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Since the introduction of the ISOCheck to aide automotive product range, sales have increased each day.

Companies wishing to purchase this product include, DHL, Derek Linch Transport, TDG, Alex Aiken & Son, WH Malcolm and S.H Pratt & Co (Bananas) Limited.

Many other companies have show interest in the product with sales currently at 75 +.

The ISOCheck Test Lead is designed with a ring of bright LED’s, with a correct operating system a ring of GREEN LED’s will light, enabling any manager or driver to easily see if the system is operational, a ring of RED LED’s indicates a fault.

To test, simply plug into the ISO socket on the tractor, if GREEN then turn the lead around and plug into the trailer, this will indicate if a fault lies with the tractor or the trailer.

Fleet maintenance is crucial in running a safe, efficient and cost effective transport operation. The penalties for your failure to do so, or your failure to the adherence of your Operator License requirements are severe, and can result in the closure of your business.

Drivers and Operators must have a system in place to be able to report promptly any defects or symptoms of defects that could adversely affect the safe operation of their vehicles.

Safety inspections must include those items covered by the appropriate Department for Transport annual test. They should be pre-planned preferably using a time based programme and must be regularly monitored particularly in the early stages. There must be a system to ensure that unroadworthy vehicles are removed from service. Any remedial work carried out arising from safety inspections must be the subject of a written record.

The above text is extracted from the Transports Friend Website.

aide automotive’s products help operators complete vehicle inspections, BrakeCheck is highly accepted by VOSA for inspection sheet brake testing, other products such as TrailerCheck can test and prep a trailer for inspections or MOT.

Brake Light Check is a low cost easy to install device to check brake lights are operational.

New product from aide automotive is the TrailerCheck II. The next generation in trailer diagnositics that tests lighting and ISO circuits. Check out www.aideautomotive.com for more details.

The EBS/ABS Sensor Master is an economical solution to vehicle diagnostics. As 80% of EBS/ABS problems are sensor related, this device takes you right to the route of the problem. At £245 (+VAT) it gives a greater return of investment compared to full vehicle diagnostics that can cost thousands.

It’s the best tool for any user, whether you’re an apprentice, an experienced fitter, or a workshop. It quickly identifies the problem and clearing the fault can save time and money, rather than calling in a dealer or diagnostic expert. 

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EBS/ABS Sensor Master product information

Conventional wisdom has it that problems with EBS / ABS systems fitted to trucks, trailers and buses, are best diagnosed via the vehicle’s Electronic Control Unit (also known as the ECU). However, since 80% of all EBS / ABS problems are sensor related*, by connecting to the sensor socket on each wheel rather than the ECU, you are, in effect, taking the quickest and most direct route, by going straight to the heart of the problem.

Designed with ease of use in mind the Sensor Master takes minutes to set-up, and, once connected, the Sensor Master undertakes a complete test cycle of the six most common causes of EBS / ABS faults,  in just 15 seconds – a fraction of the time it would take to perform the same tests manually.

*Source: Knorr-Bremse and Wabco

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Tests ABS sensors on trucks & trailers

Vehicle Diagnostics are an essential tool in the running of an efficient business. Any workshop requires fast, accurate and effective tools to diagnose faults easily and quickly. A high percentage of brake EBS/ABS faults are around the sensor or the sensor itself.

The EBS/ABS Sensor Master clears 90% of EBS/ABS faults by testing three points of the system, the tester will work on Wabco, Knorr Bremse and Haldex systems. It’s easy to use for any technician wether that be the new apprentice or a time served fitter. Most importantly it saves workshops time and money by diagnosing the route of the problem rather than having to pay for outside diagnostic work.

aide automotive is running a special promotion on the EBS/ABS Sensor Tester for March 09 only!
£205.00 each on any quantity,

Terms and Conditions
Valid until 31 March 2009 for any quantity
VAT not included

A Necessity for Commercial Vehicle Operators and Repairers

State of the art truck diagnostic tools are becoming a necessity for any commercial vehicle operator or repairer. Vehicle 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 is a great asset for any company as it instantly homes in on the problem allowing immediate action to be taken.

Without diagnostic tools, workshops would be forced to outsource repairs, dash board warning light clearing and ECU code clearing from expensive dealers or expert diagnostic repairers.

aide automotive’s  MULTI coverage truck, trailer and car diagnostic tools for all independent workshops is capable of interrogating the majority of systems on a large number of vehicle brands/models.  Matthew Burke of aide automotive says, “A diagnostic tool is a must for the modern day garage, without a diagnostic tool repairs will be outsourced more and more leaving your fitters and garage redundant, diagnostic is the future of repairing and once trained is not difficult to use and understand. What was once considered a luxury tool is now a necessity to run a productive business.”

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