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  Black Friday!

  The Black Friday Sale is here! fight back against the cost of living crisis, and reduced winter fuel payments with amazing deals on tuning your car this November with Gotboost

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  DPF cleaning, is it worth it?

  "Can you clean my DPF?" is a question we get multiple times a day. We can, but we mainly choose not to. It may seem like the simplest and most effective answer to a blocked DPF, but here we will explain why we suggest a DPF diagnosis rather than a simple DPF clean.

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  RacingLine’s PDM, bringing mapping power to your home

  Want to swap maps from home? read and delete error codes from an app? activate anti theft mode, or return the vehicle to stock? Then look no further than the RacingLine PDM.

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  We are MMX dealers!

  Gotboost is proud to be an official dealer for MMX

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  Crank Walk in VAG MQB Cars with Manual Gearboxes and Heavy Clutches

  Crank walk is a concerning issue for owners of VAG MQB platform cars, particularly those with manual gearboxes and heavy-duty clutches. This phenomenon involves the lateral movement of the crankshaft within the engine block, which can lead to severe engine damage if not addressed promptly.

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  Diagnostics: Beyond the scanner

  Modern cars are more than just mechanical marvels; they’re intricate computer systems on wheels. The OBD2 (On-Board Diagnostics) system, introduced in vehicles from 1996 onward, plays a crucial role in monitoring and maintaining a car’s health. While code readers provide basic insights, true car diagnostics go beyond merely plugging in a code reader. 
  
  
  

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  Aftermarket ECU tuning

  Gotboost can map vehicles on just about any aftermarket ECU, and combined with our in house 1000 horsepower capable dyno, we can get the best results for you and your performance vehicle.

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  Is a battery charger sufficient for a remap?

  We've all seen mobile remapping pictures on social media, with a car being mapped whilst attached to a cheap battery charger. Here we will discuss the reasons why you need a battery conditioner for stable voltage, rather than a simple charger.

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  No Codes Diagnostics

  At Gotboost we are often asked to ‘plug in our diagnostic machine’ to find a fault with a vehicle. We are always keen to remind people that true diagnostics do not consist simply of plugging in an OBD scanner, seeing what code is there and then changing the parts mentioned in the scan. This approach does not accurately diagnose issues, and in many instances does not fix the problem.
  

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