Abstract: The present invention relates to a scale for use in measuring and straightening damaged vehicles in a so-called vehicle alignment apparatus, especially when the measuring is made by using a laser beam, said scale including a fastening means for freely depending fastening of the scale at certain locations on the vehicle, a scale body having a graduated scale, and a line cross that is adjustable to selected position in relation to the fastening means, the graduated scale indicating the distance of the line cross from a predetermined reference point, preferably the joint between the fastening means and the vehicle.