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Read more about the article DVSA Suggests More HGV Brake Tests ??
Truck Brake Tester solution is a viable alternative to roller brake testers when carrying out a non-MOT brake test.
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DVSA Suggests More HGV Brake Tests ??

aide automotive explains why its portable Bowmonk BrakeCheck solution is a viable alternative to roller brake testers when carrying out a non-MOT brake test. Regular brake tests are currently being requested by the DVSA on all commercial vehicles of 7.5 tonne and over, as part of an interim safety inspection. At the absolute minimum, the agency is asking for a quarterly voluntary brake test to…

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11 January 2021
Read more about the article Bowmonk Printer Paper
aide automotive have now added BrakeCheck Printer Rolls to our eBay listings to help with out of hours purchase requirements.
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Bowmonk Printer Paper

Bowmonk Printer Paper Purchase Printer Rolls Via eBay aide automotive have now added BrakeCheck Printer Rolls to our eBay listings to help with out of hours purchase requirements. Our listing description is as per the below text. Bowmonk BrakeCheck Paper Rolls for All Printers. Supplied in Packs of 10, these Printer Paper Rolls are Thermal Paper. aide automotive supply the BrakeCheck via eBay as well…

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14 August 2015
Read more about the article Brake Diagnostics
EBS/ABS Sensor testing can be conducted with the Sensor Master
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Brake Diagnostics

aide Promote Brake Diagnostics Through The Truck & Bus Email Focus. The Truck & Bus Email Focus edition for Brake Diagnostics featured aide automotive in March. With an email circulation of over 12,000, The Focus is an ideal product promotion vehicle to the commercial vehicle sector. DVSA accept the use of an approved and calibrated decelerometer for truck brake testing, with the BrakeCheck Portable Decelerometer…

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3 June 2015
Read more about the article Decelerometer BrakeCheck For Sale
BrakeCheck is a portable battery powered Brake Tester
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Decelerometer BrakeCheck For Sale

Decelerometer BrakeCheck For Sale Sorry This Item Has Now Been Sold!! aide automotive are able to offer a great deal on a 2nd hand BrakeCheck Series 1 and printer, all the necessary chargers & spare paper rolls. The RRP of this kit is £567.00 but this kit is available for just £375.00 + vat! The kit is in very good condition, the BrakeCheck will be…

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22 April 2015
Read more about the article Petrol In Diesel Engine Prevention
Diesel Head Mis fuelling Prevention
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Petrol In Diesel Engine Prevention

Petrol In Diesel Engine Prevention Product For Cars & Vans Now Marketed At aide automotive ltd It's estimated that at least 150,000 drivers put the wrong fuel in their car each year, one every three and a half minutes! Diesel Head is easily and securely fitted to your fuel tank inlet, you will never accidentally mis fuel and pump petrol into your diesel tank. Fit a…

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26 February 2015
Read more about the article Decelerometer Praise By Irish Bus Company
Trailer Brake Tester For DVSA Inspection Brake Tests
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Decelerometer Praise By Irish Bus Company

Decelerometer Praise By Irish Bus Company Decelerometer 's have moved on significantly from the old mechanical brake testers such as Tapley Brake Meters. Being electronic there is a much higher accuracy and additional information such as average deceleration, a left/right pull measurement, speed at braking and stopping distance. All tests are time and date stamped. Brian Barr said "I truly believe the BrakeCheck brake tester…

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20 February 2015
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Decelerometer – Brake Tester User Guide

Decelerometer Commercial Vehicle Brake Testing The following criteria are required for all HGV brake testing. All brake testing should be carried out away from the sites working area; this should be done in an area that has roughly level ground. The MOT performance figures are for the Peak Reading: Service Brake Bare Minimum 50 % Secondary Brake Bare Minimum 25 % Parking Brake Bare Minimum…

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9 February 2015
Read more about the article VOSA / DVSA Truck Brake Test Requirment
Truck & Trailer Brake Tester
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VOSA / DVSA Truck Brake Test Requirment

Truck Brake Test Earlier this year the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) published a revised version of its Guide to Maintaining Roadworthiness. Although the guidance advises that a ‘calibrated roller truck brake tester‘ (RBT) is used on each safety inspection, the DVSA also accept the use of an approved and calibrated decelerometer like the aide automotive BrakeCheck to carry out the three additional tests…

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18 November 2014
Read more about the article Truck Brake Test Within Maintenance Routine
BrakeCheck is a portable brake tester that works from the principle of measuring deceleration or Brake Efficiency
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Truck Brake Test Within Maintenance Routine

Keep Commercial Vehicles Roadworthy - Truck Brake Test Poor Truck Maintenance A False Economy Figures released by VOSA may show a rise in HGV annual test pass rates, but far too many of the lorries and commercial vans in operation in Britain today are below the general roadworthiness expected by VOSA. That’s the view of Paul Hassall, operations director of Stoke-on-Trent-based commercial vehicle contract hire…

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16 September 2014
Read more about the article Tapley Brake Meter Retires!
Results of Tapley Brake meter tests have been accepted as evidence of braking efficiency in Courts of Law throughout the world.
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Tapley Brake Meter Retires!

The Old Mechanical Brake Tester, Tapley brake meter Now Retired As DVSA Say A Print Out Required For almost 100 years Tapley brake meters have been the market leading portable brake testing equipment. During this time the Tapley meter has been the most recognised international standard decelerometer, and trusted by many leading government authorities around the world to set local brake testing standards. Results of Tapley Brake…

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8 July 2014