Tyre Pressure monitoring is an important part of a vehicles maintenance programme especially in light of a recent report. The number of tyre-related deaths and accidents in the UK is likely to increase after new research has revealed that more than one in ten drivers is more likely to buy part worn tyres compared with 12 months ago, probably as a result of the state of the economy
TyreSafe, the UK’s leading tyre safety group have issued the findings and a partner organisation to the Driving for Better business campaign, which is managed by RoadSafe. It has warned that not only could part worn tyres be a false economy, but they could pose a significant safety hazard to drivers and other road users. If drivers purchase second hand tyres they should at the very least check the tread and the tyre pressure of them on a regular basis. By ensuring they have the correct tyre pressure this should prolong the life of the tyre and prevent serious accidents.
Tyre Pressure monitoring is made easy by the tyre pressure device PressurePro, the simple and effective way of tyre pressure monitoring which removes the guesswork of determining the correct tyre pressure of your vehicles
PressurePro takes the guesswork out of tyre pressure monitoring
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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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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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.
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The device that checks ABS/EBS braking systems
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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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.
TP anti fuel theft device prevents the theft of fuel from commercial vehicles
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
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.
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 
