MAHA UK brake tester is prime choice for Optimus
Cambridgeshire-based Optimus Commercials & Engineering has taken swift delivery of a new commercial brake tester from MAHA UK.
Optimus Commercials & Engineering is based in Oakington, Cambridge – just off junction 25 of the A14 – and was founded last June. It took over a previous garage business, saving jobs in the process, and continued the wide range of DVSA MOT testing and vehicle servicing for cars, vans, HGVs and other specialist vehicles.
It also helps customers maintain and repair bespoke machinery, like farm equipment.
Unable to wait weeks for a replacement when the existing brake tester on its ATF lane broke down, Optimus discovered that MAHA UK was able to deliver its flagship MBT 7250 Eurosystem brake tester from stock immediately, thus proving a no-brainer.
“The timescale was the most important thing – we didn’t have time to lose! – so we quickly obtained some quotes, but some lead times were six to eight weeks, and we couldn’t afford to wait that long,” said Sharron Barrett, manager at Optimus.
“Thankfully, MAHA UK had what we needed in stock, so we quickly went ahead with the order.
“Within a couple of days, my staff were able to complete the necessary groundwork, put the frame in and then MAHA’s engineers installed and calibrated the whole system quickly afterwards – from distress call to finished installation, it took a week, which was mighty impressive.”
Sharron explained that the breakdown occurred on a weekend and numerous companies had attended a trade show. However: “In the case of MAHA UK, I received a call back within minutes, a quote within the hour and an engineer came out to see me first-thing on the Monday – that impressed me straightaway.”
While the new brake tester won’t increase Optimus’ workload or the number of tests conducted, Sharron identified one key area that will give her and staff peace of mind: “It’s the reliability; hopefully, we’ll have fewer down days and we’ll be able to maximise the brake tester’s capability.
“The aftercare is clearly there – the speed in which quotes and the equipment were delivered was testament to that – and with MAHA UK nearby, we’re comfortable with the new partnership forged.”
The MBT 7250 Eurosystem is relied upon on in ATF stations across the UK. Cited advantages include the ability to measure brake system performance quickly and accurately over a long period of time, and a large roller sensor, with a diameter of 100mm and axle load of 18t, so there is excellent coverage across each tyre’s dimension.
Where the brake tester excels, says MAHA UK, is its ability to include other modules. Users can then watch the MBT 7250 evolve into an all-encompassing workshop platform. Tachograph calibration, headlight testing, automatic number plate recognition and axle play detection can all be managed on Eurosystem, which can be controlled via desktop or a tablet.
