Shedding Light on Headlight Aiming for Road Safety
Headlights are not just an accessory for vehicles; they are an essential component ensuring road safety, especially in low-light conditions. This article explores the critical role of proper headlight aiming and usage to enhance visibility and comply with legal obligations. The Purpose of Headlights The primary function of a vehicle’s headlights is to improve road […]
Elevate your Safety and Performance with AutoTest Brake Fluid Tester
There are several brake fluid testers available in the market, but the most reliable method to assess the effectiveness of your brake fluid is by testing its boiling point. This is precisely what the AutoTest Brake Fluid tester does. Many brake fluid testers only measure conductivity and not boiling point, which makes it challenging to […]
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Testing the Brake Triangle
As featured in Australian Automotive Aftermarket Magazine – APRIL 2023 The brake triangle – fault warnings you shouldn’t ignore!! One of the most important but overlooked areas in vehicle safety is the ‘brake triangle’, which is made up of the following three components: BRAKES The brake system is arguably the most important part of a […]
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 […]
Workshop Pro 10 brake meter can now be used in NSW
As featured in Australian Diesel Mechanic Magazine (ADMM) August 2022 Transport for NSW has approved the AutoTest Workshop Pro 10. This means the product is compliant in every state and territory of Australia for conducting brake testing. HOW DOES IT WORK? AutoTest Workshop Pro 10 with brake-meter app is designed to be an easy-to-use electronic […]
AutoTest State-of-the-Art Testing and Diagnostics
As featured in Business View Oceania July/August 2022 With early research and development starting in 1983, AutoTest Products (AutoTest) is Australia’s only quality accredited roadworthy equipment manufacturer- and they are totally Aussie-owned and operated. Born out of Managing Director David Jenkins’ involvement in the design of federal engineering standards for roadworthy compliance and safety legislation […]
The Brake Triangle – Brakes, Brake Fluid and Shock Absorbers
As featured in Undercar Parts Services magazine (UPS) – August 2022 One of the most important but overlooked areas in vehicle safety is the ‘brake triangle’, which is made up of the following three components: Brakes Modern vehicles are full of nearly unimaginable complexity and thousands of parts work together to ensure a safe, […]
Tackling Diesel Air Pollutants
As featured in Australian Diesel Mechanic Magazine (ADMM) June 2022 Road transport is a source of air pollutants which can have adverse effects at various scales. The air pollutants which are currently causing greatest concern in terms of local air quality, primarily because of their impacts on human health, are airborne particulate matter (PM), nitrogen […]
Accurate Brake Fluid Testing
As featured in AAAA Magazine – June 2022 The most popular product AutoTest demonstrated at the Australian Automotive Aftermarket Expo was their Brake Fluid Tester. Brake fluids must have certain characteristics and meet certain quality standards for the braking system to work properly. Brake fluid is subjected to very high temperatures. It must have a […]