Frequently asked questions
Over the years we have found that the customers are calling up regarding flat batteries over a short period of time. One of the main causes of this is the original tracker unit. This module over time can become faulty which in turn causes a battery drain. To solve this problem, we advise that we disconnect this tracker and then reflash the ECUs. We also recommend that a trickle charger is fitted to the vehicle which will help battery life.
Brake squeal is an issue that we deal with on a regular basis. The first step to solving this is to make sure that only the correct braking materials are being used. Then followed by our bespoke system of fitment and use of anti-squeal compound. This method has been established through our hands-on experience.
DB9’s and Vantages are beginning to suffer with the exhaust bypass valves not opening. This may happen because of the following. Firstly, many customers remove the fuse which means the valves are constantly open. This unfortunately mean that the butterfly shaft seizes up. We can repair this rather than you having to purchase a new exhaust back box at great expense. Secondly, the Vacuum pump that operates the exhaust valves fail over time.
A puff of white smoke on initial startup from the exhaust on a DB7 Vantage, DB9 and Vantage V12 is mostly likely to be failure of the PCV Valves. These are located within the V and the back of the engine. They are original plastic and so with heat and age they fail. We advise that they are replaced with our upgraded component.
Tyre Pressure warning light/message is something that we are seeing more and more of year on year. This is mainly due to the tyre pressure sensors internal battery discharge. This is purely down to age. We advise that all the sensors are replaced at the same time and reprogramed to the vehicle, as when one sensor fails the others may fail soon after.
Aston Martins have a few areas that can cause a coolant leak. The first is from substandard radiators that corrode and crack. We resolve this by fitting a fully aluminium radiator upgrade, which will also make the cooling more efficient. Secondly, the plastic header tanks can leak where they are bonded together.



