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I have used superchips for my last 5 cars.  they have always been good.  car's performance has improved dramatically, and reliability does not seem to have been affected.

Michael Bird

Have a look at Diesel Chip Tuning.

If they can be relied upon, and it looks to me like they can, the customer recommendations for these people appear conclusive.

IMPORTANT:  Avoid like the plague people selling you very cheap  (£5.00 - £10.00) 'tuning chips'.  They are not chips at all.  They are a resistor, that fools your engine management cpu into thinking the engine is always cold, and increases fuelling.  Statement of the obvious really, but running continuously with increased fuelling commensurate with a cold engine WILL RUIN YOUR ENGINE.

John Jory

Forgot to add;  Van Aaken are also a very reputable company.

John Jory

Choco,

Can I endorse www.mrhoot.com as a supplier of removable engine chips,(similar to Diesel Chip Tuning ) above.

I have had one on my C5 Estate for about two years and the difference having the 'chip' installed, makes towing a caravan a pleasure instead of an exercise in concentration. After all, the addition of extra power allows longer periods in higher gears and less gear changing in general. The only downside with chipping is the Insurance problem. I am coming up to the annual chase for better (ie cheaper) insurance. If anyone knows of a Insurance Co. that has a positive attitude to chipped cars please respond. I'm no boy racer. Just someone who wants to be able to tow in safety. 

these are the people who have "done" my last 5 cars

http://www.superchips.co.uk/

Michael

please let us know if you have done and what you think i drive the same car and would love to give it a go but it just seems to expensive i dont know if you saw the right up a while ago in the club mag it slatered our cars but im telling you i have towed a lot with mine and its great just standard it pulls great any way please keep us informed if you have it done  PS . MINE DOES 35 TO THE GALLON TOWING

regards TONY