Dee Pat’s Awsomotive adds Hunter alignment system in Selden

Dee Pat’s Awsomotive in Selden has installed a Hunter Scissor Alignment Lift with WinAlign® software as Suffolk County drivers face pothole damage after winter. The shop says the system improves wheel-alignment accuracy, helps protect EVs and driver-assist systems, and is the only one of its kind in the region. Why it matters: - Suffolk County drivers are dealing with wheel damage from winter potholes, which can trigger uneven tire wear, poor steering response and safety-system problems. - Dee Pat’s Awsomotive says its new alignment setup is designed to deliver faster and more accurate repairs that help restore factory specifications. - The shop says the system is especially useful for electric vehicles, low-profile performance cars and modern vehicles with driver-assist technology. What happened: - Dee Pat’s Awsomotive announced the availability of a Hunter Scissor Alignment Lift with the WinAlign® Computerized Console at its Selden, New York shop. - The shop says the equipment is the only Hunter Scissor Alignment lift in the region. - Owner Jeff Boeckel said the technology provides a digital diagnostic of wheel geometry that is more accurate than traditional methods. The details: - The Hunter Scissor Alignment Lift is a level, drive-on platform built for precise measurements. - The WinAlign® console compares a vehicle’s current alignment against factory specifications stored in a database. - Customers receive a before-and-after printout of the vehicle’s alignment for insurance and personal records. - The shop says the system helps protect EVs, which are heavier and can wear tires faster when wheels are misaligned. - Dee Pat’s Awsomotive says digital alignment is important for vehicles with Lane Assist and Emergency Braking because cameras and sensors must be positioned correctly. - The shop says the lift is a zero-degree drive-on angle system with no ramps, which helps reduce scraping on lowered suspensions and performance vehicles. - Dee Pat’s Awsomotive says the system is safer for luxury cars and performance cars than older drive-on lift systems. - The shop says pothole impacts can move wheels out of alignment until they are corrected at an auto shop. Between the lines: - The announcement ties a local repair-service upgrade to a broader regional pothole problem and state road-repair funding. - Long Island has received $60 million in state funding to address potholes, and New York has a mandate to repair more than 175,000 potholes statewide. - The timing is meant to catch drivers as the 2026 paving season begins and after a long winter of rough-road driving. - The messaging also positions the shop as a technology-forward option in a crowded repair market. What’s next: - Dee Pat’s Awsomotive is offering the digital wheel-alignment service to Suffolk County residents. - The shop says May is the best time for a wheel alignment as paving work begins and road conditions improve. - Drivers in nearby communities including Mt. Sinai, Stony Brook, Farmingville, Coram and Centereach can also use the Selden location. The bottom line: - Dee Pat’s Awsomotive is using high-end alignment equipment to turn Suffolk County’s pothole problem into a safety and repair pitch for local drivers.