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Ford 6 & 12 Volt Battery Tester from Midtronics

Item Sold As 14.57 01/03/16!!

Midtronics EXP 1050 Ford Battery Tester

aide automotive have a USED Midtroncis EXP 1050 Ford 6 & 12 volt tester for sale.

Although this is a Ford detailed tester, it can be used for any 6 & 12 volt battery vehicle testing.

The EXP range of Midtronics Battery Testers are priced around £800-£1000, This tester is on offer for just £299.00 + vat

The Midtronics EXP 1050 Ford Battery Tester is in excellent condition and is supplied in a Midtronics carry case.

Expandable electrical diagnostic platform analyzers include several technology innovations and enhancements to provide unparalleled accuracy and decision-making. Key advancements available in the various EXP models include:

Dynamic conductance battery testing technology

Advanced diagnostics featuring Digital Signal Processing, DMM and scope functions

Conductance cable drop test

Enhanced communications capabilities

Superior user interface featuring a large graphical screen, icon-based menus, more complete explanations of testing results, scroll bar functionality, full alphanumeric keypad, and hot keys to improve logic and flow

The EXP-1050 Ford Handheld Expandable Electrical System Tester enables you to accurately and decisively diagnose every part of the electrical system, from the battery to the starter and alternator.

Large, easy-to-read display
Advanced analyzer
Digital multimeter
Data management tool

aide automotive can offer a range on new and used Midtronics Battery Testers with printers or without, please contact us to discuss.

Contact aide automotive on 0115 8456471 to review a Rolls Royce Battery Tester for your Service Garage Operation

Midtroncis EXP 1050 Ford 6 & 12 volt tester

Midlands Truck Company Prevents Wheel Theft With “Wheel Stop It!”

Following a reoccurring speight of thefts from a Midlands Truck Body Company’s yard of truck wheels over weekends, The company placed a large order with aide automotive for the Anti Truck Wheel Theft Nut.

With over 20 trucks in stock within the premises, thieves have been removing wheels and tyres resulting in a major headache.

With have the facilities and expertise to design and build bespoke truck bodies to suit all vehicles from 3.5t to 32t.

The Truck body company have become established in the plant and heavy haulage industry as one of the market leaders in the UK for both heavy duty plant and platform bodies. With several blue chip companies including Kier Plant and Sir Robert McAlpine. Being main Fassi agents for Derbyshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, Nottinghamshire and Yorkshire and this company is able to quote the full range of Fassi cranes from 1-195 tonne/metre.

Wheel STOP It is an anti theft commercial vehicle wheel nut that comes with a unique security code tailored to each individual customer.

Each nut is coded and is totally secure, it cannot be removed by anything other than the fastener socket bearing the matching encrypted Wheel Stop it Code.

This system only requires one locking nut per wheel.

Stop Commercial Vehicle Fuel & Wheel Theft! Contact aide automotive today!

Wheel nut To Stop Truck Wheel Theft.

Susie Coils With Easy Grips Make Trailer Coupling Easier
Transport Operators Email Product Focus On Truck Body Components & Accessories See’s aide automotive Have 2 Adverts!

Truck & Bus Product Focus is live and online for a full 12 months.

aide’s enteries are:

Easy Grips – Easy Truck Trailer
Air Brake Coupling Easy Grip is a simple device designed to make tractor-trailer airbrake coupling safer and easier.
The Air Brake Coupling Easy Grip is a low-cost accessory that dramatically improves the ease-of-use of the industry-standard air brake ‘C’ coupling. Easy Grip prevents operator’s hands slipping and thus losing balance while stood between a tractor unit and trailer.
Creating a secure grip and with more control, the coupling of a tractor and trailer has never been so safe or easy.
For the low cost of the Easy Grip Coupling Set, this product is an ideal Health & Safety improvement. Pricing starts at £5.50 + vat.
Easy Grip is reusable on new Susie Cables, a simple push-on fit and easily transferred to replacement coils in event of coil failure.

Auto Lubricating Truck Fifth Wheel Liner
Millions of pounds of grease are washed off truck 5th wheels in the UK every year. This not only has a huge impact on the environment causing water pollution but is also extremely costly to haulage and logistic businesses.
A Truck Fifth Wheel Liner removes the need to regularly lubricate the plate, a dirty job for any operative this liner will save on maintenance time, reduce expenditure on oils / greases, improve on tractor trailer coupling, handling and could also reduce tyre wear and fuel consumption.
A Truck Fifth Wheel Lube Liner takes no more than an hour to fit.
With potential savings against grease usage and improved truck efficiency, a Truck Fifth Lubricating Wheel Liner is a must to review for any truck fleet.

Contact aide automotive to review and price any of our truck body products.

Truck Cable Easy Grip is a simple device designed to make tractor-trailer airbrake coupling safer and easier.

TankGuard is the latest product to protect truck diesel from aide automotive, this new fuel theft alarm will alarm once the fuel cap is removed or a potential thief tampers with the tank.

TankGuard can aklso be used in conjunction with your existing security devices such as locking fuel cap or anti-syphon device.

The Tank Guard the Truck Diesel Fuel Theft Alarm will automatically arm after the ignition has been switched off for sixty seconds.

To view a Truck Diesel Fuel Theft attempt demonstration click on Truck Diesel Theft.

TankGuard Fuel Theft Alarm is a relatively easy aftermarket installation with the option of adding a second sensor for dual fuel tanks.

aide automotive can be contacted via email info@aideautomotive.com or by phone – 0115 8456471

TankGuard The Ultimate Anti Fuel Theft Alarm for Commercial Vehicle Fuel Tanks.

Transport Operator Features Trailer Diagnostics For Specialist Truck & Trailer Services Ltd

Specialist Truck & Trailer Services Ltd boosts diagnostic efficiency with aide

Pudsey, Leeds-based mobile CV repairer Specialist Truck & Trailer Services Ltd has invested in the TrailerCheck 4 Vans light and air brake testing system from aide automotive, with Code Talk diagnostics.

Specialist Truck & Trailer Services Ltd researched various diagnostics systems before deciding on the TrailerCheck system, as the TrailerCheck has the capability to power multiple trailers and carry out ECU diagnostic analysis.

Designed to be mounted in a van or a workshop, the TrailerCheck is a one-man trailer service tool. In trailer light diagnostic mode a single circuit can be powered for fault-finding. TrailerCheck is also protected against short circuits; in this instance, the microprocessor will keep resetting with a back up fuse as protection.

The unit also incorporates two air test gauges, with a handheld remote brake activator and digital pressure gauge – meaning that a single trailer service engineer can work under a trailer, activating brakes and reading pressures.

Switching brakes on and off allows the user to look for wear in S-cams and faulty slack adjusters. The digital pressure gauge measures pressure at the brake chamber, ideal for setting load sensing valves.

EBS trailers can be tested for CAN line integrity, a quick and simple test to confirm the CAN lines are in working order.
STT opted to include the Code Talk trailer diagnostic tool as part of the package, which can read and clear codes on EBS and ABS braking systems.

The Trailer Diagnostics handset will communicate with a trailer’s ECU, reading and clearing fault codes on Wabco, Knorr Bremse and Haldex systems. With no annual software fee and up gradable for future-proofing, the system is said to eliminate the need for code manuals or expensive phone calls, since all the information is within the system.

Code Talk is supplied with all cables to communicate with trailer ECUs and with an optional carry case.

To see further details of the Trailer Light & Air Brake Tester click on TrailerCheck.

Also feel free to call aide automotive ltd on 0115 8456471 to enquire.

Code Talk is the next generation of trailer diagnostics from aide automotive ltd.

aide automotive have a range of bargain BrakeCheck decelerometers & Tapley Meters available for immediate sale!

As we are now getting so close to Christmas, we thought we would offer some Christmas Cracking Deals!

Sale 1 – ITEM SOLD AS OF 02.12.15 12.30 PM
A BrakeCheck Series 2 With PC Download Kit – RRP £464 + VAT – We are able to offer this Kit for Just £300 + VAT. Calibrated for 24 months we will offer a 3 month warranty on the full kit.
The full kit contains – BrakeCheck, Charger, CabCheckS Download Disc & USB PC Cable.

Sale 2 –
A BrakeCheck Series 1 – Calibrated for 24 months & with 3 months warranty, we are offering this tester for just £210.00 + VAT, If you need a printer add £145.00 + VAT (printer will be new). BrakeCheck comes with charger & case!

Sale 3 –
Tapley Brake Meter – The old man of brake meters, this mechanical brake tester is in excellent condition. Calibrated for 24 months with 3 months warranty.

Prices exclude VAT & Carriage.

These offers will sell fast so please call or email to purchase ASAP!

Call 0115 8456471

BrakeCheck Decelerometer Price Offers

Hybrid Car Shut Down Process Film

Blue Print has published a film to demonstrate the hybrid shut down process on the Toyota Prius, Toyota Auris and Lexus CT200h models.

The brand warns that the de-energisation procedure must be carried out for your own safety.

Under no circumstances should you work on the high voltage system without the correct equipment and wearing the correct protective clothing, as you will be exposed to voltages in excess of 200V which can cause death or very serious injury.

See the Hybrid Car Service Guidance Film Here

An increasing number of independent garages are now able to service hybrid cars like the Honda Insight and Toyota Prius

More than 1,000 garages across the UK have received hybrid awareness courses from the Independent Garage Association. Most of the servicing is routine, but mechanics need training in how to cope with high voltage and safety systems before being allowed to work on hybrids.

aide automotive’s Hybrid Vehicle Service Tool Kit is ideal for servicing and general maintenance of Hybrid vehicles systems. At present this is the only kit of it’s kind for auto-servicing professionals, the Hybrid Vehicle Service & Test Tool Kit is the natural choice for small and large garage operations.

This cost effective kit offers quality 1000 Volt rated tools including a multi meter and CAT III 1000 Volt protective gloves.

Contact aide automotive to review or purchase your Hybrid Car Service & Test Tool Kit today! Call 0115 8456471

Hybrid Vehicle Service Tool Kit is ideal for servicing and general maintenance of Hybrid vehicles systems.

Catalytic Converter Anti-Theft Alarm

Thieves are targeting catalysts located in the exhaust system under the vehicle because of the high value of the precious metals they contain.

Thieves simply cut the catalytic converter from the exhaust pipe of a parked car and sell them on to scrap metal dealers.

Taller vehicles (4x4s) are particularly vulnerable as the converters are more accessible. Because they tend to have larger engines, they contain more of the precious metals too.
Information obtained from 40 UK police forces revealed thefts UK had more than doubled between 2010 and 2012.

Some parts of the country saw a significant rise – in Bedfordshire and South Yorkshire thefts increased more than tenfold.

They more than tripled across Cheshire, Greater Manchester and Leicestershire during the same period.

A Department of Transport spokesman said it was not illegal to drive without a catalytic converter but you could be stopped by the police and prosecuted for breaking the law on harmful emissions. Most vehicles will also fail a MOT test without a catalytic converter.

The Anti-Theft Catalytic Alarm “CatGuard”, is fitted to a vehicle in less than an hour and if thieves attempt to remove the Catalytic Converter theft alarm will be activated. This will result in a 114 decibel siren giving a deafening warning to drive the thieves away.

CatGuard the Catalytic Converter Theft alarm has additional outputs to trigger other security devices. For example these outputs may be used to protect the spare wheel or to trigger an alarm if the bonnet catch is released.

Catalytic Converter Theft could seriously affect a business by downtime or the cost!
Read more and contact us at www.catalytic-converter-theft.co

CatGuard is a Catalytic Converter Theft alarm

Trailer Brake, Electrical, Light & Diagnostics Tester

Midland Trailer Service & Repairs based in Nottingham has recently invested in a modern trailer service and maintenance tester, TrailerCheck 4 Vans.

Owner, Dave Anderson started the business with his own DIY trailer tester to get the business off the ground, now with two years behind him and a reputation second to none, Dave decided to upgrade his tools with the professional TrailerCheck & Trailer diagnostics system Code Talk.

Dave explained “Starting a new business can be daunting in the early years, so my initial set up cost was kept to a tight budget. Now I am established I decided to invest in technology tools, I had seen aide automotives TrailerCheck in the press and decided to see what benefit the system would offer me. Following my meeting with aide automotive I quickly saw the benefit of the upgrade from my DIY trailer tester to a modern tool. TrailerCheck has improved my service and with the diagnostics system I can now offer ECU code reading and clearing, a new service to my customers.”

aide automotive talk to many trailer repairers about the benefits of a modern trailer tester against DIY systems. TrailerCheck offers a safe professional tool to maintain trailer air brakes and electrical systems. DIY trailer testers are usually made at home with items found around a workshop. Also powering a trailer via a DIY box has its risks, DIY boxes tend to be powered by batteries direct to a circuit, if the trailer had a short circuit a continuous voltage could burn out the cable loom resulting in further damage and hours of re cabling work.

TrailerCheck has a micro processor controlled circuit board to enable safe trailer testing and power conservation, enabling a engineer to test multiple trailer from single charged battery supply, if using batteries to power the trailer tester a split van charger can be purchased for battery recharging while the travelling, further more mains power options are available in 240 or 110 volt modes.

TrailerCheck also has the bonus of a diagnostics interface and REMOTE controller, Code Talk is an aftermarket engineers diagnostic tool, designed by UK trailer maintenance engineers for engineers.

Simple to use and operate, Code Talk makes trailer diagnostic maintenance an affordable option to any repairer.

Code Talk is all that is needed. No requirement for code manuals, phoning dealers, phoning high rate telephone lines, all the information is within Code Talk – Code Talk is the Diagnostic Manual for Trailers!

Code Talk is supplied with all cables to communicate with trailer ECU’s and with an optional carry case. Code Talk is also a remote controller for the TrailerCheck product range. TrailerCheck is the full electrical testing tool for 24 volt trailers.

Code Talk Remote for TrailerCheck also offers voltage, wire colour and pin information via the display. Trailer repairing made Easy!

Below is a view of the modern day TrailerCheck now installed in Midland Trailer Service & Repairs Service Van.

TrailerCheck now installed in Midland Trailer Service & Repairs Service Van.

aide auto Use Twitter For MOT Products

aide automotive have set up a new Twitter account to promote there range of MOT & garage related products to UK & Worldwide MOT & Garage service centres.

Twitter is an essential component of any content marketing strategy. With approximately 500 million users and an average of 400 million tweets sent per day, Twitter is undoubtedly one of the most popular social media platforms.

The biggest compliment one of your tweets can get is a retweet. The second best is possibly a “favourite”.

@aideMOTproducts We aim to expand a family of garages to offer product information & help your Twitter account with Retweets & Favs.

SEO benefits — Month by month, Google seems to be acknowledging and rewarding the validation that comes through social sharing. And why wouldn’t they? Content that spreads through Twitter is a sign that something good is going on at your place.

A couple of MOT / garage products from aide automotive are:

The BrakeCheck Decelerometer for Roller Brake Tester back up, all UK MOT garages require a backup brake tester, many use an old style mechanical meter but with the latest electronic BrakeCheck your garage will be up to date with the latest tool.

The Hybrid Safe To Service Kit is the latest “HOT CROSS BUN” – garages require the necessary tools to guard against the dangers of electrocution from hybrid-electric vehicles. aide automotive’s Hybrid Vehicle Service Tool Kit is ideal for servicing and general maintenance of Hybrid vehicles systems.

Hybrid Vehicle Service Tool Kit is ideal for servicing and general maintenance of Hybrid vehicles systems.

Contact aide automotive to review or purchase your Hybrid Car Service & Test Tool Kit today! Call 0115 8456471