VW Crafter WeConnect Diagnostics After Dealer Repair Sometimes a van comes back from repair with a bigger software headache than it went in with, and this job is a good example of why VW Crafter WeConnect diagnostics matter. This VW Crafter had already been through dealer body repair after a small crash, but it then […]
2014 Toyota GT86 Cruise Control Retrofit With Third Stalk Controls Long motorway miles get a lot less tiring when the car handles the steady-speed work for you, and this 2014 GT86 cruise control retrofit did exactly that on a 2014 Toyota GT86 Japanese import. We fitted an aftermarket cruise control kit with a third stalk, […]
Toyota GT86 Stereo Retrofit With Pioneer DA77DAB Rear Camera And Parking Sensors A Japanese import is brilliant right up until the dashboard starts chatting in a language you do not speak, so this Toyota GT86 stereo retrofit solved the biggest day-to-day annoyance on this 2014 car while adding a few useful extras at the same […]
2020 VW Crafter Steering Wheel Retrofit With Facelift Style Wheel and Airbag A van can feel newer from the driver’s seat in seconds, and this 2020 VW Crafter steering wheel retrofit did exactly that. We retrofitted a VW Crafter facelift style steering wheel and matching airbag to an earlier 2020 model while keeping the important […]
VW Polo rear camera retrofit with genuine OEM pop out badge camera Reversing gets a lot smarter when a VW Polo rear camera retrofit is done with genuine OEM parts instead of a universal camera stuck on as an afterthought. This VW Polo AW was fitted with a genuine OEM VW rear view camera using […]
VW Polo AW Front Parking Sensors Retrofit With Flush Fit OEM Style Finish Tight parking gets a lot easier when VW Polo AW front parking sensors work properly and do not look like a universal add-on stuck on at the last minute. On this job, we fitted an aftermarket flush-fit front parking sensor retrofit to […]
VW Sat Nav Repair for Common Screen Faults A failing screen can make the whole unit feel useless, so this VW sat nav repair focused on restoring a faulty VW display by replacing the LCD and digitizer in one unit and getting the sat nav working properly again. We are seeing this sort of VW […]
Seat Ibiza Parking Sensors Retrofit With OEM Front And Rear Sensors And Rear View Camera Small cars are easy to enjoy, but they are even easier to place when the parking aids work properly. This Seat Ibiza parking sensors retrofit added OEM front and rear parking sensors, an OEM Seat optical kit with the sensor […]
VW T6.1 Highline Rear View Camera Retrofit With Dynamic Guidelines And Towing Mode Reversing a camper van gets a lot less stressful when the view actually helps, and this VW T6.1 rear camera upgrade on a T6.1 Highline did exactly that. We fitted the rear view camera setup, added moving dynamic guidelines, enabled a few […]
VW T6.1 soft close sliding door retrofit before camper conversion A sliding door should not need a hard shove every time, so on this van we fitted a VW T6.1 soft-close sliding door setup to pull the door shut properly and neatly. The result was exactly what you would want before a build starts: smoother […]
VW T6.1 primary user setup diagnostics fixed with connected services restored When the system gets stuck, it can knock out far more than one menu, and this VW T6.1 primary user setup job was a perfect example. This van came in with the primary user settings frozen, no official update available, and connected features no […]
VW T5.1 cruise control retrofit on an older camper van Ready to cruise Long drives get a lot easier when an older camper finally has the right factory-style controls fitted, and this VW T5.1 cruise control retrofit did exactly that. This older VW T5.1 camper van came in for an OEM cruise control stalk and […]
VW Transporter pinch sensors fixed for automatic sliding door fault Automatic sliding doors can get expensive in a hurry, and on this van we fixed the fault by replacing the VW Transporter pinch sensors on the sliding automatic door. More importantly, the problem was diagnosed properly first, so this was a repair based on evidence […]
VW T6 Alpine Halo 9 screen upgrade with OEM rear view camera integration A big screen upgrade only really earns its keep when it works properly in daily use, and this VW T6 Alpine Halo 9 install did exactly that. We fitted a brand new Alpine Halo 9 into this Transporter T6 and integrated the […]
BMW X3 App Connect retrofit with wireless phone connection Bad aftermarket phone kits can make a good car feel cheap fast. On this BMW X3 App Connect retrofit, we fitted a reliable aftermarket kit that gives the car wireless phone connection and a much more factory-like user experience. That is the bit most owners care […]
Yamaha DEFCOM Alarm Immobiliser Tamworth Fault Fix and META Tag Setup A bike alarm that only half works is barely an alarm at all, and this Yamaha DEFCOM alarm immobiliser Tamworth job proved exactly that. The Yamaha came in after an alarm had been fitted elsewhere, with the level sensor not triggering when the bike was […]
Audi Q4 Towbar Retrofit With OEM Retractable Towbar and Audi Online Coding Getting an Audi Q4 towbar retrofit right starts long before the final click of the retractable mechanism. On this returning customer’s vehicle, we fitted a genuine OEM Audi retractable towbar kit supplied by the customer, completed the online Audi activation, and made sure […]
VW T6 Barn Door Camper Aftermarket LED Tail Lights Before France Trip Nothing says “trip-ready” like a rear-end refresh the day before you hit the road—this VW T6 barn door camper came in for VW T6 LED tail lights France prep, with a set of aftermarket LED tail lights fitted just in time for the […]
VW Up Rear OEM Parking Sensors Retrofit Rear parking sensors can be the difference between a near-miss and a dent—especially when a new driver is learning tight parking habits. This VW Up rear parking sensors retrofit used a customer-supplied, genuine VW optical sensor kit, and the end result was simple: safer reversing and more confidence […]
VW T6.1 OEM Smoked Taillights Retrofit and Alpine Halo 9 Upgrade OEM smoked LEDs are one of those rare upgrades that genuinely change the whole rear end, and this Ascot Grey camper got the full refresh with VW T6.1 OEM smoked taillights plus an Alpine Halo 9 stereo install—cleaner look at the back, and a […]
VW Golf Mk8 Sequential Mirror Indicators With GOLF Writing Mirror indicators can make or break the look of a Mk8, and this one was a perfect example. We just fitted Golf Mk8 sequential mirror indicators with “GOLF” writing to a clean white/black VW Golf Mk8, and the upgrade sharpened the car’s sporty styling instantly. This […]
VW Caddy BCM Highline Upgrade to Stop OEM Bi-Xenon LED Headlight Flicker Flickering headlights can ruin an otherwise clean retrofit, and this VW Caddy BCM Highline job on a 2016 Caddy fixed it the right way: we supplied and fitted a brand-new OEM BCM, upgraded the van to a BCM Highline, and the OEM bi-xenon/LED […]
VW T6.1 DSG Selector Replacement No More Leave Vehicle In Park Messages That “leave vehicle in park” warning popping up again and again is enough to drive anyone mad. This VW T6.1 came in for a VW T6.1 DSG selector replacement after a persistent selector fault, and once it was sorted the van stopped throwing […]
Audi A5 DSG Flat Bottom Steering Wheel Swap The quickest way to make an interior feel “new” is to change what you touch every single drive—and this Audi A5 DSG flatbottom steeringwheel swap proved it. We removed the standard Audi A5 wheel and fitted a DSG flat bottom version, which instantly sharpened the cabin vibe […]
VW T6.1 Soft Close Side Door Retrofit That sliding door bang gets old fast. On this van we completed a VW T6.1 soft-close retrofit on the side doors, so instead of slamming shut, the mechanism gently pulls the door in and finishes the close properly. If you’re using your T6.1 as a camper, you’ll appreciate […]
Towing-ready VW T6.1 Detachable Towbar and 13-pin Electrics Coded Nothing ruins a towing plan faster than realizing you’re not actually set up to tow. This VW T6.1 detachable towbar install included a detachable towbar, 13-pin electrics, and correct coding—so the van left genuinely towing-ready. If you’re planning to tow soon, have you checked your wiring […]
Parking made easy on a 2023 VW Polo AW with OEM pop out camera and BlackVue dash cams Ever wished your Polo had the factory-style camera setup instead of a stuck-on add-on? This VW Polo reverse camera retrofit on a 2023 VW Polo AW added a proper OEM rear view camera that neatly pops out […]
VW T6.1 DSG Selector Repair for the Position P Warning That “Only leave vehicle in position P. Please visit workshop.” message is the kind of dashboard drama nobody wants—especially when it’s attached to a scary quote. On this VW Transporter T6.1 DSG, we carried out a VW T6.1 DSG selector repair as a cost-effective alternative […]
VW Transporter T6.1 Under-Seat Alpine Bass Upgrade Bass missing in your campervan? We upgraded this VW Transporter T6.1 with a VW T6.1 Alpine subwoofer setup by fitting the Alpine SPC-W84AT6-2 under the passenger seat, complete with its matching amplifier, to bring the low end up properly without losing any usable space. This van already had […]
VW Transporter T6.1 Battery Replacement to Cure Random Dash Faults Nothing makes a van feel haunted like a dash full of random warnings and a weak start. This Volkswagen Transporter T6.1 came in for a VW T6.1 battery replacement after showing battery-related issues and intermittent faults on the dash, and the goal was simple: get […]
Campervan DCDC Charger Upgrade and Leisure Battery Failure Diagnosis One missing component can quietly wipe out a whole power setup, and that’s exactly what we found during campervan leisure battery diagnostics on this professionally built campervan. Because a DCDC charger to the leisure battery hadn’t been included, the battery had no proper way to charge […]
UK Made Carbon Fibre Steering Wheel and Airbag Cover Upgrade This one came out unbelievably good—today’s carbon fibre steering wheel retrofit swapped in a hand made in UK carbon fibre steering wheel with orange stitching, perforated sides, and a custom airbag cover setup for a seriously clean, factory-plus look. The best part? We also moved […]
Audi A5 OEM Cruise Control Retrofit Using a Quality 2nd Hand Part One button, one stalk, and suddenly the motorway feels a lot less “right foot workout.” This Audi A5 cruise retrofit added genuine OEM cruise control to an Audi A5, and it’s now running exactly as it should. The twist on this job: we […]
Volkswagen Crafter Flat Bottom Steering Wheel Upgrade in Nappa Leather That tired factory wheel can make an otherwise solid cab feel rough, so this Volkswagen Crafter flat-bottom steering wheel upgrade was a quick win with a big day-to-day payoff. We pulled off the old, worn plastic wheel and fitted our custom retrimmed flat-bottom wheel, giving […]
Kenwood DNX5190DABS Sat Nav Stereo Upgrade in a VW Transporter T6 A boring commute turns into a much nicer drive when the head unit actually does what you need. This Kenwood DNX5190DABS T6 installation in a Volkswagen Transporter T6 delivered proper built-in sat nav, a clean factory-style look, and a setup that works exactly as […]
VW Transporter T6 Start Stop Fix and VW T6 Cruise Control Retrofit With MFSW Upgrade Start/stop quit doing its job on this VW Transporter T6, but the visit still delivered the planned VW T6 cruise control retrofit plus a multifunction steering wheel upgrade—and we also chased down fault code 16053 (neutral gear position sensor malfunction) […]
Fiat Ducato Motorhome Cruise Control Retrofit for York Trips Quick job summary Long drives feel a lot easier once the right upgrade is in place, and this Fiat Ducato cruise control York job was exactly that: a straightforward cruise control retrofit on Dave’s 2010 Fiat Ducato motorhome, completed while he popped in and waited. Once […]
VW Transporter T6.1 SOS Fault Fixed With Battery Control Module Replacement and ODIS An SOS warning on a VW Transporter T6.1 can turn a normal drive into a dashboard Christmas tree, so this visit focused on replacing the VW T6.1 battery control module and completing the required software work in ODIS to get everything communicating […]
MAN TGE Camera and Lighting Upgrade With Wolfbox Mirror and Lazerlamps When you rely on your van every day, reversing and visibility upgrades shouldn’t feel like a “universal kit” guess—and this MAN TGE camera lighting retrofit proves it with a Wolfbox reverse camera and dash cam integrated into a mirror setup, plus Lazerlamps LEDs and […]
VW T-Cross Highline OEM Rear View Camera Retrofit Select reverse and you should feel confident, not guesswork—so this VW T-Cross OEM camera retrofit on a 2022 VW T-Cross 1.0 Highline was all about doing it properly with a genuine OEM rear view camera supplied and fitted, fully integrated to the factory screen. Ever tried squeezing […]
VW T6.1 DSG Steering Wheel Retrofit With Orange Stitching And VCDS Coding A steering wheel can change the whole feel of a van, and this VW T6.1 DSG steering wheel retrofit did exactly that: supplied and fitted with a professionally retrimmed DSG wheel, then coded and checked on VCDS diagnostics so everything works as it […]
VW Transporter Lazer light Utility 25 Reverse Lights Retrofit With Color Matched 3D Printed Pods It’s one of those upgrades you notice immediately the first time you select reverse: we fitted VW Transporter Lazer light Utility 25 reverse lights using custom-made pods that sit neatly in the rear bumper trims, and the finished look came […]
MAN TGE KNAUS LAZER Lights Ultra Bright Kit Install More night driving confidence in one tidy upgrade: this MAN TGE LAZER lights installation on a KNAUS motorhome added an ultra bright twin-LED setup neatly integrated into the front bumper grille for a clean, purposeful finish. Ever hit an unlit road in a big motorhome and […]
Volkswagen California Rear View Camera Retrofit Tailgate Panel Mess Fixed Properly One of those “you can’t unsee it” jobs: this Volkswagen California rear view camera retrofit was part of a bigger project, and the moment we stripped the tailgate (the one with the camping chair holder), we found a previous install that had been absolutely […]
Ford Fiesta 2018 Vodafone R394 Flush Fit Rear Parking Sensors Install Tight parking spots don’t care how careful you are—so this 2018 Ford Fiesta came in for Ford Fiesta R394 sensors fitted as a proper flush fit rear parking sensor setup, sitting neat in the bumper and giving reliable reversing alerts. The goal was simple: […]
Owned the Mistake and Fixed It With an OEM Camera Swap Alpine Halo Upgrade and Adaptive Cruise Control Activation You’ve probably seen this one doing the rounds in Facebook groups—yeah, we messed it up. A new supplier sent us a reversing camera setup that turned out to be rubbish, and we didn’t catch it in […]
Adaptive Cruise Control Coding Sorted on a Reflex Silver VW Transporter ACC isn’t the kind of upgrade you want “mostly working”—this visit was all about VW Transporter adaptive cruise control coding and configuration, so the van actually understands the hardware that’s been fitted and behaves the way it should on the road. Even better, it […]
Running Rear View Camera Wiring Through a Pop Top Without a Roadmap Pop-top wiring jobs always start the same way: “So… where’s the route?” This visit was all about getting a campervan pop top reversing camera wired in neatly, even though the vehicle didn’t come with a roadmap for how the cable should run through […]
Save £60 on a VW T6.1 Front Fog Light Retrofit Before Prices Rise Prices are climbing fast, so this VW T6.1 foglight retrofit landed just in time: we fitted front fog lights using genuine parts, connected everything correctly to the BCM, and coded it to behave like factory—yes, including the cornering feature. Waiting can feel […]
VW T6 and T6.1 Heater Stuck Hot or Cold Repair When the cabin temp won’t budge and the vents feel “stuck,” it’s rarely the controls—this VW T6 heater flap repair focused on restoring proper temperature control by fixing a failed blend flap actuator setup on a VW Transporter. In this case, the heater motor didn’t […]