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Our customer Martin has graciously provided us with feedback concerning the tuning we performed on his Skoda 2.0TFSI, this was supported by empirical data (The car was 27% faster running Autoupgrades tuning from 0-100km/h compared with 20% faster using a JB4 map 2). "I really appreciate the time on the Skoda etc, Results are good! Please see attached best of...

Remapping, sometimes referred to as ECU tuning, is when the settings of a car's engine control unit are altered to enhance multiple areas of the performance of the car. What is an ECU Tune? ECU tuning involves improving the power output of your car as well as increasing its torque, giving you more powerful acceleration. An ECU tune will optimize...

Car engine remapping is when the settings of a car's engine control unit are tweaked to enhance multiple areas of the performance of the car. Car remapping usually takes the tuner around 1-2 days  to complete the process. Car engine remapping involves improving the power output of your vehicle as well as increasing its torque, giving you more powerful acceleration...

Your car is an important part of your life. It gets you to work, takes you to appointments, helps you get your children to school and drives you to leisure activities. However, does your car excite you? Does it give you a driving experience that's hard to forget? Furthermore, does it even work adequately? If the answer is no to...

If you're a car enthusiast, then the chances are you are always on the lookout for new ways to improve your car's performance. One of the best ways to do this is to get your car tuned. Car engine tuning involves adjusting the electronic control unit (ECU) of the engine in a way that enhances it. As the ECU controls...

Exciting though it can obviously be to buy a car, the feel-good factor could dissipate if you find that the vehicle doesn’t quite clock up the mileage with you that you had expected. This could too easily happen if, for example, you bought the car used. Nonetheless, you shouldn’t be too quick to rule out that you are unwittingly ageing...

When it comes to boosting your car's performance, you might think that it requires a hefty investment. However, there are several affordable ways to enhance your vehicle's power, efficiency, and overall driving experience. In this blog post, we will explore some cost-effective methods to improve your car's performance. Regular Maintenance Before diving into performance enhancements, it's essential to ensure your...

Of course, when you originally bought your car, you will have chosen it on account of various specifications attached to it. However, a competing concern is likely to have been cost. In practice, you may well have compromised to a degree with your choice of car model. The good news is that, if this did happen, you wouldn’t necessarily need...

Tuning up your car has plenty of advantages, and it can help set your vehicle up to match your driving goals and driving style better. And now that you are considering a car ECU remapping, you may have many questions. Read the expert's answers to the three most frequently asked car tuning questions. How Does Car ECU Remapping Work? Cars have...

Some myths are doing the rounds about the costs and side effects of tuning your vehicle. Read on for some expert comments on these myths that will be busted here. Continue reading →