From Caithness farms to Sutherland daily drivers — a sample of recent work across the region.
Ford Transit Custom 2.0 TDCi
Wick, Caithness
Goal
Towing & Economy
Service
Stage 1 Remap
Torque Gain
+80 Nm
Economy
+14%
Livestock trailer towing on single-track roads. Customer needed stronger low-end pull and better economy on A9 runs. Stage 1 delivered both — stronger torque from idle and a measurable fuel saving over the following month.
BMW 320d (F30) 190ps
Golspie, Sutherland
Goal
Performance
Service
Stage 1 Remap
Power Gain
+52 bhp
Torque Gain
+95 Nm
Daily driver wanting sharper throttle and a more engaging drive without touching reliability. Stage 1 calibration produced substantial gains within the stock hardware limits. No hardware modifications needed whatsoever.
VW Crafter 2.0 TDI
Thurso, Caithness
Symptom
Limp Mode
Service
Diagnostics
Root Cause & Outcome
DPF blockage — software regen performed. Back on road same day.
Fleet courier van entering limp mode on stop-start routes — couldn't complete proper regen cycles. Two garages had cleared codes without finding the cause. Full diagnostic on-site, software-forced regeneration. No parts needed.