VCDS, VAG-COM and VAS Activations and coding

Working with Volkswagen,Audi, seat and Skoda vehicles in Suffolk, Essex and Norfolk on a regular basis we often get asked to code and program special features to cars using our specialist software. Below we take you through little “trick” on a Skoda. Here’s how to activate the indicator celebration function (gauges test, needle sweep, cluster …

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Dent repair in Suffolk

dent removal

We can now provide a paintless dent removal or dent repair service both large and small dents repaired all makes and models. We use a hight pressure dent puller, this basically means we use a dent puller that uses negative pressure to suck and stuck to the body panel allowing a strong hold on the …

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Mercedes w205 C class mileage correction dash fault

Mileage correction for the intermittent dash board fault on the Mercedes W205. We are able to provide mileage correction for the Mercedes vehicles including the w204 c class and the newer w205 c class. We are frequently seeing these vehicles with dash failures showing the incorrect mileage. We are now able to correctly change the …

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Mercedes Colour coding

We don’t just run diagnostic tests, we have body shop experience also. Today Paul got to work on this C class making the front lip and drl surrounds black. To keep the stone chips away we used a rubber based paint for the front lip so as to protect from stone chips. The black colour …

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Car and Commercial Diagnostics in Suffolk

GEL Automotive’s Car and Commercial diagnostic testing and fault code reading is constantly changing and evolving with the latest technological advancements we continually ensure we have the very latest equipment both hardware and software. We aim to exceed our clients expectations in cost, service and our 247 availability. All of our staff are trained to …

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Mercedes 7G Gearbox Fault

The 7G gearbox from Mercedes is one of the most common gearboxes fitted across the range. We are able to repair and recondition the gearbox ECU / Transmission control unit on the 7G gearbox found in the C,E,S,ML class vehicles. Common Mercedes gearbox Fault codes (may cause limp mode) Mercedes P0717 Mercedes P0718 Mercedes P2201 …

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Ultra Bright Cree LED Sidelights

So we have tested our CREE LED sidelights in the trusty old GEL Van for a good week now so far so good. These 501 LEDs are so bright and they are only sidelights. These LED bulbs will soon be available to order in our shop. Fitting will also be available for those unable to …

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