Why your workshop needs tyre changers and wheel balancers

Are customer expectations rising and your competition fierce?
Independent motor mechanics must look for every opportunity to diversify revenue and improve service convenience.
One of the most practical investments is an entry-level wheel balancer and tyre changer.
While many smaller workshops rely on subcontracting tyre services, bringing this capability in house delivers clear advantages, says Logicar.
First, customers appreciate a one-stop shop for repairs and tyres. Even a basic tyre changer and wheel balancer can equip your workshop to handle puncture repairs and fitting new tyres.
Second, margins on tyre services are often stronger than many routine repairs, says Logicar, which states that entry-level machines like the THINKCAR TTC 511 Tyre Changer and TWB 611 Wheel Balancer have a modest upfront cost but can pay for themselves quickly.
The TTC 511 offers a swing arm design, 10”-21” maximum rim diameter, three-speed adjustable tyre shovel, with ability to upgrade a DAS auxiliary arm later, user friendly, and efficient.
Meanwhile, the TWB 611 Wheel Balancer features automatic data entry for rim size, multiple balancing modes (dynamic, static, and ALU for alloys), and an LED display with weight placement guidance.
It also includes an automatic stop and brake function that positions the wheel precisely where the weights are needed, reducing errors and rework.
Third, offering tyre services helps attract new customers who initially come for tyres but stay for broader mechanical work.
Tyres are a recurring need, and positioning your workshop as a convenient, cost-effective solution builds loyalty over time.
Finally, investing in this equipment gives your apprentices valuable hands-on training in another essential automotive skill.
Teaching them to safely operate a tyre changer and balancer builds their confidence, increases their value to your business, and ensures consistent quality standards across your team.
Logicar says independent mechanics don’t need the most sophisticated equipment to make a meaningful impact.
It states a reliable entry-level wheel balancer and tyre changer like these THINKCAR models can diversify revenue, improve workflow, and deliver a better experience for your customers.
Now is the time to consider whether your business can afford not to have these essentials on hand, says Logicar.

For more information, call Logicar on 1300 322 782.