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I am considering having my late 2.2 TDCI Mondeo chipped. Talking to the company that would do it all seems to good to be true (apart from the price £350). Increased torque plus increase MPG, with no detrimental effect on reliability. Is there a down side to having this done?

Asked on 10 July 2010 by CK, via email

Answered by Honest John
You lose any remaining warranty and have to inform your insurer and face an increased premium. www.superchips.co.uk is the best. You only get the improved mpg if you use the increased torque at low revs
to stay at low revs more.

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