AET Blogs

From early pioneers like the Oldsmobile Jetfire, to modern classics like the Toyota Supra Turbo, there have been some truly fantastic turbocharged cars – but which are the best? This month, we’re looking at some of our favourite iconic turbocharged cars from the past 50 years, and after a fair amount of debate, we’ve managed…

Looking to buy a new car, but worried about the running costs? This month, we take a look at some seriously frugal motors, with our list of the top 5 most fuel-efficient cars of 2014, perfect for if you do a lot of miles, are concerned about your carbon emissions, or just want to keep…

Cold, wet, and windy – sadly, the British winter is here again! In addition to creating hazardous driving conditions, cold weather can also put some serious strain on your vehicle, which is why it’s so important to be prepared. Batten down the hatches, and ensure you’re ready for the worst of the winter weather with…

Never ones to miss out on an opportunity to hook in new turbo aficionados at a young age, AET agreed to sponsor new games kit for Gillamoor C of E Primary School in Gillamoor, North Yorkshire.

Last month, we launched Turbo tech 101 – a series of posts designed to provide some basic information about different turbocharging components. In part one, we kicked things off by looking at the intercooler, and this month, we’ll be looking at turbo wastegates – finding out what they are, what they do and how they…

AT AET, we’re always looking out for the latest developments in turbo tech – and earlier this month, French company Valeo has announced the development of a new electric turbocharger that promises to completely eliminate turbo lag. In this post, we examine the new turbo technology, and look at the future of electric turbocharging as…

At AET, we love the sound a turbocharger makes – but we understand that when your car starts making noises, you want to know exactly what’s happening, and why! In this guide we examine the turbo whistle, a noise made by turbochargers when in operation – you’ll learn what it sounds like, what causes it,…

How to get more out of a vehicle’s engine is always at the centre of the true performance enthusiast’s thinking. Whilst there are many ways to measure vehicle performance, in the world of the petrol-head – BHP is the undisputed king! Thankfully, if your current turbocharged car isn’t satisfying your need for speed, there are…

At AET, we’re serious about turbo tech, but we understand that not everyone is quite so passionate about turbocharger components! Whilst there’s nothing wrong with not knowing your wastegate from your turbine, a little knowledge about components and what they do can be really helpful! Whether you’re looking to improve the performance or power of…

If you’re looking to maximise the power and performance of your vehicle, then changing your stock turbocharger for a bigger or better model can be an effective part of the process. In this guide, we take a look at some of the reasons for upgrading, what you can expect to achieve, and the considerations you…

On the rainiest weekend in August, AET were one of the proud sponsors of a ‘3 Peaks 3 Lakes’ walk to help raise money to fund complimentary therapies for Kate Fisher, diagnosed earlier this year with multiple brain tumours (www.youcaring.com/katefisher).  A couple of our employees, Emma Sykes and Ellie Duncan, took part in the event…

If you think having your vehicle ‘chipped’ is strictly for the performance enthusiast, then think again – ECU remapping is suitable for everyone, and can provide huge benefits to businesses running fleets of vehicles. In this post, we explore ECU remapping and the benefits of re-flashing for economy, and outline the realistic savings businesses with…