Wheel Restoration - The New Hidden Gem for Dealerships
In the innovative space of automotive services and especially in the age of electric vehicles, dealerships are continually looking for solutions to enhance efficiency and improve customer satisfaction. By integrating both UVeye’s tire scanner, Artemis, and Wheel Restore’s automated rim-repair machine, dealerships can now streamline operations, provide great service, and sell wheel restoration products in-house, exposing new revenue streams for dealers.
USING ARTEMIS TO AUTOMATICALLY DETECT WHEEL DAMAGES
Artemis, UVeye’s advanced tire scanning system, improves upon traditional manual inspections by automatically providing detailed insights into a vehicle’s tire and wheel health. This includes almost instantaneous measurements of tread depth, identification of DOT specifications, and detection of alignment issues and rim damage, such as cracks, corrosion, and rim rash. All of this is combined into easy-to-read condition reports like the one seen below.
AUTOMATING WHEEL REPAIR AND REFINISHING WITH WHEEL RESTORE
Earlier this year, UVeye formed a strategic partnership with Wheel Restore, offering a comprehensive solution that identifies tire and rim opportunities and expands service offerings to dealership customers. Wheel Restore specializes in crafting precision diamond-cutters and refinishing robots that automatically paint and apply a clear coat to the rims. According to their website, the fully automated Alloy Wheel Repair Machine delivers top-notch quality and quick turnarounds, making precise micromillimeter adjustments while preserving structural integrity. Their automatic wheel painting machine effortlessly covers both sides of a wheel in a fully automated process.
Pairing these solutions from Wheel Restore with UVeye’s automated inspection technology enhances the benefits for dealerships and collision centers, providing a comprehensive approach to vehicle maintenance and aesthetics.
HOW UVEYE AND WHEEL RESTORE COME TOGETHER
The pairing of Artemis and Wheel Restore’s wheel refurbishment technology creates a strategic workflow for dealerships. When Artemis identifies potential issues with rim damage, dealerships can recommend Wheel Restore’s services for immediate refurbishment. This proactive approach not only addresses customer concerns promptly but also fosters positive experiences, building trust and loyalty.
Artemis generates comprehensive inspection reports, offering valuable data-driven insights for dealerships. These reports empower dealerships to make informed decisions, identify patterns, and implement preventive measures. Early identification and repair of tire and wheel related issues contribute to operational efficiency and cost savings. Emphasizing repair over replacement aligns with a cost-effective strategy, providing dealerships with a sustainable solution.
Wheel restoration is just one of the many new services that dealerships can introduce during the check-in process and prior to the write-up for their customers. Seizing every service opportunity with UVeye opens the door to additional avenues, including PDR (paintless dent repair), body shop and collision work, bumper damage, headlights and tail-lights, glass and windshield repair, and even interior repair powered by Apollo.
Visit www.UVeye.com/contact to connect with our sales team today and explore how UVeye’s cutting-edge inspection tech paired with Wheel Restore’s alloy wheel solutions can transform your dealership operations.
