Testing the Brake Triangle: Fault Warnings You Shouldn’t Ignore
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One of the most critical yet often overlooked aspects of vehicle safety is the “BRAKE TRIANGLE.” This essential concept comprises three key components: 1. BRAKE The brake system is arguably the most vital part of any vehicle. Imagine driving down the road and approaching a stop sign. You press your foot on the brake […]
CORRECT CALIBRATION MATTERS
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In today’s modern workshops, electronic tools play a crucial role in maintaining and diagnosing vehicles. These tools, ranging from brake testers to gas emission analyser rely on accurate measurements to ensure safety and compliance. But how do we know they are really working accurately? The answer lies in proper calibration. Why Is Calibration Important? Accuracy […]
Brake Maintenance is Crucial
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Regular car maintenance means more miles and a longer lifespan for a vehicle. Owing to the complexity of the internal combustion engine and vehicle structure in general, however, some parts require more attention than others. Brakes, for example, are not prone to common problems and repairs, which is why some vehicle owners do not make […]
Air Pollution From Road Transport
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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 PM, NO2 and ground-level ozone5. Road transport is an important contributor to all three. […]
Workshop Pro 10 brake meter can now be used in NSW
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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
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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
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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, […]
The Challenges of Car Battery Testing
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As featured in AAAA Magazine – July 2022 The key problem lies in the difficulty of testing batteries, and this applies to repair shops, retail outlets, and service garages. There is a significant shortfall in a reliable method of estimating the state-of-charge, which is based mostly on voltage and charge counting. Assessing capacity, is the […]
Tackling Diesel Air Pollutants
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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 […]
So You Want to Start a Workshop
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What equipment do you need? As featured in AAAA Magazine – July 2022 A career as a mechanic can be rewarding and allow you to work a flexible schedule in a job that continuously challenges your skills. Starting your own service repair business gives you even more control over your professional direction, allowing you to […]