About Race-Tune

Performance Tuning Solutions from PWCars, the UK's biggest Volvo specialist

Race-Tune.com is the performance tuning ('chip tuning' or 'remapping') division of Phil Whitaker Cars. We offer a range of bespoke ECU performance upgrades for a wide selection of vehicles to give increased power and torque as well as increased fuel economy. Our most popular tuning products are for Audi, BMW, Mercedes, Seat, Volkswagen & Volvo. Established by Philip Whitaker in 1978, Phil Whitaker Cars has grown steadily and is now a limited company trading as Phil Whitaker Cars Ltd. Despite constant expansion the business remains family owned and operated.

Based in South Bucks midway between Slough on the M4 and Beaconsfield on the M40 we are very easy to find, and it is well worth coming to see us. We won't put you under any pressure and the fresh-ground coffee is excellent (and free!).

We became a Volvo Specialist in 1988 and now carry between 60-70 quality vehicles in stock as well as offering:

  • ECU Performance Tuning Solutions
  • Servicing for Volvo
  • In-Car Entertainment including iPOD Integration
  • Hands free Phone Kits
  • Window Tinting

If you would like more information on any of the above services please do not hesitate to contact us!

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Find out how much performance will increase on your vehicle!

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Please note:
a) The figures shown below are indicative of the power gains and increased economy you can expect from your vehicle.

b) "N/A" = not applicable for this vehicle.



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Vehicle: Fabia VRS
Power Increases: 130bhp to 170bhp

Having been a keen turbo petrol driver my new longer commute has reluctantly forced me to change to a diesel. After owning my Fabia Vrs for a month I had it chipped. The power has ... Read more

Vehicle: Volvo S60 D5 2008
Power Increases: From 185bhp to 220Bhp and 460Nm

I love my ‘chipped’ S60 – it’s my ninth and they’ve all been chipped. You can immediately tell the difference – it’s all about the torque! The manuals will go up hi... Read more

Vehicle: Audi R8 V8
Power Increases: 410Bhp to 438Bhp

From my conversations with Matt George at Race-Tune.com I was confident that I could trust him with the remap of my Audi R8. And I don't let just anyone near my R8! Race-Tune.... Read more

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