Everything about Chip Tuning

Chip tuning refers to the software-based optimisation of a vehicle's engine control unit (ECU). Fuel injection, boost pressure, ignition timing and other parameters are precisely adjusted to improve engine power, torque and/or fuel efficiency. Modern vehicles are often delivered by manufacturers with deliberate reserves in the engine management — professional chip tuning safely and specifically unlocks this potential.

Stage 1 is a pure software optimisation with no hardware changes to the vehicle. It is suitable for every standard vehicle and typically delivers 20–40% more power and torque with unchanged reliability.

Stage 2 combines software optimisation with targeted hardware upgrades — such as an improved intercooler, a sport downpipe or a high-performance air filter. This enables significantly higher power gains. Stage 2 is aimed at drivers who want to extract the full potential of their vehicle.

Yes. Eco Tuning does not aim for maximum power but for fuel savings. By optimising injection parameters and the boost map, the engine runs more efficiently. In practice, savings of 5–15% are achievable — with simultaneously improved torque in the everyday rev range. The vehicle does not feel weaker at all; in fact it often feels more responsive and smoother. Eco Tuning is particularly recommended for high-mileage drivers, commuters and fleet operators.

DPF-Off refers to the deactivation of the diesel particulate filter, EGR-Off to the deactivation of exhaust gas recirculation, and SCR-Off to the deactivation of the SCR catalyst (AdBlue system). These measures can improve reliability and reduce maintenance costs for vehicles in continuous operation.

⚠ Important: These modifications are only permitted in Austria for motorsport, competition and off-road use. Vehicles with such modifications must not be used on public roads.

Our technician comes directly to you — at home, at your workplace or at any other location in Austria. Here is an overview:

1. Vehicle check: The vehicle is read out and its current state documented.
2. Backup: The original ECU software is fully backed up.
3. Optimisation: The individually adapted tuning software is uploaded.
4. Test drive: Final quality control and fine-tuning.
Total duration: typically 1–2 hours.

A standard Stage 1 chip tuning typically takes 1 to 2 hours — including reading, backup, uploading the optimised software and a test drive. For Stage 2 measures with additional hardware work or more complex vehicles the effort may be higher accordingly. You do not need to take your vehicle to a workshop or arrange a replacement car.

We operate throughout Austria — in all nine federal states: Vienna, Lower Austria, Upper Austria, Styria, Tyrol, Carinthia, Salzburg, Vorarlberg and Burgenland. Whether Graz, Vienna, Salzburg, Innsbruck, Linz or rural areas — we come to you. Travel costs and routes are discussed individually when booking an appointment.

The fastest way to reach us is via WhatsApp at +43 664 4484443 or by email at Info@mobiles-chiptuning.at. Alternatively, on every vehicle page of our website you can submit a direct request for your specific model and the desired tuning stage. We typically respond within a few hours.

We optimise cars, trucks, tractors, motorcycles, boats and construction machinery. Almost all modern vehicles with electronic engine management — generally from 1996 onwards — are suitable for tuning. Turbocharged engines (petrol & diesel) offer particularly high potential. Using our Tuning Configurator you can enter your vehicle data and retrieve the achievable power gains for your specific model.

The gains depend on the engine, vehicle type and tuning stage. As a guide:

Turbo diesel Stage 1: +20–40% HP, +25–45% Nm
Turbo petrol Stage 1: +15–30% HP, +20–35% Nm
Stage 2: significantly higher values depending on vehicle and hardware

Find the exact figures for your vehicle model in our Tuning Configurator.

Professionally performed chip tuning within the technical limits of the engine is safe. We exclusively use proven, thoroughly tested tuning software and always maintain adequate safety margins for temperature, pressure and mechanical load. With over 15 years of experience and more than 5,000 successfully optimised vehicles, results and customer reviews speak for themselves.

Chip tuning can theoretically affect the manufacturer's warranty if a fault is demonstrably traced back to the software change. In practice, this is rarely the case with professionally performed tuning. Since we create a complete backup of the original software before every optimisation, it can be restored at any time before a workshop or dealership visit. Contact us — we are happy to advise you individually about your vehicle.

Chip tuning is fundamentally legal in Austria. If the power increase exceeds the values registered in the vehicle registration document, the modification must be recorded at the vehicle registration authority and reported to the vehicle insurer. We recommend carrying out this registration correctly after the tuning. Certain deactivations (DPF, EGR, SCR) are not permitted on public roads.

Yes, at any time. Before every tuning we create a complete backup of the original ECU software. This original data is securely stored and can be restored on request at any time — before a dealer visit, when selling the vehicle, or for any other reason. Restoration is just as straightforward as the tuning itself.