Burson Trade Shows 2021
Last month the Sales and Management team set off on the road to showcase the new and the long-standing products at the Burson Trade Shows. With between 20-40 businesses represented at each show, it was great to be amongst some of the most well know Automotive brands sold in Australia. Did you know Burson Auto […]
Support Aussies. Buy Australian.
AutoTest is Australian Made & Owned. We have been servicing the automotive industry since we were officially named in 2000. But did you know that our product VBT-101 Vipac Brake Tester, has been leading the market since we began manufacturing and distributing it in 1992? In celebration of Australian Made Week, we are offering 10% […]
Brake Safety and the Regulations
IN THIS ARTICLE: Brake safety, brake systems as well as the brake testing regulations and its importance in all vehicles, explained. If you Google Truck Brake Safety, you get results like the following: Brake problems on highway trucks at mines Five critical tips for brake safety week Park brake failure truck rolls away Emergency brake […]
Industry Update – QLD Legislation changing
The Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR) QLD is updating a requirement for brake testing and light transmission testing for window tinting. What are the changes to Brake Testing? As of September 2021 it will be mandatory for Approved Examiners to keep a copy of the brake test results, including GPS location, time and […]
The importance of a car Battery Tester
The electric charge that your battery carries will not last a century. It can only carry so much electric charge for a specified amount of time and sooner or later it will discharge. In most cases, it is quite difficult to tell how much electric charge you have left. The 21st century cars are modern […]
Celebrating our female staff – International Womens Day 2021
The women at AutoTest celebrate with you for International Women’s Day Monday 8 March 2021. At AutoTest, we champion quality and innovation in our products, and in our customer service. These standards are upheld by our staff, including the female workforce, which make up more than 50% of the team. We have a diverse background […]
AutoTest’s Hands Free Window Tint Testing
FAST AND ACCURATE WINDOW TINT TESTING The most advanced tint tester on the market with fast, accurate results. AutoTest has just announced the launch of a new light transmissibility meter AutoLight® MAGNETIC. This means a single operator can now take window tint reading hands-free, as some jurisdictions require, to take a photograph the reading. The […]
The Ultimate in Brake Testing Equipment
Braking performance is a critical factor when considering vehicle safety. The potential damage, of a couple of tons of steel and plastic hurtling out of control, can be detrimental to property and people. Traditionally, the braking capabilities of a vehicle are tested using a physical and on-road check to verify that safety standards have been […]
Challenges of an Australian Manufacturer
As an Australian manufacture, the current environment provides many challenges. Without manufacturing, we face the prospect of losing science and engineering expertise in research and production that has taken generations to nurture. Manufacturing directly employs one in five engineers in Australia, and many more indirectly. These skills are not only critical to new growth industries […]
Keeping a Grip on the Road – Suspension & Shock Absorbers
The maintenance of the shock absorbers in good condition is essential for operating safety of automotive vehicles and improves the driving comfort of the vehicle. The vibrations occurring in vehicle wheels and body are eliminated or significantly reduced by shock absorbing elements. Their task consists in damping of vibrations generated in the vehicles suspension system. […]