Gennevilliers, Hauts-de-Seine -- (SBWire) -- 11/10/2014 --Exide Technologies has introduced a sweeping upgrade to its award-winning BRT-12 battery replacement tool. The device now supports more than 40 additional models, including a number of Start-Stop vehicles.

Cars with Start-Stop make up 15% of the European car parc, and this will reach 50% within the next five years. Many Start-Stop vehicles require a device to replace batteries, making the BRT-12 increasingly popular among workshops.

The BRT-12 costs around 80% less than full diagnostic equipment, and lets you replace batteries and clear faults from the dashboard. The device won Professional Motor Mechanic’s Top Product Award 2013, and was judged to “have made a real difference” to the lives of independent garage technicians.

The upgrade is free for existing BRT-12 users. They can access the update by plugging the device into their computer’s USB port. They are then guided through the complete upgrade process.

“Exide is committed to the success of our aftermarket partners,” said Michael Geiger, VP Sales & Marketing EMEA at Exide Technologies. “With this latest upgrade, they will reach more customers, win more business and drive down costs.”

About Exide Technologies
Exide Technologies, with operations in more than 80 countries, is one of the world’s largest producers and recyclers of lead-acid batteries. The company’s global business groups provide a comprehensive range of stored electrical energy products and services for industrial and transportation applications. Transportation markets include original-equipment and aftermarket automotive, heavy-duty truck, agricultural and marine applications, and new technologies for hybrid vehicles and automotive applications. Industrial markets include network power applications such as telecommunications systems, electric utilities, railroads, photovoltaic (solar-power related) and uninterruptible power supply (UPS), and motive-power applications including lift trucks, mining and other commercial vehicles.

Further information about Exide, including its financial results, is available at http://www.exide.com.