Safe as houses
EV tools from Laser Tools
Published: 09 April, 2014
A new range of VDE certified tools for use on hybrid and electric cars is available from Laser Tools. There's a 3/8" drive torque wrench, a versatile 3/8" drive socket set, a Hex and Star Key set plus a Screwdriver set. The wrench has a quick release and has 5-25Nm of torque, the socket set has 14 sockets in total, ranging from 6mm to 19mm and the smooth 3/8" drive ratchet handle has quick release and 150mm and 250mm insulated extension bars. All the tools have VDE certification and are rated to 1,000 volts.
- Making lighter work of suspension tasks
This rack end removal tool makes removing the rack end/inner track rod a much simpler task as there's no need to remove the steering rack from the car first. It is especially useful when working in tight spaces. You just slide the tool over and onto the knuckle with a hex drive, two flats or round ends. It can be used on knuckles with a diameter of 25-55mm. It is important not to mount a strut directly in the vice because you can damage the cylinder body easily due to the force needed to hold it in place. A strut vice clamp can be mounted in any suitable bench vice, horizontally or vertically and this mounts the strut securely so you can dismantle it with ease. Both Laser tools are available through Tool Connection.
- From strength to strength
A further 62 part numbers, incorporating 25 brake discs, 21 filters and 16 hub assembly kits, join Comline's 7,500-strong product range. The products cover all major European, Japanese and Korean vehicles and include an air filter for Fiat 500, oil filter for Renault Master, Nissan Qashqai+2, Vauxhall Movano, a brake disc for BMW's 2, 3 and 4 Series and a hub assembly kit for the Nissan Qashqai.
- Flexible alignment
A mobile alignment product has been produced by Absolute Alignment, specialists in providing Rav 4 wheel alignment equipment. The Rav TD1760 WS Bluetooth wheel aligner runs on domestic power or a small generator. It has Bluetooth alignment heads and wheel clamps which fit most vehicles, turnplates and adjustable wheel stands - ideal for mobile mechanics and motorsport teams. Technical sales director Chris Dear says the advantage of this product is that it doesn't require a dedicated area to work in, "We've had our units in use in home garages and even outdoor driveways. As long as the area is reasonably flat the wheel stands can compensate for the basics, leaving the clever Rav software to do the rest."
- New sensors
Blue Print's engine management range has nearly 1,050 part numbers for around 5,500 applications and includes camshaft position sensors, knock sensors, MAP sensors, oxygen sensors and many more. New additions include a camshaft position sensor for the Suzuki Jimny, Swift and Wagon, a throttle body for the Daewoo and Chevrolet Matiz, a knock sensor for the Toyota Auris, Prius, Yaris and other models as well as a crankshaft angle sensor for the Kia Rio 1.3i.
- Special Mercedes tool
This new wheel nut socket set from Laser Tools includes the most commonly used sizes - 17mm, 19mm and 21mm. The set, available through Tool Connection, also includes the special 17mm WAF socket which is a particularly useful tool when working on Mercedes-Benz models. They are all 87mm deep, made from chrome vanadium and colour coded so you can quickly pick up the tool you need for the job. The tools are supplied in a case which neatly fits into a tool tray.
