FAQ

 

Will tuning kit effect fuel consumption
Yes the tuning kit does effect fuel consumption anyone who tells you otherwise would be lying, you can’t get something for nothing. The open loop parameters for fuel are altered to give more performance, so if this extra performance is always used then you will use more fuel. But if normal driving is observed then fuel consumption is unaffected. On motor way driving a lot of customers have noted better fuel economy after remapping.

Will my warranty or insurance be affected
your warranty or insurance may be affected, but this is not normally the case as we do not replace any components we overwrite the ECUs (Engine Control Unit) engine map this is essentially software. It is also worth noting that the kit can be removed at a moments notice.

How much does a tuning kit cost
We charge £375 for a typical family car, prices vary depending on vehicle make and model. Please call us for an exact quote.

What are the hidden costs
There are no hidden costs, the price we quote you is the price you pay not a penny more.

What is a tuning kit
A tuning kit replaces the original software contained inside a cars ECU (Engine Control Unit) with tuned software. This software is referred to as the engine map because it is this program that controls the engine. Before the advent of diesel tuning kits the only way to overwrite this software was to replace the chip that contained the software. Now this can all be done by plugging in the diesel tuning kit to overwrite the engine map with the performance version. The diesel tuning kit is no gimmick it is a performance conversion that will seriously improve the power & drivability of your engine.

Why use a tuning kit and not a superchip
Superchip:
With a superchip the ECU has to be removed and the EPROM (chip) has to be desoldered from the circuit board then a new remapped chip soldered in its place, this process can cause damage to the ECU and invalidates any vehicle warranty or insurance cover.
Tuning kit:
The tuning kit does not require any removal or desoldering of components, just plug it in and away you go.

Why don’t the car manufacturers do the tuning in the first place, surely a more powerful engine is a selling point
This is a very good question, why does a car manufacturer purposely de-tune an engine before they sell it. There are a few reasons for this - one is that the manufacturers have to sell there car all over the world and must de-tune there engines for different fuel grades and atmospheric conditions to prevent engine damage caused by these conditions. They also have to take in to account the average car buyer not every car buyer is like you they don’t all want blistering horsepower from there engine, a new mother for example isn’t going to be too impressed by a VW Golf TDI wheel spinning in third gear when she takes it for a test drive. So they must compromise between out & out performance and general sale ability.

Can my car be returned to standard power at a later date
Yes all you need to do is unplug the tuning kit and the engine will return to standard power instantly.

What warranty do you offer on your tuning kits
We offer a 3 year unlimited mileage warranty with every tuning box. This warrenty is transferable with the customer to another vehicle.

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