Hobsonville Toyota | Safety Top of Mind
Safe-T-Stop
Driving can be risky, especially with other hazards. If you encounter one unexpectedly or can't avoid it, the damage to your car might be hidden and could become costly if not addressed promptly.
What to watch out for
Common problems may include punctures, uneven wear on your tyres as a result of their alignment being knocked out of position by a pothole, or damage to your rims. If you find your car pulling to one side or another or the steering isn’t as responsive as it used to, this may mean you have a problem with your wheel alignment, or your suspension has taken a knock. As damage to your steering and suspension systems can put your safety at risk, it is recommended to get this looked at quickly.
What is Safe-T-Stop?
PlateTronic brake testers measure and simulate a vehicle's brake performance, just as it would happen at an emergency stop on the road.
The Safe-T-Stop brake, alignment and suspension test provides an accurate and easy-to-understand condition report on your wheel alignment, suspension and brake analysis including:
- Detects dangerous side-to-side and front-to-rear brake imbalances that can cause a vehicle to lose control.
- Checks drag and alignment on both front and rear axles to guarantee maximum tyre performance.
- Measures ride quality by testing the rebound and oscillation of the suspension, from firm to soft.
- Measures corner weight and acts as a weighbridge.
- Gives an accurate, easy-to-read printout of the vehicle's performance with date or time stamped photo proof that the test has been completed on your vehicle.
The Benefits of a Safe-T-Stop Check
A Safe-T-Stop check provides an accurate and detailed report that enables you to make the adjustments necessary, so you will:
- Know that your vehicle will stop straight and at the shortest possible distance in an emergency.
- Get the best performance from your tyres and save money by not replacing them as often.
- Minimise tyre drag and improve your fuel consumption.
- Know that your shock absorbers are working correctly for optimum suspension performance.
- Identify future hassles of brake, suspension, or tyre trouble.