Our History

1983

The decision to develop a Third Edition of the Australian Design Rules (ADR) was made at the 63rd meeting of the Australian Transport Advisory Council (ATAC) in February 1983.
We worked with the government in many areas, particularly braking.

1984

The first products were engineered.
We continued to work with the government.

1989

ADR introduced with Monitor Vehicle Standards Act 1989.
October 20, there was the Grafton Bus Accident which killed 21 people.
December 22, there was the Kempsey Bus Accident which killed 35 people and injured 41 people.

1991

We were involved with government regulations in NSW to develop a revised AIS.

1992

The first diagnostic products were manufactured.

1993

In February, the VBT101 brake meter and VLM102 light meters are released for sale.

1995

The New Zealand version of the VBT101 are sold to VDO.
FBT101 is introduced to the U.S.A.
In March, Burson Auto Parts became an authorised distributor of our brake meters.

1996

We are approved to sell our products into the U.K.

1997

AutoTest name is registered.
Version 4 of the VBT brake meter is released. Version 2 of VLM light meter is released.
VBT101 is accepted for sale in Malaysia and Singapore.
ARB take on our product.

1998

Stroke Detective is released for sale.

1999

The Dutch regulate brake testing, and 1,000 of our brake maters are ordered by Crypton for Duch sale.
BAMbino, the world’s first Portable Bearing Acoustic Monitor, is released for sale. BAMBino wins Excellence Award.
Brakecore becomes an authorised distributor and calibrator in South Africa.
Gemco becomes an authorised distributor.

2000

1st July, AutoTest company name is founded.
VBT is renamed Maxi.
VLM is renamed AutoLight.
Mini brake meter is released.
Acoustic Calibrator is released.
Maxi X is released in U.K. and New Zealand.

2001

Calibration with U.S. Army (TACOM) begins.
Rollover detection product developed.

2002

Version 3 of AUtoLight is sold to Vehicle Inspectorate (U.K.)
Mavrick (U.K.) becomes an authorised distributor.
A NZ distributor was appointed.

2004

AutoStop Micro is released to the market.
Tecalemit becomes an authorised UK distributor.

2005

Introduction of AutoTest brake fluid Tester.
The AutoStop Maxi is adopted by Beijing police

2006

The AutoLight window tint meter is adopted by Malaysian police.
Brakecore becomes an authorised South African distributor.
Actia becomes an authorised French distributor.

2007

AutoStop Maxi is approved for use in Nettherlands and distributed by Stokvis

2008

Introduction of SLM (Sound Level Meter) and SLM Calibrator.
Approved for use in Macedonia.

2009

AutoTest company logo is redesigned to what it is today.
AutoStop Maxi is released to the market.
Approved for use in Denmark.
BamBino is redesigned and SKF take on distribution.

2010

AutoStop Mini Plus range is released.
AutoStop Micro Plus range is released.
ENoise developed for Paris Police Department.

2011

Introduction of Suspension Meter.

2015

Emmision analysis equipment developed and released.

2017

Emission equipment accepted for use in U.K.

2018

WokrshopPro tablet is first released to the market.
Headlight Align, headlight aimer is released to the market.
QLD changes decelerometer testing rules to include GPS requirements

2020

AutoStop MAGNETIC, the fastest light transmission meter on the market, is release and complete the AutoLight collection.
WorkshopPro 10 is released to the market.

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