The Challenges of Car Battery Testing
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
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 […]
Australian Made makes Australia.
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% […]
So You Want to Start a Workshop
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 […]
2022 Automotive Aftermarket Association Expo
It’s been 3 years in the making, and this year’s Australian Automotive Aftermarket Expo blew us out of the water. “The Workshop of the Future” was the most comprehensive showcase of new initiatives and features in the automotive industry. From the latest technology, tools and equipment, accessories and trends to the caliber of Australian and […]
Celebrating our female staff – International Women’s Day 2022
The women at AutoTest celebrate with you for International Women’s Day Tuesday 8 March 2022. 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 […]
NSW Compliant Brake Testing Equipment
As featured in The Automotive Technician Magazine (TAT) March 2022 Workshop Pro 10 Brake Meter Can Now Be Used in NSW AutoTest Workshop Pro 10 has recently been given the tick of approval by Transport for NSW. This means that this product is compliant in every state and territory of Australia to conduct brake testing. In […]
The Latest Compliant Brake Testing Equipment
Workshop Pro 10 Brake Meter Can Now Be Used in NSW AutoTest Workshop Pro 10 has recently been given the tick of approval by Transport for NSW. This means that this product is compliant in every state and territory of Australia to conduct brake testing. In 2018, the Workshop Pro revolutionised brake testing by not […]
Tackling Diesel Air Pollutants
IN THIS ARTICLE: Diesel Emissions Standards, Tackling Air Pollutants and how to improve Australia’s ability to reach net zero emissions by 2050. Air pollution from road transport 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 […]
Window Tint Testing Regulation Changes
IN THIS ARTICLE: Published by the Australian Automotive Aftermarket Association November 2021 What are the changes to Window Tint Testing? These changes will affect Light Vehicles (LV). TMR will no longer accept the Tint Card testing method from September Our AutoLight® window tint tester meets all of the requirements for a light transmissibility test, of […]
Compliant Light Transmission Meters
IN THIS ARTICLE: Published by the Australian Diesel Mechanic Magazine (ADMM) October 2021. There has been a lot of focus recently on window tint testing from, all government jurisdictions. As a manufacture of automotive diagnostic products, we have orders that come in from across Australia, as well as different countries in Europe, the United Kingdom, […]