's bottom line.

Continuous Innovation: John Bean's commitment goes beyond current technological prowess; it invests in continuous innovation, ensuring alignment solutions stay at the forefront of industry advancements. Garages choosing John Bean are not just investing in today's technology but are future-proofing their alignment capabilities.

Training and Support: Committed to excellence, John Bean^® provides comprehensive training, technical support and digital resources, delivered directly from Snap-on®, empowering technicians to extract the full benefits of the technology and provide a superior service to customers.

John Bean^® V1200 - Portable Imaging Wheel Alignment System

Break the barriers of your alignment space with the John Bean® V1200 wheel aligner, is a compact mobile solution that allows flexibility to perform wheel alignments in a smaller area. 

The V1200 comes with the same productivity-boosting software and features found in our conventional cross-beam alignment systems in a smaller footprint.

 You can get a deal on the John Bean® V1200 for just £10,550 a saving of £2,800 off the listed price^±

^±Offer available until 30th September 2024  

The Revenue-Boosting Potential of Wheel Alignment

Comprehensive wheel alignment services extend beyond the conventional adjustment checks and include a meticulous approach to a vehicle's steering and suspension system. It involves a detailed examination of various components that impact alignment, such as suspension parts, steering linkage, and even tyre conditions. By offering this all-encompassing service, garages position themselves as one-stop solutions for all alignment-related needs.

The Customer Perspective: From the customer's standpoint, a garage that provides comprehensive alignment services offers a distinct advantage. Vehicle owners seek convenience and efficiency. By addressing not only the immediate alignment issue but also identifying and rectifying potential underlying problems, garages create a sense of trust and reliability. This customer-centric approach fosters long-term relationships and positive word-of-mouth, bringing in repeat business and referrals.

The Opportunity for Independent Garages: While expanding services may seem like an investment, the returns in terms of profitability can be remarkable. Comprehensive alignment services allow garages to diagnose and rectify issues that might have otherwise gone unnoticed. By preventing future problems, garages reduce the likelihood of customers returning with major issues down the line that may be uneconomical to fix or at best be disappointing for customers. Preventing larger repair bills for individual customers could be a disadvantage for the garage in the short term it's a huge opportunity to give your customers complete peace of mind while potentially significantly boosting your revenue. 

Additionally, providing interim alignment check-ups can highlight under-car components that require maintenance/replacement in the near future, this educates customers accordingly and can prepare for additional expenses down the line without incurring larger unaffordable expenses down the line.  

With an average cost of £35 for either a front or rear alignment adjustment and around £70 for a four-wheel alignment adjustment. Based on just 10 services a week, offering this additional service could make an approx. £700 of additional revenue. Within a few minutes, you can potentially increase your profits, and give your customers impeccable service they trust, that will keep them coming back to you time and time again.

Building Technical Expertise: To offer comprehensive alignment services, garage technicians need to enhance their technical expertise. This involves staying up to date on the latest advancements in alignment technology and undergoing training to master the intricacies of a comprehensive alignment service. 

By becoming specialists in this niche that affects all vehicles on the road, garages elevate their reputation and attract a customer base looking for expertise beyond standard servicing and repairs.

Marketing the Difference: Garages investing in alignment equipment services should communicate this added value to their customers. Implementing targeted marketing strategies that highlight the benefits of comprehensive alignment services can differentiate a garage from competitors. 

This can include informative leaflets in your reception area, posters or banners, content on your website or emails, or even in-person consultations to educate customers on the advantages of choosing a comprehensive service.

Investing in Quality Equipment: To provide comprehensive alignment services effectively, garages must invest in quality alignment equipment. Whether you’re looking for a high-level, drive-through style machine with automatic lift tracking, or a more compact, wireless design that’s perfect for a garage with limited floor space; John Bean® has an alignment system that will suit your needs. 

We know that not every workshop has the same needs or the same budget and that’s why we’ve developed a range of wheel alignment machines to meet the diverse needs of automotive service professionals. 

Even though we pioneered this technology, we never rest on our laurels and continually offer new, more advanced technologies for your automotive needs.

An Essential Guide to Wheel Alignment Part 1

Wheel alignment plays a pivotal role in automotive maintenance and safety. With this in mind, we have put together a guide to help you understand the advantages of wheel alignment checks. Increase productivity and potentially boost revenue, every single day.

Accurate wheel alignment is essential for the smooth and safe operation of any vehicle. Misaligned wheels can cause a number of issues, including uneven tire wear, reduced fuel efficiency, and poor handling. That's why it's crucial to use high-quality equipment when performing wheel alignments. 

In this article, we'll take a closer look at some of the best practices for using John Bean® wheel alignment systems to ensure your wheel alignment jobs are perfect every time.