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
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
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
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
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.
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
Brake fluid is designed to have a high boiling point, to withstand the high temperatures generated during braking. The one major drawback, due to its chemical composition- it absorbs moisture. This can be moisture from the air (via the breather hole in the master cylinder
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 vehicle. Imagine driving down the road and approaching a
New restrictions have been announced for metropolitan Melbourne effective as of 11:59 pm Wednesday 5 August. This is an unprecedent time for everyone, and we stand with every business making tough decisions for their workforce throughout Melbourne, and Australia. Under the current Victorian Government Stage
Why? Our focus at AutoTest is on developing testing and diagnostic instruments. An important part of our business is to work closely with each of our distributors and customers in ensuring they know how to correctly use our products. As the latest vehicles are released
Regular car maintenance means more miles and longer vehicle lifespans The braking ability of a vehicle is one of the most significant safety elements in vehicle design today. Braking performance is critical in the avoidance of accidents and almost every single accident involves the application
At AutoTest, we are proud to display the Australian Made and Owned logo, and to be part of the Australian Made campaign. For 20 years we have built durable products from quality components to provide garages, workshops, regulatory authorities and service testing stations with many
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