May 2021

T he era of lockdown-led automotive neglect that has been 2020 and 2021 will make tyres an opportunity you don’t want to miss. Why let fast-fits and tyre specialists take your business? Get kitted up with the right equipment and you will be ready to roll into the future. Solutions According to Hofmann Megaplan original founder James Boon, the company looks to offer more than just machinery. “One of the first things I did when we established the UK operation back in 2004 was to partner a number of tyre wholesalers. If someone is just starting into tyres for the first time then getting the right tyre supply is as important as having the right equipment. “Today, the company has a range of solutions for both the first-timer and the experienced, established tyre bay. Valuable, complimentary products such as the TreadSmart 2 42 AFTERMARKET MAY 2021 TYRES AND TYRE BAY EQUIPMENT www.aftermarketonline.net Tyres are an all-round opportunity for garages looking to grow their revenue streams, and as lockdown eases it could be a flood, so be ready ROLLING WITH THE PUNCTURES drive-over tyre tread health checker can help generate extra tyre sales, as well as ancillary services such as wheel alignment. In fact, the company can supply complete turnkey tyre facilities that enables better generation of tyre sales, which in turn can be capitalised on through services such as alignment and nitrogen inflation, all supported by products to make life easier and safer, such as their portable wheel lifting units. “We are always at the forefront of the ‘around the wheel’ technology, and supplying someone with a high- end tyre changer and balancer, who you supplied with an entry-level package 10 years before is hugely satisfying, as you know you played a part in helping them develop their business.” Latest focus James continued: “The latest focus for Hofmann Megaplan is the Electric Vehicle market, where heavier wheels and Above: Hunter Road Force Elite (RFE) gets to work on a Porsche Taycan