Latest and Must have advanced technologies and devices used in Automobile workshops
Automobiles have transformed from dumb moving machines in late 80s to super-smart transporters today. Technological advancements in engines, safety systems, Electrical systems and GPS system has totally changed the way we interact with automobiles and paved a way to much more futuristic approaches to transportation.
But, on the contrary it has toughened the way a mechanic operates to repair this advanced automobiles. Here’s a crack list of all the technologically advanced tools and equipment’s a mechanic must use in his workshop to overcome the troubles faced during the repairing work.
Car scanners
Car scanner are the diagnostic devices used in automobiles, to diagnose any type of faults in electrical system of car. Different Brand Car scanners are available in the market. Here is a list of the market leaders in this segment, and the brand you should choose.
Multimeter / voltmeter /ammeters
Measuring Voltage, current or Resistance is the most important part of diagnosing any electrical circuit.
Programming / remapping /Flashing tools.
Software /Program is the brain of any device or electronic equipment. However if there occurs some problem with the program or it need some modification, then an Interface which allows accessing and editing the program comes handy. Programmer/remapping tools helps in such a situation. A number of brands are available in the market including K-tag , CMD Flash , Kess , Magic motorsport , Dimsport e.t.c for chip tuning and remapping.
However, recently a new protocol allowing access to all the functions including reprogramming and flashing has been released i.e J2534 . LAUNCH J-BOX 2 is one such device operating on J2534 protocol.
Aligner / Wheel balancers / Tyre changers
Today’s vehicles comes with advanced suspension and steering system and thus arises need for an advanced diagnosis system which can easily diagnose any fault /error in the wheel assembly/and the suspension/steering system, if it goes wrong. Aligner, Balancer and Changer are the must to use tools for a workshop operating mainly for tyres and wheel assembly. Latest technology in aligner is use of high technology cameras and targets i.e 3D wheel Alignment.
3D Aligner – Used to detect Mis-alignment in essential wheel inclination angles.
Wheel balancer – Used for dynamic balancing of any eccentric mass/ weights.
Tyre Changer – Helps the technician to effectively remove/ separate and re-assemble the Tyre assembly with minimum effort.
Battery testing systems.
A battery is the powerhouse of any automobile system and if it goes bad – everything comes to halt in an instant. Thus battery and charging system of the car always needs to be monitored for any fault. A good battery testing system helps to avoid such halt situations. BST -760 is one such battery testing system from LAUNCH with All in 1 system (Including voltmeter, Ammeter)
Jump starters.
Jump starters are the easiest way to start your car, when your main batteries go-dead. Latest range of portable jump-starters are now available in the market and they provide different additional functions such as charging your phone, filling your tires with air etc.
Pressure testing systems
AC gas recovery systems,
Tyre inflators,
Transmission fluid changer and list goes on.
With all this devices in garage, a mechanic can give his best to the customer.