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BrakeCheck, excellent tool in testing brake efficency

April 16th, 2010 Comments off

BrakeCheck is the device to conduct regular brake tests.  Brake testing on a regular basis is crucial to running a safe, efficient and cost effective organisation. Failure to do so can results in severe penalties from fines to imprisonment.

BrakeCheck gives drivers and operators the back up to report promptly any defects or symptoms of defects that could adversely affect the safe operation of their vehicles. A portable battery-powered device that can be used by vehicle workshops, government traffic authorities, testing and inspection stations to test and report on vehicle brake efficiency. BrakeCheck is VOSA & MOT approved. VOSA are continually advising operators, commercial repairers and in house workshops to complete regular inspection sheet brake test. BrakeCheck will conduct a service, secondary & parking brake test with ease and store in its memory for later printing via PC or portable printer.

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Diesel Key. The answer to misfuelling diesel cars with petrol

April 12th, 2010 Comments off
DieselKey prevents misfuelling a diesel car with petrol

DieselKey prevents misfuelling a diesel car with petrol

One of the biggest causes of car insurance claims could soon be a thing of the past thanks to a  device that prevents drivers from misfuelling  petrol into a diesel car.

It is thought that around 150,000 drivers put unleaded fuel into a diesel car each year, and this leads to a number of car insurance claims, many of which ar turned down and seen as negligence on the part of the driver.  This can then lead to costly repair bills for the car owner.

However, a simple device DieselKey prevents misfuelling. With the high cost and inconvenience of a diesel engine being filled with petrol, this device will cut out the risk of expensive repair costs and vehicle downtime.

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ABS/EBS Braking systems easily checked with ISOCheck

April 9th, 2010 Comments off

Finding a defective ABS in cab warning light means operators cannot afford to ignore ABS warnings especially as VOSA up their roadside checks. The ISOCheck Test Lead, is a simple device which quickly confirms the correct information is being supplied from the unit to the trailer and from the trailer to the unit.

Dri-Pak the household cleaning product company have recently purchased an ISOCheck from aide automotive and found it a great asset to their business. Ian their workshop manager says ISOCheck has increased the efficency of his delivery vehicles. Dri Pak use both their own vehicles and also sub contract drivers. They’ve experienced issues when a driver changes trailer and suddenly an ABS warning light appears. The difficultly lies in tracking down where the problem is, in the Truck or the Trailer? ISOCheck can quickly determine where the issue is so that the problem can be rectified!  This simple solution takes the headache away from busy workshops.

aide automotive has a range of automotive products

The device that checks ABS/EBS braking systems

The device that checks ABS/EBS braking systems

Battery Testers Identify Battery Efficency!

April 7th, 2010 Comments off

Testing batteries is a great start to confirm the efficiency of any vehicle. Midtronic Battery Testers have the added benefit of providing a print out for your customer or records. They can be used on any type of vehicle, from cars, motorcycles to light or heavy commercials.

Tyres and brakes can be replaced before they fail, but what about a battery? Using a Midtronics Battery Tester it will be possible to identify the efficiency of a battery and identify if it needs replacing or servicing. All data can be detailed on an optional infra red printer or downloaded to a PC.

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Anti Fuel Theft Devices

April 5th, 2010 Comments off

Fuel theft is a common problem as more and more thieves seem to be siphoning fuel from private and commercial vehicles.  For a business this is a costly problem, however a small investment in a fuel theft device can soon put a stop to fuel syphoning.

Check out these anti-syphon devices for the right product for stopping fuel theft of your vehicle. Or click aide automotive for our full product range
 

 

TP anti fuel theft device prevents the theft of fuel from commercial vehicles

TP anti fuel theft device prevents the theft of fuel from commercial vehicles

PressurePro Sensors

April 2nd, 2010 Comments off

With the Easter holiday approaching, caravaners and motorhomers who have purchased a PressurePro system need to check their PressurePro wheel sensors are working corectly.

Matthew Burke Says “We always see an increase in replacement sensor sales before holiday periods but the Easter holiday is always a starting point for PressurePro users to check there sensors and order replacements. As caravans and motorhomes have been stored for quite a few months over the previous year and into the new year, sensors could have expired their battery life and require to be replaced.”

aide automotive offer replacement sensors for the PressurePro Tyre Pressure Monitoring System.

Tyre Pressue checks to ensure safe arrival for caravaners

March 31st, 2010 Comments off

With more than 2 million extra caravan holidays predicted in the UK this year, TyreSafe is reminding caravanners to make sure all of their tyres are safe for travel before taking to the road.

Caravans left standing throughout the year can develop flatspots or suffer from exposure to UV rays which may lead to handling issues or premature failure. Additionally, tyre pressures should be checked not only on the caravan, but also on the towing vehicle and adjusted accordingly to take account of the extra load.

Drivers who set off on under-inflated tyres, greatly increase the risk of suffering from rapid tyre deflation and a potentially serious accident.

Drivers who do not meet these legal requirements not only increase the risk of being involved in an accident, but can also incur fines of up to £2,500 and three penalty points per illegal tyre.

aide automotive  promote tyre safety and recommend the PressurePro LIVE tyre pressure monitoring device.

Vehicle Diagnostics – Essential Tool for Commercial Vehicle Repairers.

March 29th, 2010 Comments off

Diagnostic tools are now a must for any commercial vehicle operator or repairer. Break-downs are an extremely costly exercise for operators in terms of time, call outs and delayed customer deliveries. In the current economic climate a truck diagnostic tool can only save a company money as it wastes no time in identifiying the problem. These devices immediately home in on the problem allowing immediate action to be taken. Why outsource repairs such as dash board warning light clearing and ECU code clearing from expensive dealers or expert diagnostic repairers when for a small investment this can be covered in house.

 

The Launch X-431 Vehicle Diagnostic tool is already the best selling scan tool in the world and rapidly becoming the tool of choice for all workshops

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Launch X431

Launch X431

Battery Testing avoids Breakdowns

March 26th, 2010 Comments off
Flat Batteries Are One Of The AA’s Top Reasons For Call Outs but by servicing batteries on a regular basis these costly call out fees can be avoided!
Make sure you test your batteries as regularly as possible to see if they need recharging

 

Also by charging your batteries on a frequent basis prolongs their life span.

By following this advice you can avoid the cost of call out fees aand or replacement batteries!

aide automotive recommends the Midtronics Battery Tester which can be used on any type of vehicle from cars, to light or heavy commercial vehicles or motorcycles. A battery tester details the health and functionality of the battery. It identifies the efficiency and reports on the state of charge, voltage and capacity. All Midtronic battery testers have the option to print a hard copy report and can be recorded with the service sheet.

It is a common myth that a vehicle recharges a battery while driving, however this is not true, it merely replaces the lost capacity used. A battery needs to be recharged fully to avoid breakdowns. Modern trucks power a lot of electrical items such as TV’s, microwaves and kettles while static. This will drain the battery and not replace the capacity so recharging is essential if the full life of a battery is to be maintained!

 

 

 

Midtronics Battery Tester suitable for any vehicle.

Midtronics Battery Tester suitable for any vehicle.

Anti-Fuel spill device for trucks

March 22nd, 2010 Comments off

With fuel theft on the increase companies need to prevent thieves from siphoning and skimming fuel from their company vehicles. 

aide automotive has a range of popular anti-fuel theft devices so it’s decided to add another great device to it’s extensive range. The Hercules Floating Ball is a new anti-syphoning device that not only acts as a misfuelling device but also prevents fuel spillages. All in all it saves an organisation money in terms of the cost of potential stolen fuel, replacement fuel and fuel spillages  Anti-spill device for trucks