ECU Coding & Advanced Diagnostics.

Cloning copies an existing ECU's data — including the immobiliser link — into a replacement unit, so the car sees the new ECU as the original. Programming flashes a fresh ECU and codes it to your VIN, which usually means re-pairing keys and immobiliser. Cloning is faster and avoids key issues; programming is the only option when you can't read the original ECU.

Not for the work we cover. We use manufacturer-grade tools (Autel, Pathfinder, Vediamo) for VAG, BMW, Mercedes and Land Rover. The dealer route is usually more expensive and slower; the result is the same.

Often, yes. We log live-data over a road test and store freeze-frame data, which lets us catch faults that aren't active when the car is on the diagnostic ramp. Some intermittent faults need the car to be left with us for a longer period — we'll tell you upfront if that's the case.

Most diagnostics start with a fixed-fee scan and interpretation. If the fix is straightforward, we'll often roll the diagnostic fee into the repair. We give a written quote before any work starts.