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ALIGNMENT & ADAS

WHEEL ALIGNMENT
EQUIPMENT GUIDE

Alignment is the service that completes tire, suspension and post-repair work. Here's what a modern alignment bay takes — and how the equipment gets financed.

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Wheel and alignment shop with a vehicle on an alignment rack and wheel service equipment.

Wheel alignment is the capability that ties a shop together: tire work, suspension jobs and collision repairs all end at the alignment rack. Shops that bring it in-house finish the whole job — customers stop leaving for the last step.

A modern alignment bay is a matched system: measuring equipment, a platform designed for alignment work, and — on modern vehicles — often a calibration step that follows.

WHAT A MODERN ALIGNMENT BAY INCLUDES

THE ALIGNMENT SYSTEM

Professional 3D imaging alignment systems — targets, cameras/clamps and measurement software
Vehicle-specific alignment data handled by the system's software and updates
Wheel-service accessories — turnplates and slip-plate configurations per the manufacturer's design

THE PLATFORM

Alignment racks and alignment-capable lifts built by the manufacturer for alignment workflows
Scissor or four-post alignment lift configurations depending on bay design
The largest single line of most alignment-bay projects

THE PAIRED CAPABILITY

ADAS calibration equipment — many modern vehicles require calibration after alignment
Tire service equipment where the bay handles complete wheel work

WHAT SHOPS CONSIDER BEFORE ADDING ALIGNMENT

SERVICE DEMAND — tire, suspension and post-repair work all feed the alignment rack
THE SYSTEM — current-generation 3D imaging systems are the professional standard; specifications and vehicle coverage questions belong with the equipment supplier
THE PLATFORM — the rack or lift must match the alignment system's requirements as defined by the manufacturer
THE ADAS QUESTION — many equipped vehicles need calibration after alignment, which is why the two capabilities are often planned together
NEW VS USED — eligible used alignment systems may be considered; software currency and support status matter

Compatibility between an alignment system and a specific rack or lift follows manufacturer documentation — confirm with your equipment supplier.

PLANNING AN ALIGNMENT BAY?

System, rack, tire equipment and calibration — one structured application can carry the complete bay.

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FINANCING THE ALIGNMENT BAY

The alignment system and its rack or lift are commonly financed together as one project — often with tire equipment, shop air or ADAS calibration equipment in the same application.

Eligible used alignment equipment may be considered depending on age, condition, seller and documentation.

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

POPULAR FIXFIN QUESTIONS

Can I finance used automotive equipment?

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Can I finance a complete shop?

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What equipment does an auto repair shop need?

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Two-post or four-post lift?

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Can installation and freight be included in financing?

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Can my equipment dealer start the application?

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Can I finance a complete mobile service van?

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Do I need a quote before applying?

QUOTE CHECKLIST

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