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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’s Anti-Viral Fogging system with 5 Litre disinfectant – Great price Of JUST – £249.00 + VAT Super Antiviral Disinfectant’s powerful formulation kills arrange of pathogenic viruses in under 5 minutes.

The safe formula is suitable for use on most non-porous surfaces and when used as directed, leaves treated surfaces safe for human contact.

Independently tested February 2020 to European Standard BSEN 14476 Effective according to BS EN 14476 against enveloped viruses Kills 99.99% of germs and viruses Effective within 5 minutes Cleans and disinfects Non bleach formula Safe for food preparation areas Non tainting General purpose sanitiser Ready to use Tested to BS EN 14476, BS EN 1276 & BS EN 13697 Suitable for use in Chemical Fogging machines FEATURES Compact machine Ideal for house parties and small venues 500ml bottle of fluid included Ready for use Remote control with 5m cable SPECIFICATIONS Heating element: 500W Heat up time: 5 minutes Tank capacity: 500ml Power supply: 220-240Vac 50Hz

Contact aide automotive on 0115 8456471 or info@aideautomotive.com Our product range – HGV 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

Trailer VOR Lock Order Taken from a Returning Customer Today!

Fleet Assess was founded by Niven Whiteoak in 2015.

With more than 25 years’ experience of the commercial trailer industry, with 20 plus years in the trailer rental sector.
Fleet Assess offer a one stop shop solution for all your trailer requirements, including trailer rental, procurement, maintenance, fleet management, repair, refurbishment, disposal, trailer sales and insurance assessment.

Following an order way back in 2016, Niven contacted aide automotive this week to repeat an order for the Trailer Security & VOR Lock.

We even could match his key number from 2016 so he has a fleet key for all locks.

Read more about Trailer Susie Locks

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

Truck Fuel Tank Alarm Installer Approved

Following the approval of a NEW TankGuard Installer This Week.

AE Teesside have sent through some new photos of the customer HGV & Tank Alarm Install.

Paul Loughran Transport’s DAF truck was fitted in an excellent time for a first install. Paul contacted aide automotive to discuss the tank alarm product as a solution to a continued fuel theft attempt on his truck, looking at the cost we agreed to let AE Teesside (a local tachograph centre) to install the fuel security alarm and become an official installer for the north east of England.

Tank Guard automatically arms after the ignition has been switched off for sixty seconds. With 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 alarm will be activated. This will result in a 114 decibel siren giving a deafening warning to drive the thieves away.

Contact aide automotive on 0115 8456471 to discuss our Fuel Theft prevention products for HGV’s.

England’s Commercial Vehicle traffic commissioners report emphasising the importance of competent #brake #testing procedures for heavy vehicles.

Acknowledging that operators had been investing in roller brake testing, the TCs were pleased to note that this was improving brake performance at annual test.

“In 2017/18, there were almost 10,000 fewer failures for service brake performance at commercial vehicle annual tests than in 2013/14,” said the report.

“The biggest improvement we have seen is for trailers – in the same period, an extra 5,500 passed their brake performance test the first time.” However, while the TCs praised these “really encouraging” results, they insisted that there was “more to achieve” – not least because “brake failures are still dominating the top ten reasons for MOT failure”. There were 22,000 failures for service brake performance in 2017/18; and the TCs highlighted a range of commonly recurring issues relating to brake tests. One such issue was that of periodic maintenance inspection (PMI) brake checks being conducted on unladen vehicles and trailers with wheels locking at very low brake efforts; another was test printouts saying ‘pass’ where it was clear one or more brakes were not working properly. Operators and transport managers failing to understand the information on the printout was a further bugbear, as was the issue of technicians conducting brake tests failing to identify potential serious safety concerns. TCs also highlighted a general failure to grasp that the standards applied at PMIs should actually be higher than minimum annual test requirements.

Also, there are a great number of commercial workshops who are still of the misconception that all of the aforementioned brake tests have to be performed on a roller brake tester. This is not the case! The Traffic Commission has allowed the use of a DVSA-approved brake tester, like a decelerometer / BrakeCheck, for all non-MOT brake tests.

Contact aide automotive on 0115 8456471 or info@aideautomotive.com Our product range – HGV 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

Portable Brake Testing Using a Bowmonk BrakeCheck

ISOCheck Prevents Trailer Rollover!!

Truck & Bus Email Focus On Time This Week. Truck Body Components is this weeks feature, aide automotive feature again….

ISOCheck can be used as a constant visual aide on any truck and trailer, especially for double decker or car transporter trailers.

Double decker trailers with a defective EBS system would vastly increase the chances of roll over or jack-knife.

With ISOCheck in place a driver or depot gateman would be able to see the RED warning light. ISOCheck EBS tests the ISO Socket 7638 Pins 1 to 5 but also tests Pins 6 & 7,”the EBS CAN lines”. ISOCheck is compatible with all electronic braking systems, Wabco, Knorr Bremse and Haldex,

Contact aide automotive for prices / information

0115 8456471

info@aideautomotive.com

Double decker trailers with a defective EBS system would vastly increase the chances of roll over or jack-knife

Truck & Bus Email Focus Last Week Was Commercial Vehicle Security

Vehicle Security is the Feature, Preventing Freight Crime is a Continued Concern to the haulage trade and aide automotive offer the solution to protecting truck diesel fuel.

Cost effective and reliable the FuelKeep Value is :

• Low cost – high value

• High strength steel

• Quick & easy permanent fit

• High fuel flow

• Extensive range of model

As well as the FuelKeep HGV Anti Siphon, the TankGuard Fuel Tank Alarm was entered into the email.

The Truck Fuel Tank Alarm has a sophisticated sensor, If thieves attempt to remove a Fuel Cap, remove the sender unit or in any way attack the tank then the Tank Guard alarm will be activated.

Fuel Keep is an ideal cost effective anti-siphon suitable for owner drivers and small fleets that are at risk of third party fuel theft. FuelKeep is quickly fitted to the tank with no drilling or gluing and has been tested to refill up to 120 litres per minute, devices work with OEM fuel caps.

Contact aide automotive on 0115 8456471 or info@aideautomotive.com

aide automotive offer the solution to protecting truck diesel fuel

The Truck & Bus Product Focus Has Arrived! A little Late But Better Than Never….. ?

This Week Is – Commercial Vehicle / Trailer Load Handling The Pallet Truck Locking system “Lee Lock”, addresses a fairly widespread health and safety issue. The Lee Lock pallet truck restraint is designed to lock the pallet truck in place at all times, hence reducing any chance of the truck slamming into other pallets, slashing the curtain side and as the pallet truck slots into the lock there’s no chance of any back injury from lifting.

Locking the Pallet Truck In a trailer

Prevents Curtain Tears & Damage

Prevents Goods In Transit Damage

Employee Injury Prevention

Secures Load While in Transit

Pallet jacks are the most basic form of a forklift and are intended to move pallets within a warehouse

aide automotive has seen more and more companies review the Pallet Truck Restrainer Lee Lock in the last two years, with the ideal time to fit the lock at a trailer build many companies use a body builder to add the Pallet Truck Lock to a trailer or rigid truck. Contact aide automotive – 0115 8456471 or email info@aideautomotive.com

Commercial Vehicle / Trailer Load Handling The Pallet Truck Locking Retainer

So the Xmas Selfie Winner Time!

TBH not many entries but we have a great winner in – West Coast Logistics!!

With 4 orders over the last 12 months for Truck Fuel Tank Protection Products, Paula & the gang sent us a Great Selfie back in October showing off the HGV Fuel Tank Protection Products Fitted to the Truck Tank.

The Selfie reminder below for those that didn’t catch it in October.

West Coast Logistics accepted a gift from aide automotive and a massive thank you for your business in the past and we hope in the future.

“Enjoy a trip to the flicks on us, Bond is back in 2020 and the great new Guy Ritchie film is released in January.”

If you purhase from aide automotive in the next 12 months, send us a Selfie for a chance to win a Bumper Xmas Gift.

Season’s Greetings to all, Wishing All A Merry Christmas & Great 2020

HGV Fuel Tank Protection Products Fitted to the Truck Tank