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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Carbon Cleaning in Suffolk

Recently we have had a large number of phone calls and bookings for our carbon cleaning service. Last week we have a Mercedes dropped off with the DPF Filter 400% yes this is not an error 400% full according the the Ask content level stored in the ECU. First of all pre carbon clean we …

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LED Lighting & Beacons

From lightbars, hideaway LED’S, Directional LED’s for cars, Van and HGV’s we are able to supply only or supply and fit. We have and will soon be adding our range of 40 Plus led beacons, LED stobes and lightbars to our online shop. We will be making short videos of all of our led;s in …

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Custom Van Conversions

GEL Automotive have converted, painted and tuned a number of vans. Pictured below is one of our service vans that started life a a project. This peugeot partner was purchased as a service van for us to visit customers and performance diagnostic tests, when the van came to us it was white and full of …

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Car Diagnostic Testing

Turning up your car radio to avoid knocks and bangs from faulty car parts doesn’t work anymore just before you car finally gives up you’ll probably see an engine management light along with this EML you will have codes stored in the cars ECU these fault code give the mechanic some idea of the what …

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Paint, Chips and Dents

From small dents to whole panels we can paint or touch up just about any paint work you need. We can also repair scratches, car bodywork and paint smart repair. Smart repair Stands for Small Medium Area Repair Techniques.