The Automotive Blog

Bayliss Travel recently purchased a range of PSV Anti Fuel Theft Prevention devices from aide automotive ltd.

Bus & coach operators are reporting an increase in fuel stolen while vehicles are parked in yards and depots overnight; with tanks full for the next days work the thieves can syphon tens of litres quickly and quietly.

With the spiralling cost of fuel, police have issued a warning to business owners to ensure fuel is kept as secure as possible.

Relatively easy to fit,  PSV Anti Syphon Devices are a payback investment against stolen diesel fuel.

For coaches with minimal clearance between the body and filler neck, we can offer a Lo Profile version.

Matthew Burke Point out “The fuel prices rise and so does the theft of fuel. Fitting any fuel theft prevention product is a way of helping to reduce this problem. Our Anti Siphon products are easy to fit and on PSV’s  reduce the possibility of theft to more or less zero.”

Contact aide automotive for a fleet quote by clicking on PSV Fuel Theft Prevention

Anti Siphon Device to Stop Fuel Theft From Buses, Coaches Or PSV

BrakeCheck approval by National Express

National Express is ordering the BrakeCheck system following a successful demonstration at its Walsall depot. Nick Sorrill, head of quality assurance, explains: “National Express takes every step to ensure our duty of care policy and high safety standards are constantly adhered to. To this end, there is no exception or compromise where our bus and coach Brake Testing programme is concerned.

“For those brake tests carried out where there is no rolling road available or on the rare occasion they break down, we must have confidence that we have a viable alternative for providing an accurate recording of the service, secondary and hand brake. After some research into what products were available to achieve this we found BrakeCheck to be the one.

“BrakeCheck proved to be 100 per cent accurate when compared to a previous test on our roller brake tester. This and the fact that BrakeCheck is VOSA-approved sealed the deal for us. Consequently, we are now rolling them out to our other depots across the bus and coach businesses.”

Brake Tester Using Brake Efficiency to Report On Truck Brakes

aide automotive have introduced the Mechanical Tapley Decelerometer to the product range.

Having marketed and sold thousands of electronic decelerometers since 2002 the Tapley Meter is now available.

A Tapley Brake  Meter has been around for years and used as a back up to a MOT roller brake tester.

A Tapley Brake Meter is  in the main used to test 4×4 vehicles or used if a Roller Brake Tester is faulty within an MOT Test station, this decelerometer can also be used to test all types of vehicles, from heavy trucks and buses to vans. A Tapley Brake Testing Meter needs no electrical connections and it’s so portable that you can take the Tapley Meter to the vehicle instead of the other way around.

A Tapley Brake Meter measures Braking Efficiency.

Matthew Burke said “We see the Tapley name as the name in brake testing equipment and often receive esquiries to purchase. Although we like to promote modern electronic brake meters this product will never die and deserves a place in our product range.”

Contact aide automotive on 0115 8456471 to price a Tapley Mechanical MOT Brake Tester.

MOT Tapley Brake Meter

Nearly a quarter of motor breakdown policies do not cover misfuelling, according to new research by financial research company Defaqto.

The analysis of 288 policies showed that 23 per cent exclude cover if you fill your car up with the wrong fuel.

According to the AA, more than 100,000 motorists put the wrong fuel in their car every year.

Meanwhile, it was found that 14 per cent of motor breakdown policies do not provide cover if you run out of fuel.

Mike Powell, Insight Analyst for General Insurance at Defaqto, said: “Drivers putting the wrong fuel into a vehicle not only face a huge repair bill but may also find that their breakdown policy doesn’t provide cover for their vehicle to be towed to a garage.

“Even those motor breakdown policies that do cover such an eventuality will tend to find that the extent of the coverage is limited to towing the car to a garage or to their destination.”

 

Solo Diesel is a Mis Fuelling prevention Device, this product stops wrong fuelling.

Contact aide automotive on 0115 8456471 or go to www.petrol-in-diesel.com if you do not want to risk a Mis Fuel.

Solo Diesel Mis Fuelling Protection

Following a successful retro fit to in use Ginster delivery vans, Ginsters Pasties have now made the Solo Diesel Mis Fuelling device a standard fit to all new vans.

Mis-fuelling takes place when you put petrol in a diesel vehicle. The number of diesel cars on the road has increased, and therefore so have the problems and associated costs of misfueling. Putting petrol in your diesel car is easily done as the nozzle on a diesel pump has a larger diameter than an Unleaded fuel nozzle, so the Unleaded fits into the filler neck of the Diesel vehicle without any problems.

Putting Petrol in a diesel car has become more popular over the last few years and is easily done. The nozzle of a petrol pump is smaller than a Diesel nozzle, and therefore fits into the fuel tank without resistance. All you need is for something to catch your attention and you have an expensive repair bill on your hands (and sometimes an insurance claim!)

The Solo Diesel was installed on production, the new Ginsters vans were supplied by Solomon Commercials with a Mercedes Sprinter chassis.

Solo Diesel will fit a high percentage of vans and cars on UK roads, cost effective and easy to fit, take the worry out of wrong fuelling a diesel vehicle.

To enquire further or to receive a fleet quote click on Wrong Fuel or to go to the dedicated Solo Diesel Website click on Wrong Fuel.

Solo Diesel The Mis fuelling Device From Petrol In Diesel

Following the increased interest in In Cab Camera’s from our customer base, aide automotive have also backed this up with a support service for those who require assistance in reporting footage for insurance claims.

On Board recording cameras are becoming an essential tool in vehicle incident evidence for vehicle operating companies, recent “Crash For Cash” scams have made the use of a camera an excellent tool in proving the scammers.

Dealing with claims and reporting the incident can be a time consuming trial and making sure  the correct information to win a claim is passed to the insurance company.

aide automotive can offer basic report or comprehensive analysis of all data with a full report acceptable to courts and insurance companies. Using data and video footage from the system, aide automotive can offer in depth Forensic analysis and the preparation of comprehensive reports, to assist in defending driving offences or disputed collision details.  This is via our own Expert Witness in this field and would include court appearances if required.  Whilst this is an additional cost service, this would usually be funded by insurance companies as it could drastically reduce their exposure to claims OR be reclaimed from the third party in settlement of a claim.

Matthew Burke of aide automotive said “Offering a support service to In Cab Truck Driver Camera’s is a positive way of helping our customers report on road incidents with confidence. Our service is a professional service carried out by respected personnel in the road incident sector.”

To enquire further on On Board Driver Recorders or Incident Camera’s please call 0115 8456471 or email shoponline@aideautomotive.com

On Board Driver Camera for Trucks, Buses, Vans, Cars Or Coaches

Improve Trailer Maintenance With the Unbeatable Code Talk

Code Talk is the next generation of trailer diagnostic tools from aide automotive ltd. Code Talk is an ideal cost effective diagnostic tool to quickly read and clear codes on EBS/ ABS braking system.

The hand set will communicate with a trailer’s ECU, reading and clearing ABS/EBS fault codes on Wabco, Knorr Bremse and Haldex systems. With this workshops can eliminate fault finding by reading the ECU codes to determine where the fault lies. Being able to clear historic codes is ideal within a service and inspection, knowing a system is clear and then reviewing to see that faults the ECU has recorded is beneficial.

With NO annual software fee the Code Talk is by far the best Trailer Diagnostic Tool on the UK market. Upgrade able for future proofing the Code Talk will out last and beat any Texa or JalTest system.

Code Talk Diagnostic is an aftermarket engineer diagnostic tool, Code Talk has been 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.

Remember 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 and wire pin and colour information on the display. Trailer repairing Easy!

Matt Burke advised ” This excellent product is ideal for a trailer service engineer, low cost diagnostics and with no annual software fee this device will improve maintenance and work.”

Contact aide automotive by clicking Code Talk Trailer Diagnostics

Trailer Diagnostics With Code Talk a ECU Code Reader

aide automotive ltd Introduce a Low Cost “Budget” In Cab Incident Camera

The DRaa100 is the latest In Cab Incident Camera from aide automotive ltd.

Following the success of the BlackVue DR350 we are now pleased to offer a new device for the commercial vehicle market that equals quality at an excellent price.

The DRaa100 Drive Recorder with its simple mounting bracket is designed for any vehicle.

Ideal for all applications such as Police, Ambulances, Fire Service, Couriers, Hauliers, Taxi, Fleet operators and Private Cars and many more.

It also features a “Motion Detection Mode” when parked. If an object or person comes into the field of view when the vehicle is parked, then the DRaa100 will save the file as an event file. This will assist when somebody damages a vehicle whilst parked (ideal on small vehicles).

The DRaa100 is not equipped with GPS, this in most cases is not a requirement for a Driver Recorder as tracking hardware can offer GPS data if analysing an incident.

With a basic software platform the DRaa100 is a quality product that would be accepted by insurance companies for road incident evidence.

Commenting on the Budget Camera Matthew Burke said “With this camera any driver is able to add the security of video evidence to any potential road incident, video footage is just simply inconclusive to claims and this camera is ideal for any user, truck drivers or car. An excellent product with a great low price!”

Contact aide automotive by calling 0115 8456471 or click on Driver Recorder to enquire online.

In Cab Driver Recorder

TrailerCheck 4 Vans installed in 22 TIP Service Vans. aide automotive Ltd

TrailerCheck’s ECU diagnostics Reader has now the option of reading and clearing codes on the following systems: Haldex, Wabco & Knor Bremse Anti Lock Braking Systems and Haldex, Wabco & Knor Bremse Electronic Braking Systems.

TrailerCheck is available is portable test boxes or van / workshop installed units. Remote Code Talk also covers reading and clearing of fault codes within the trailers ECU. Furthermore TrailerCheck 4 Vans  / Workshop also incorporates air test gauges enabling a total one man maintenance tool for trailers.

TIP Trailer Rental part of GE Capital recently placed an order for 22 Trailer Lights and Diagnostic testers, positive feedback made the decision to move from a Scrutineer to the Van TrailerCheck.

Trailer Tester As Supplied to TIP Trailer Rental

ISOCheck Lite is a new product from aide automotive ltd.

The ISOCheck Lite is a test box to test the Trucks ISO socket for pin faults.

Simple to use and with an excellent clear use guide this test box will quickly identify which pin has a fault.

This box makes testing an ISO 7638 socket simple and quick!

Simply plug the Susie lead into the test box, turn the truck ignition on, review the light sequence on the ISOCheck and then refer to the user guide to identify which pin is at fault.

Sales Directr Matthew Burke said “We offer excellent products in our range and the ISOCheck Lite is no different. We have seen sales increasing recently, especially through our distributors. Feedback has been excellent and follow on sales have been seen. Well done to our engineers.”

Contact aide automotive on 0115 8456471 or email shoponline@aideautomotive.com

ISO Socket Testers