Hino says genuine parts superior

Hino Australia has released a series of informative videos that the company says demonstrate the difference of using non-genuine parts instead of genuine parts, following extensive testing in real-world scenarios.

The three videos focus on the performance of brake pads and headlights, as well as the importance of bullbar integrity to truck safety.

“Hino genuine pads and rotors delivered over 10 per cent greater braking force while non-genuine headlights provided 4.4 metres less time to react to a hazard when travelling at 100 kilometres an hour,” said Greg Bleasel, Hino Australia’s General Manager of Product Support.

“We understand that for our fleet, private and workshop customers, it can be an easy temptation to keep costs down by using non-genuine parts when replacement parts are required.

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“As these videos demonstrate, this can be a false economy in terms of product performance, longevity and safety.

“At Hino, we believe we are one of a small number of truck manufacturers in Australia that undertakes this level of rigorous testing,” said Bleasel.

Bleasel added that the tests were conducted independently by a third party commissioned by Hino, and the two separate brake and headlight test programs were conducted under controlled conditions, with all outcomes appropriately measured.

Genuine Hino brake pads were compared with a set of non-genuine pads on the rear axle of a 300 Series Hino Tipper under controlled conditions in two major separate drive events, during which over 4000 brake applications were completed.

“After the second drive event, an industry standard roller brake test was conducted which showed that Hino genuine pads and rotors delivered over 10 per cent greater braking force than the non-genuine substitute.”

“Additionally, the Hino brake pads did not show any signs of fatigue or heat cracking, whereas the non-genuine pads showed signs of both.”

It was a similar story in the next test, where genuine and non-genuine headlights which were tested on a Hino 500 Series FC Standard Cab, using the same control globes.

“The genuine Hino headlights produced a measurable light distance of 37.9 metres compared to the non-genuine units at 33.5 metres,” said Bleasel.

In the third video, Hino outlines the importance that a Hino genuine bullbar plays in the safety of a vehicle, its cooling, and its structural integrity in the event of a collision.

When a bullbar is fitted to a truck, it is important to ensure that the key safety features of the vehicle, such as the airbag deployment, front underrun protection, and preventative crash system radars and headlamps, are all able to function correctly.

“When customers buy a genuine Hino part and have it fitted by an authorised Hino dealer, they automatically receive a three-year unlimited kilometre warranty on both parts and labour,” Mr Bleasel said.

“If a genuine Hino part is fitted by someone other than an authorised Hino dealer, it is still covered by a one-year/100,00km warranty, which ever comes first.