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ABS Tester For Bus & Coach

The EBS/ABS Sensor Master is an easy to use device which will confirm each EBS/ABS sensor is operational and effective. By connecting to the sensor socket on each wheel, individual sensor faults can easily be identified. The Master also tests the exciter ring and the distance between the ring and sensor.

Problems with EBS / ABS systems fitted to Coaches and buses, are best diagnosed via a vehicle’s Electronic Control Unit (ECU). However, since 80% of all EBS / ABS problems are sensor related, by connecting to the sensor socket on each wheel, you are, in effect, taking the quickest and most direct route.

The exciter ring is a critical part of an ABS system on a truck or trailer. Exciter rings are open to the elements and likely to corrode or suffer damage from road debris. Whatever the cause of damage to the ring or the disc itself may still have plenty of life left in it. By diagnosing that the problem is the exciter ring not the brake disc, workshops can save operators unnecessary costly repairs.

ABS and EBS systems use exciter rings for a wheel sensor to produce a voltage so the ECU can establish if the wheel is turning or not. The EBS/ABS Sensor Tester is an easy to use device which will confirm each sensor is operational and effective. By connecting to the sensor socket on each wheel, individual sensor faults can easily be identified. The EBS/ABS Sensor Tester tests the exciter ring and the distance between the ring and sensor.

Full vehicle diagnostic kits can cost a workshop thousands, however at only £245 (+VAT) the EBS/ABS Sensor Master is an economical solution saving money for both the business and the customer.

The EBS ABS Sensor Tester is one of aide automotive’s best selling products!

Click on ABS/EBS Sensor Master for more details or call aide automotive on 0115 8456471

ABS Tester For Bus, Truck, Trailer & Coach

aide automotive Introduce a NEW Workshop Trolley For The TrailerCheck

The TrailerCheck 4 Vans Commercial Trailer Air Brake And Light Tester is part of the TrailerCheck product range.

TrailerCheck has been installed in many commercial trailer repair vans around the UK in the last few years, but now aide automotive can offer a collapsible workshop trolley for easy commercial workshop trailer testing.

With 240 volt power supply options, the TrailerCheck can be used for multiple trailer bay MOT inspections or repair & fault finding diagnostics.

aide auto Introduce a NEW Workshop Trolley For The TrailerCheck

Trailer Inspections Using TrailerCheck

Specialist Truck & Trailer Services Says “TrailerCheck Is A Superb bit of Kit”

aide automotive recently supplied a TrailerCheck & Code Talk Diagnostic System to Specialist Truck & Trailer Services Ltd.

Owener Charlie is so impressed with the kit he recently Tweeted “Another day on trailer inspections using @aideautomotive van trailer check system. Superb bit of kit”.

Trailer Inspections Using TrailerCheck
STT Says “TrailerCheck Is A Superb bit of Kit”

To see further details of the Trailer Light & Air Brake Tester click on TrailerCheck.

Also feel free to call 0115 8456471 to enquire.

Transport Operator Features Trailer Diagnostics For Specialist Truck & Trailer Services Ltd

Specialist Truck & Trailer Services Ltd boosts diagnostic efficiency with aide

Pudsey, Leeds-based mobile CV repairer Specialist Truck & Trailer Services Ltd has invested in the TrailerCheck 4 Vans light and air brake testing system from aide automotive, with Code Talk diagnostics.

Specialist Truck & Trailer Services Ltd researched various diagnostics systems before deciding on the TrailerCheck system, as the TrailerCheck has the capability to power multiple trailers and carry out ECU diagnostic analysis.

Designed to be mounted in a van or a workshop, the TrailerCheck is a one-man trailer service tool. In trailer light diagnostic mode a single circuit can be powered for fault-finding. TrailerCheck is also protected against short circuits; in this instance, the microprocessor will keep resetting with a back up fuse as protection.

The unit also incorporates two air test gauges, with a handheld remote brake activator and digital pressure gauge – meaning that a single trailer service engineer can work under a trailer, activating brakes and reading pressures.

Switching brakes on and off allows the user to look for wear in S-cams and faulty slack adjusters. The digital pressure gauge measures pressure at the brake chamber, ideal for setting load sensing valves.

EBS trailers can be tested for CAN line integrity, a quick and simple test to confirm the CAN lines are in working order.
STT opted to include the Code Talk trailer diagnostic tool as part of the package, which can read and clear codes on EBS and ABS braking systems.

The Trailer Diagnostics handset will communicate with a trailer’s ECU, reading and clearing fault codes on Wabco, Knorr Bremse and Haldex systems. With no annual software fee and up gradable for future-proofing, the system is said to eliminate the need for code manuals or expensive phone calls, since all the information is within the system.

Code Talk is supplied with all cables to communicate with trailer ECUs and with an optional carry case.

To see further details of the Trailer Light & Air Brake Tester click on TrailerCheck.

Also feel free to call aide automotive ltd on 0115 8456471 to enquire.

Code Talk is the next generation of trailer diagnostics from aide automotive ltd.

aide automotive have a range of bargain BrakeCheck decelerometers & Tapley Meters available for immediate sale!

As we are now getting so close to Christmas, we thought we would offer some Christmas Cracking Deals!

Sale 1 – ITEM SOLD AS OF 02.12.15 12.30 PM
A BrakeCheck Series 2 With PC Download Kit – RRP £464 + VAT – We are able to offer this Kit for Just £300 + VAT. Calibrated for 24 months we will offer a 3 month warranty on the full kit.
The full kit contains – BrakeCheck, Charger, CabCheckS Download Disc & USB PC Cable.

Sale 2 –
A BrakeCheck Series 1 – Calibrated for 24 months & with 3 months warranty, we are offering this tester for just £210.00 + VAT, If you need a printer add £145.00 + VAT (printer will be new). BrakeCheck comes with charger & case!

Sale 3 –
Tapley Brake Meter – The old man of brake meters, this mechanical brake tester is in excellent condition. Calibrated for 24 months with 3 months warranty.

Prices exclude VAT & Carriage.

These offers will sell fast so please call or email to purchase ASAP!

Call 0115 8456471

BrakeCheck Decelerometer Price Offers

aide automotive Secure an Significant Order For Pallet Truck Trailer Retainer “Lee Lock”

Established in 1987, PPS have built up a reputation for well-engineered, durable and reliable products. Directors, Gary Amos and Steve Whitworth together have over 30 years’ experience in the Commercial Vehicle Bodybuilding Industry. PPS specialise in bodywork products that cover a wide range of industry sectors, including distribution and manufacturing.

Priding themselves on customer service, PPS acknowledge that bodywork built to a standard design will not suit the requirements of everyone. Therefore, each body that leaves our factory is designed and manufactured to meet the specific needs of the customer.

PPS Commercials placed an order for 30 Lee Locks with aide automotive.

Pallet Truck Trailer Retainer “Lee Lock” addresses a fairly widespread health and safety problem in a simple but ingenious way. Locking a pallet truck securely within a trailer prevents damage to goods & the trailer curtains. Erasing any potential health & safety issues of employee injury due to lifting pallet trucks from tyres or off the trailer bed.

To review the Lee Lock product page click on Pallet Truck Lock

Pallet Truck Lock – Lee Lock From aide automotive ltd

Midland Trailer Service & Repairs helps companies across the Midlands keep their trailers on the road with professional servicing, repairs and MOTs.

Midland Trailer Service & Repairs is owned and run by David Anderson, who has been in the transport industry for over 20 years. David understands that nothing is more important than keeping your trailers on the road, earning you money and getting deliveries made on time.

With this Dave decided to upgrade his trailer test equipment.

Starting with his own DIY tester, Dave decided to invest and upgrade his tools with a TrailerCheck & Code Talk Diagnostic system from aide automotive ltd.

Below is a before picture of Dave’s DIY Trailer Test system.

Midland Trailer Service & Repairs is owned and run by David Anderson

TrailerCheck Purchased By STT Services

Specialist Truck & Trailer Services Ltd of Pudsey Leeds have recently purchased a TrailerCheck Tester & Diagnostics system from aide automotive ltd.

The TrailerCheck 4 Vans is an intelligent unit and has the capability to power multiple trailers.

In trailer light diagnostic mode a single circuit can be powered for fault finding, TrailerCheck is also protected against short circuits, if so the micro processor will keep resetting with a back up fuse as protection.

Charlie of Specialist Truck & Trailer Services said “I looked at the Scuritineer unit first but further research identified the TrailerCheck System. aide auto quickly convinced me that this trailer tester was a better and modern version with diagnostic hardware.”

To see further details of the Trailer Light & Air Brake Tester click on TrailerCheck.

Also feel free to call aide automotive on 0115 8456471 to enquire.

Specialist Truck & Trailer Services Ltd of Pudsey Leeds have recently purchased a TrailerCheck Tester & Diagnostics system from aide automotive ltd.

WABCO have developed an economical and simple ABS diagnostic tool for trained works personnel, the Compact Tester.

With this tester it is possible for the first time to test the trailer electronics of types Vario C and VCS (Vario Compact) without documentation and carry out a proper system check. This is made possible by the logical arrangement of icons.

Name:Compact Tester
Product Code:882087
Make:Wabco
Type:Trailer ABS (Vario C and VCS)
Wabco Product Code:4463004000

aide automotive have ONE tester in stock for immediate sale, price £150.00 + carriage & VAT.

In addition to the above aide automotive also market the multi trailer diagnostics tool Code Talk, with significant cost and labour savings over PC laptop based diagnostic software.

Trailer Diagnostics Code Talk is easy to use and quick; no wasted time setting up laptops or dealing with PC software issues. No software licenses or PIN codes needed.

One single unit removes the need for manufacturer’s code readers such as the Wabco Compact Tester and Haldex Info Centre. Being compact, robust and more reliable than a Wabco Diagnostic Controller.

Trailer repairers have been expeted to pay for over the top truck & trailer diagnsotic tools like TEXA or JalTest, but not now with Code Talk!!

Code Talk has a growing list of supported ECUs including: Haldex Modal, Wabco Vario C (“Boxer”), Haldex Modular, Wabco VCS, Wabco VCS2, Haldex EB+ Gen 1, Haldex EB+ Gen 2, Haldex EB+ Gen 3, Knorr-Bremse TEBS, Wabco TEBS-D, Wabco TEBS-E, Haldex U-ABS. Beta version of Knorr-Bremse TEBS G2 support now available.

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

WABCO have developed an economical and simple ABS diagnostic tool for trained works personnel, the Compact Tester.

BrakeCheck Truck & Trailer 2nd Hand Tester

This Brake Tester Is Now Sold as of 08.07.15 11.21 am

aide automotive are able to offer a great deal on a 2nd hand Brake Tester For Truck & Trailer Printer Kit, with all the necessary chargers & spare paper rolls.

The RRP of this kit is £679.00 but this kit is available for just £525.00 + vat!

The kit is in very good condition, the BrakeCheck will be calibrated & under warranty unit November 2016!

There is only the one kit and it will sell fast so please call or email to purchase ASAP!

Earlier this year the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) published a revised version of its Guide to Maintaining Roadworthiness.

DVSA also accept the use of an approved and calibrated decelerometer to carry out the three additional tests to the annual MOT roller brake test.

Call 0115 8456471 or email via the contact form here – aide automotive.

Brake Testing for trucks and trailers