The Automotive Blog

New Order & Customer On Board this week !

We will be working with @Trustseal to install a Back Stop Auto Braking System on the Trustseal Road sweeper.

This is the start of a Media Diary to see how the project progresses and completion to customer.

BackStop Trailer & Truck Reversing System is a modern hi tech reversing aide for commercial & mobile plant vehicles.

The BackStop system is an attractive product for transport managers to prevent reversing incidents & vehicle damage.

Reversing is often the cause of vehicle damage or human injury. Fines have been issued to transport operators for employee injury and high costs in repairs for simple low speed reversing incidents. One incident in 2011 when an employee received crush injuries cost the UK transport operator a total of £15,000 in fines and costs.

Contact aide automotive on 0115 8456471 to enquire further about the CV Vehicle Back Stop Auto Braking Reversing System

Contact aide automotive to discuss HGV Fuel Protection on 0115 8456471 or info@aideautomotive.com Our product range – HGV Brake Testers – Caliper Pot Tester – Trailer EBS Testers – HGV Truck Trailer EBS / ABS Sensor Tester – Truck /Trailer Diagnostic Tools – Midtronics Battery Testers – Anti Siphon Devices – ISOCheck – Trailer Locks – Auto Braking Reversing System – HGV Diesel Tank Alarms – Plus More

aide automotive are working with Trustseal to install a Back Stop Auto Braking System on the Road sweeper

Jagelo Haulage a loyal customer who likes the FuelKeep so much its now a standard fit.

Thanks to Vytautas who recently sent through some before & after photos of the FuelKeep install on a new addition to the truck fleet.

FuelKeep is aide automotive’s low cost Anti Siphon device to protect HGV diesel. Jagelo Haulage have been adding a device to all trucks in the fleet, this is what they say:

Jagelo Haulage
“I did have a trial of a FuelKeep and so far happy with it, was as easy to fit and is as good quality as higher cost anti siphons…
Should this cost £32.50 I do feel its fair price and value for money.”

With just 2 of the FuelKeep Anti Siphons left for a low cost trial & test..

From the 50 ASD’s we had to off load to prove the product just 2 are left. We have seen some great photos & response to the products qualities & ease of fitting.

So if you have the need to protect your fuel from those pesky thieves then jump on board & try a FuelKeep today.

So if you want to test & see for your self, buy one now at : FuelKeep HGV Anti Fuel Theft Offer

Contact aide automotive to discuss HGV Fuel Protection on 0115 8456471 or info@aideautomotive.com Our product range – HGV Brake Testers – Trailer EBS Testers – EBS/ABS Sensor Tester – Truck /Trailer Diagnostic Tools – Midtronics Battery Testers – Anti Siphon Devices – ISOCheck – Trailer Locks – Auto Braking Reversing System – HGV Diesel Tank Alarms – Plus More  HGV Siphon

Scania GB Ltd Have A Order On Its Way

20 Air / Electrical #Susie Coil Covers & 10 Easy Grips

Customer requirement for a new Scania truck order, keeping Susie lines clean & grease free & Easy Coupling with the Easy Grips.

Thanks Marc & Scania Grimsby – Packed & Off They Go….???

These covers are a quick and easy fit to a Trucks Coiled Susie Cables, Air Cables & the ISO Susie.

A Weather proof & protective sleeve, this “Sock” will protect the Air / Electrical Hoses.

The last and great bonus is that the cover stops Air lines / Susie Coils becoming Tangled or Damaged.

Read more About Easy Grips

Contact aide automotive on 0115 8456471 or info@aideautomotive.com Our product range – Brake Testers – Trailer Testers – EBS/ABS Sensor Tester – Diagnostic Tools – Midtronics Battery Testers – #HGV #Anti #Siphon #Devices – ISOCheck – Trailer Locks – Auto Braking Reversing System – HGV #Diesel #Tank #Alarms – Plus More

Winter is on its way! ??

Test, Check & Recharge HGV Truck Vehicle Batteries…….

“TEST & CHARGE” is the recommendation for all garages while inspecting or maintaining vehicles this winter.

So with great deals on Midtronics MDX 12/24 volt battery testers, “Test & Charge This Winter!”

Our refurbished MDX Battery testers are of great value & with 12 months warranty this is a great deal to equip a Commercial Vehicle garage with a quality battery tester.

Great saving of 50% from the list price of New MDX Midtronics Battery Testers

https://lnkd.in/djpCtWN

Contact aide automotive to discuss HGV Fuel Protection on 0115 8456471 or info@aideautomotive.com Our product range – Brake Testers – Trailer Testers – EBS/ABS Sensor Tester – Diagnostic Tools – Midtronics Battery Testers – Anti Siphon Devices – ISOCheck – Trailer Locks – Auto Braking Reversing System – HGV Diesel Tank Alarms – Plus More  #HGV #Siphon

Try a Top Notch HGV Fuel Protection Device!

Here’s what people have said:
Sorin Ilinca
“The FuelKeep is off good quality & arrived next day”
Jagelo Haulage
“I did have a trial of a FuelKeep and so far happy with it, was as easy to fit and is as good quality as higher cost anti siphons…
Should this cost £32.50 I do feel its fair price and value for money.”
Roland Ager
“I was so impressed with the first one, which was a bit of a test for my expedition truck, I thought I’d get a second one for the other fuel tank, your product is exceptionally well made and I’m really pleased, thank you!”

So if you want to test & see for your self, buy one now at : https://lnkd.in/gNyJjBj

Contact aide automotive on 0115 8456471 or info@aideautomotive.com Our product range – Brake Testers – Trailer Testers – EBS/ABS Sensor Tester – Diagnostic Tools – Midtronics Battery Testers – #HGV #Anti #Siphon #Devices – ISOCheck – Trailer Locks – Auto Braking Reversing System – HGV #Diesel #Tank #Alarms – Plus More
#Stop #Fuel #Theft #Truck #Haulage

We have some customer feedback!!

Stephen Jordan recently purchased a Fresnel Lens Blind Spot Mirror from aide automotive, Stephen kindly responded to our courtesy email asking for in situate product pics! See below the Lens with an array of blind spot mirrors on Stephens HGV, we have circulated the Fresnel Lens but as you can see the need for many views for the off side blind spot is crucial to see pedestrians & Cyclists. All customers who purchase a product have the chance to send in a product picture to enter into a End Of Year Prize Draw! Buy now A Blind Spot HGV Fresnel Lens here

Contact aide automotive to discuss HGV Fuel Protection on 0115 8456471 or info@aideautomotive.com Our product range – HGV Brake Testers – Trailer EBS Testers – EBS/ABS Sensor Tester – Truck /Trailer Diagnostic Tools – Midtronics Battery Testers – Anti Siphon Devices – ISOCheck – Trailer Locks – Auto Braking Reversing System – HGV Diesel Tank Alarms – Plus More  HGV Siphon

Thinking of the customers here & the service we provide!

Our BrakeCheck re calibration & Product Kit Service has had an upgrade….
With COVID-19 plaguing the world we have added a sanitiser procedure to all Brake Tester service & recalibration returns (also NEW Products Sales) .

Always thinking how to improve our service to our customers at aide auto…

If you own a Bowmonk BrakeCheck & it requires a recalibration check, email officeadmin@aideautomotive.com to get the full details.

With all tools in your workshop, you need to know they are working correctly and in test situations supplying the correct information. With this, we advise that your BrakeCheck is recalibrated.

We will aim to complete the recalibration of your BrakeCheck within 48-72 hours of receipt of the unit.

Option 1 – BrakeCheck Recalibration (ONLY)

Option 2 – BrakeCheck Recalibration with Service & Test

If you would like to book your BrakeCheck in, please email officeadmin@aideautomotive.com

If you have any questions, please feel free to call the office on 0115 845 6471.

Contact aide automotive on 0115 8456471 or info@aideautomotive.com Our product range – #Brake #Testers – #Trailer Testers – #EBS/ABS Sensor Tester – #Diagnostic Tools – #Midtronics #Battery Testers – Anti Siphon Devices – ISOCheck – Trailer Locks – Auto #Braking Reversing System – #HGV #Diesel Tank #Alarms – Plus More

Fly By Nite Undertake Diesel Tank Alarm Install

Day complete of first install for Fly By Nite Conferences in Redditch

The TankGuard Fuel Tank Alarm installed on some BIG fuel tanks across the fleet.

Fly By Nite’s specialised vehicles and dedicated drivers are trusted to deliver by some of the biggest names in the Music, Entertainment, Corporate and Exhibition industries, located in Redditch, close to Junction 3 of the M42.

With the trucks crossing all Europe, Richard Brown opted to protect the twin tanks on each truck with the aide automotive TankGuard Fuel Alarm.

Tank Guard has a sophisticated sensor fitted externally in a discreet location on the outside of the fuel tank. If thieves attempt to remove the locked cap, or jemmy out the sender unit or in any way attack the tank then the Tank Guard will alarm

TankGuard Alarms with 113 decibals when those #fuel pests hang around the truck diesel tank

Contact aide automotive on 0115 8456471 or info@aideautomotive.com Our product range – Brake Testers – Trailer Testers – EBS/ABS Sensor Tester – Diagnostic Tools – Midtronics Battery Testers – Anti Siphon Devices – ISOCheck – Trailer Locks – Auto Braking Reversing System – HGV Diesel Tank Alarms – Plus More

Do We Protect Against HGV Fuel Thieves or not?

aide automotive have been marketing and selling HGV / Commercial Vehicle fuel protection products for 20 years, we see increasing negativity on using anti siphon devices to protect the diesel fuel tank on a truck.

A recent remark was “anti-siphoning devices are a waste of time, you fit them and the bandits drill your diesel tank”

We agree anti siphon devices are not the be and end all to protect a commodity like HGV fuel, but what is?

To protect against any theft the owner has to create security / obstacles to prevent the thief from achieving their aim, instead of negativity to available protection aids and just ignoring the problem, look at the best way to help secure your property! Ignorance will inevitably breed thieves to repeat the act and look for easy targets!

In our 20 years marketing HGV diesel protection we have never had a call saying, “they drilled my tank!” We do have, “they just ripped out the sender unit” or “they just smashed the ASD”. So, the question is, how much is this commodity important to you? To lose a full tank for many is important to protect, also the follow-on inconvenience. So, if you think they will attack the tank, install an alarm, if they siphon fuel while a driver is parked, an Anti-Siphon Device? But overall a starting point is the “padlock” of an Anti-Siphon Device on the filler neck for many….

 
If not, then further protection aides like theTruck Tank Alarm “TankGuard” or Sender Unit Covers to protect the costly rip out of this item.

With this we have a SPECIAL Sample offer of the FuelKeep Anti Siphon Device!

Take a Sample at delivery cost only to prove the durability & quality of this Superb low cost ASD!

aide automotive have been promoting the task of individual wheel brake testing using an infra red thermometer for many years.

In a recent Transport Operator publication an article by IMS Ltd, detailed some guidance on using a thermometer to brake check HGV trailers.

The atricle as per below,:

Here’s some guidance to help identify and resolve trailer braking system-related problems experienced when the vehicle is in service.

“The checks outlined are appropriate for a number of the most common problems such as; overheating brakes, poor braking performance and excessive lining/pad wear.

“Modern tractor/trailer combinations have advanced braking electronics.“Real-life dynamic testing helps to provide a clearer picture of the harmonisation between tractor and trailer.

Brake temperature testing is an easy way of determining just how effectively the tractor and trailer are working together.”

IMS continued: “It is recommended that tractor/trailer synchronisation or harmonisation brake adjustment tests are undertaken on a regular basis to ensure that the combination continues to operate safely and efficiently. “For the results to be
meaningful, the vehicle should be tested under normal, daytoday operating conditions.The tractor/trailer combination should be laden and driven in a conventional manner on the roadfor a period of no less than thirty minutes before commencing
tests. “Temperature measurements should be taken as soon as possible after the vehicle arrives at the workshop. The parking brake should not be applied but very importantly, full safety procedures should be observed to secure the vehicle by hocking
the wheels. “The temperature readings should be taken from the same point on each of the drums/ discs using a correctly calibrated, infrared thermometer. Record the findings for later reference. “Make sure that the configuration of the foundation
brakes fully complies with the brake calculation, referring to manufacturers’ specifications as necessary. The manufacturers’ recommendations can be obtained by locating the axle specifications on the axle serial plate. “It is then time to connect to the EBS unit to access the EBS data parameters and check that these are in line with the brake calculation and foundation brake specifications. “Next, conduct a rolling brake test on a DVSA ATF-approved commercial vehicle brake tester and record the findings. “Once all of the necessary data has been gathered, it’s time to share this with the EBS supplier and axle manufacturer to help identify the cause of the problem and to determine the best course of action to resolve it.”

aide automotive market a HGV Temperature Brake Check gun alone or with a kit of a brake tester (Bowmonk) Truck Or the Truck & Trailer version.

Contact aide automotive on 0115 8456471 or info@aideautomotive.com
Our product range – Brake Testers – Trailer Testers – EBS/ABS Sensor Tester – Diagnostic Tools – Midtronics Battery Testers – Anti Siphon Devices – ISOCheck – Trailer Locks – Auto Braking Reversing System – HGV Diesel Tank Alarms – Plus More