http://www.aecs.co.nz/blog/ The latest Blog feeds from www.aecs.co.nz en-us Tue, 05 May 2026 14:46:11 +1200 Rocketspark http://www.aecs.co.nz/blog/post/162476/hybrid-battery-testing-vs-battery-repair-equipment-whats-the-difference/ As more hybrid and electric vehicles come through New Zealand workshops, battery-related work is becoming a bigger part of modern diagnostics.That also means workshops are being exposed to a wider range of equipment — and not all of it serves the same purpose. Two of the easiest categories to blur together are hybrid battery testing equipment and HV battery testing and repair tools.They sit close together in the workflow, but they are not interchangeable. Understanding the difference help... Thu, 23 Apr 2026 09:00:00 +1200 http://www.aecs.co.nz/blog/#post162476 http://www.aecs.co.nz/blog/post/163620/see-sound-with-our-new-acoustic-imaging-camera/ And that is enough to remind me of the amount of time I spent over the years with a screwdriver, stethoscope and fuel hose finding faulty bearings, water pumps and tuning E49 six pack Webers, and that's enough for me to rate it.I have been walking around home with this demo tool for a while now pointing it at anything and everything, I didn't get the reaction I hoped for on one occasion but I have learned from that and am allowed back in the house again. However, while out in the shed I refocuse... Tue, 21 Apr 2026 13:16:18 +1200 http://www.aecs.co.nz/blog/#post163620 http://www.aecs.co.nz/blog/post/162474/when-does-a-workshop-need-hv-battery-testing-and-repair-tools/ For many workshops, EV capability starts with stronger scan-tool access and grows from there.That makes sense. A capable scan tool is often the first step, and for some businesses it may cover a large share of EV and hybrid diagnostic work. But there comes a point where certain battery-related jobs require more than system access and fault-code reading alone.That is where HV battery testing and repair tools start to matter.These tools are not the right starting point for every workshop. But... Thu, 16 Apr 2026 09:00:00 +1200 http://www.aecs.co.nz/blog/#post162474 http://www.aecs.co.nz/blog/post/162472/ev-workshop-safety-equipment-what-nz-workshops-should-have-in-place/ As more hybrid and electric vehicles come through New Zealand workshops, safety is becoming a much bigger part of day-to-day workshop readiness.For many businesses, the first conversation starts with diagnostics. But as soon as a workshop begins taking on more high-voltage vehicle work, the focus also needs to shift toward the right EV workshop safety equipment and the procedures that sit around it.That does not mean every workshop needs the same setup. But it does mean that working on EVs ... Thu, 09 Apr 2026 09:00:00 +1200 http://www.aecs.co.nz/blog/#post162472 http://www.aecs.co.nz/blog/post/162471/what-hybrid-battery-testing-equipment-can-actually-tell-you/ As more hybrid and electric vehicles come through New Zealand workshops, battery-related faults are becoming a bigger part of the diagnostic process.A scan tool is often the starting point, but when a workshop needs a clearer picture of battery condition, that is where hybrid battery testing equipment becomes far more valuable. It helps move the conversation beyond basic fault codes and into the kind of battery data that supports stronger diagnostics and better repair decisions.For workshop... Thu, 02 Apr 2026 09:00:00 +1300 http://www.aecs.co.nz/blog/#post162471 http://www.aecs.co.nz/blog/post/162470/how-to-choose-the-right-ev-and-hybrid-scan-tool-for-your-workshop/ As more hybrid and electric vehicles come through New Zealand workshops, scan-tool capability matters more than ever.A standard scan tool may still cover a lot of day-to-day work, but EV and hybrid diagnostics can place different demands on your workshop. System access, battery-related data, guided functions, model coverage, and future workshop needs all play a part in choosing the right setup.That is why choosing the right EV and hybrid scan tools setup is not just about buying another too... Tue, 24 Mar 2026 23:36:32 +1300 http://www.aecs.co.nz/blog/#post162470 http://www.aecs.co.nz/blog/post/162469/what-ev-ready-workshops-need-beyond-a-standard-scan-tool/ A quality scan tool is often the first step into EV and hybrid work — and for many workshops, it is the right place to start.It gives you access to vehicle systems, fault codes, live data, guided functions, and a stronger starting point for modern diagnostics. But as more hybrid and electric vehicles come through the workshop, there is a point where a standard scan-tool-led setup starts to show its limits.That does not mean every workshop needs to jump straight into advanced EV equipment. It d... Tue, 24 Mar 2026 23:21:18 +1300 http://www.aecs.co.nz/blog/#post162469 http://www.aecs.co.nz/blog/post/161803/jaltest-software-version-update-26-1/ Jaltest Diagnostics | New 26.1 version!Jaltest Diagnostics 26.1 has arrived. With improved features and advanced functions, this version takes the multi-brand diagnostics experience to a whole new level. Are you ready to explore all innovations? Download the document and be the first one to learn about them.Please check the link below to download the Jaltest Version 26.1.Asia – Oceanía 26.1.1.1.2 Jaltest EUJaltest 26.1 https://dggijjaldwlpst02.blob.core.windows.net/jaltest/26.1/26_1_1_1_... Wed, 11 Mar 2026 08:10:43 +1300 http://www.aecs.co.nz/blog/#post161803 http://www.aecs.co.nz/blog/post/159384/diagnostics-workflow-reduce-comebacks-and-speed-up-fault-finding/ A lot of “slow diagnostics” isn’t caused by a lack of tools — it’s caused by a lack of process. When each tech approaches fault finding differently, you get inconsistent results, longer job times, and the kind of comebacks that damage confidence and profitability.A simple, repeatable diagnostics workflow helps your workshop:find faults fasterreduce parts-swappingimprove customer communicationcut down rework and comebacksFor broader planning across categories, start here: workshop equip... Tue, 17 Feb 2026 09:00:00 +1300 http://www.aecs.co.nz/blog/#post159384 http://www.aecs.co.nz/blog/post/159383/oscilloscopes-in-a-workshop-when-a-scan-tool-isnt-enough/ A quality scan tool is the backbone of modern diagnostics — but it won’t solve every problem. When faults are intermittent, electrical, or signal-related, workshops often hit a point where a scan tool can tell you what the system thinks is happening, but not why it’s happening.That’s where an oscilloscope becomes valuable. This post explains when a scope is useful in real workshop work, what it helps you confirm faster, and how to decide whether it fits your workshop.For a broader overvi... Tue, 10 Feb 2026 09:00:00 +1300 http://www.aecs.co.nz/blog/#post159383