The latest car technology explained
Matt Peacock, MD of Star Tech and Star Automotive Poole, gives his insight in to the latest car technology.
Keeping our customers safe on the road.
Technology is advancing with such momentum. We are seeing more vehicles built with intelligent systems to help assist motorists on the road.
Our qualified technicians have experience
working with systems and we ensure they
these are
given the latest training and technical support. It’s a big priority for us. We are proud to lead the way for Independent car specialists in the industry. As a kind customer once said about us “this is no Fred in the Shed!”
Let me explain some of this new technology.
What is ADAS?
Advanced Driver-Assistance Systems, or ADAS, is a term used to collectively describe these smart features.
ADAS was invented to quickly warn drivers of danger and to help them avoid accidents. Not all cars have these systems and if they do, it may just be one type of system. Some of the ADAS that are available vary from
rear view cameras to aid parking, to more complicated systems like Lane Departure Warning (LDW). This warns the driver if they drift from their lane, especially on motorways. Pedestrian Protection systems feature a warning of unsafe pedestrian movement. In addition, there are more advanced systems that can actually take some control
of the vehicle, such as
Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB).
Whether your car has adaptive high beams, a collision detection system or autonomous night vision, these are all classed as Advanced Driver- Assistance Systems and require specialist training and equipment to work on them.
Electric & Hybrid Cars
Environmental performance and accountability is the way forward and we are keen to invest in training and equipment for Electric and Hybrid vehicles.
Plans to install an electric vehicle charging point and to promote servicing and repairs for electric/ hybrid vehicles is in the pipeline as
we work hard to stay at the forefront of industry change. Our technicians have already completed the first part of their training with more to follow this year.
Furthermore, it’s
estimated around 1,000 technicians are trained to work on Electric or Hybrid vehicles in the UK. Most of these are in dealerships meaning many independent workshops don’t currently have a trained technician to work on hybrid or electric vehicles. Watch this space!
New type of air conditioning gas
With all industries keen to make improvements for the environment, the motor industry has come up with a new, cleaner air con gas. It has the fancy title of R123 4YF. This has replaced the old R134A gas and is fitted in all new cars from production during 2017/18 onwards.
Did you know?
You should run your air con for 10 mins every few weeks in winter to avoid damage to seals, remove moisture and mould and to keep it functioning well.
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