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Who this is for
This service is aimed squarely at private owners and small businesses whose vans were limited by someone else:
- Owner-drivers who bought an ex-fleet van and discovered it will not exceed 62 or 70mph.
- Tradespeople running their own van who want the full performance back, including for towing and A-road overtaking.
- Businesses buying second-hand vans that arrive with a previous operator's limiter still active.
- Owners of imported vehicles fitted with a market-specific limiter.
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Is Limiter Removal Right for Your Vehicle?
Limiter removal suits drivers whose work or routes genuinely take them past the limiter: long-distance couriers, motorway-heavy trades, and private owners who regularly drive abroad where the limits do not apply.
If your driving stays inside the UK motorway network and never approaches the limit, the honest answer is that removing it changes nothing about how you use the van, and the conversation should be about a remap brief instead. We will say so rather than sell you work you do not need.
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What the work involves
A speed limiter is a software setting written into the engine calibration. It tells the ECU to cut fuel or ignition once the van reaches a set speed, usually 62mph, 70mph or 90mph depending on the operator's policy.
Removal means recalibrating the ECU so that limiter function is no longer applied. This is a calibration change, carried out with the rest of the engine mapping left as the manufacturer intended unless you also ask for a remap.
Important: this service applies to adjustable speed limiters fitted in software by fleet operators or vehicle importers. It does not apply to physically restricted vehicles or anything governed by construction-and-use rules.
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How the process works
1. Diagnostic check first. We connect dealer-level diagnostics and confirm the van's history, check for fault codes and verify that the limiter is a software setting we can address.
2. Confirmation and honesty about your model. Limiter removal is offered on selected models. We check your specific van and confirm what is possible before anything is agreed.
3. Quote before work. You get a clear quote before anything is done. No surprises.
4. Recalibration. The limiter setting is removed from the calibration, with the rest of the engine mapping left as the manufacturer intended.
5. Road test and checks. The van is tested to confirm the limiter is gone, the engine runs cleanly and no warning lights are present.
The work is carried out through our fully insured mobile service at your home or workplace, across Medway and Kent.
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Selected models: an honest note
Not every van can have its limiter removed, and not every limiter is the same. Some are simple software settings; others are bound up with fleet management systems, telematics or tachograph arrangements that need a different approach. Rather than guess, we check your van first. If limiter removal is not possible or not advisable on your model, we will tell you straight and explain why.
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Getting a quote
Limiter removal is diagnostic-led and quoted before any work starts, because the method depends on the van's make, model and ECU type. Pricing depends on your vehicle and how we access the ECU: Paul confirms the method and gives you a clear quote before any work is agreed, the price we quote is the price you pay. Read more in our guide to remap costs.
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Areas covered
Kent Eco Tuning is a local, independent specialist based in Medway. The mobile service covers Chatham, Rochester, Gillingham, Strood, Rainham and the wider Medway towns, plus Maidstone, Ashford, Dartford, Gravesend, Canterbury, Thanet and across Kent. We come to you: driveway, yard or workplace.
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Frequently asked questions
- Is speed limiter removal legal? Removing an adjustable speed limiter that a previous fleet operator programmed into a van is legal, provided the vehicle remains road-legal and road speed limits are observed. What matters is that emissions equipment and safety systems are not altered, and on that basis we do not carry out any emissions-related deletions on road vehicles. If you are unsure about your specific vehicle, ask us before booking and we will give you an honest answer.
- Will it affect my MOT? The limiter is not an MOT item, and we do not touch anything that MOT testing covers in emissions or safety terms. The van remains road-legal. As always, a healthy, well-maintained vehicle is the best guarantee of a straightforward MOT.
- Can you remove the limiter on any van? No. Limiter removal is offered on selected models, subject to a diagnostic check. Some limiters are tied to fleet or telematics systems that cannot simply be switched off. We confirm what is possible on your van before quoting.
- Can I combine limiter removal with a remap? Yes, on many vans. Some owners want the limiter gone and nothing else changed; others take the chance to have a full power and economy tune at the same time. Both options can be discussed during the diagnostic check.
- How long does it take? Once the diagnostic check is complete and the work is agreed, limiter removal is typically completed within a single mobile visit. We confirm the timescale with your quote.
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Bought a van that runs out of puff at 62mph?
Call Paul on 07946 854971 or email kentecotuning@hotmail.com for a straight answer on whether your van's limiter can be removed, and a clear quote before any work.
Kent Eco Tuning: fully insured, IMI-certified, mobile across Medway and Kent.