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This guide explores how car tuning businesses can leverage mobile tuning with Autotuner One. Simplifying remote car tuning while maintaining professional standards.
What Is Autotuner One?
Leverage mobile tuning with Autotuner One. Autotuner One is a bridge device designed to solve the logistics of remote tuning. Unlike the traditional Autotuner Slave Tuning Tool / Autotuner Master Tuning Tool model where you have to purchase, manage and deliver hardware to a dealer network, the Autotuner One is owned by the vehicle owner.
Think of it as a personal flasher for car enthusiasts that functions like a universal key. The customer purchases the device once, plugs it into their car and grants temporary access to any Master tuner in the Autotuner network via the MyFlasher smartphone app.
This “Direct-to-Consumer” model that mobile tuning with Autotuner One gives a master tuner removes a significant barrier to entry for remote tuning and opens up a global market for chiptuning professionals.
Comparison: Master-Slave vs Autotuner One
The Autotuner One is designed to bridge the gap between professional tuners and end-users.
| Feature | Traditional Master-Slave | Autotuner One |
| Primary Use Case | Dedicated Dealer Network | Direct-to-Consumer / Remote |
| Hardware Owner | Tuning Business / Dealer | Vehicle Owner |
| User Interface | PC / Laptop | Smartphone (iOS/Android) |
| Logistics | Shipping required | Instant digital connection |
| Scalability | Best for long-term partnerships | Best for volume remote tuning |
| Flexibility | Tool locked to one Master | Tool links/unlinks to any Master |
How to Implement Autotuner One (The Workflow)
Integrating Autotuner One into your business model is simple. We have broken the commercial and technical process down into 4 steps:
Step 1: Stock and Market
Purchase Autotuner One units in packs (typically 10 or 100) to secure the best unit price. Update your website to market “Remote Tuning Packages”, educating customers that they can tune their own vehicle at home using just their phone and your professional file.
Step 2: Sell & Ship
When a remote customer contacts you, sell them the unit as part of the package. Because the hardware cost is low, you can price this attractively. Once they receive the tool, they own it forever.
Step 3: Connect (No Laptop Required)
The customer plugs the tool into their OBD port and pairs it via Bluetooth to the MyFlasher app on their iOS or Android device. They simply click to grant access to your Master ID—no laptop or internet cables required.
Step 4: Execute via Cloud
You accept the request via the AT Cloud (a fully cloud-based ECU tuning solution) to read the ECU, write the file and datalog remotely. Once the job is done, you unlink, leaving the customer ready to drive.
Pro Tip: We always recommend that your customer connects a battery support unit or battery charger (ideally 25A or higher) to their vehicle during the process. This ensures they have a stable voltage and prevents shutdowns during the write phase, which can damage the vehicle’s ECU.
Features & Benefits of Autotuner One
Incorporating the Autotuner One into your tuning business model gives you several advantages that can directly impact your efficiency and profitability.
1. Reduce Overheads and Increase Profitability
The most immediate benefit is the reduction in hardware costs. By shifting the tool ownership to the end-user, you eliminate the need to maintain a fleet of slave tools.
2. Understanding the Cost Model:
- Low Hardware Entry: The hardware units are inexpensive (sold in packs of 10 or 100), meaning you don’t have thousands tied up in stock.
- Activation Fee: There is a software activation fee per unit, which is typically paid when you sell the unit to the customer or perform the first tune.
- Result: This allows you to scale your inventory without a massive upfront capital investment which maximises your profit margins on the tuning service itself.
3. Expand Your Reach Beyond Local Customers
With Autotuner One, geographical barriers are no longer a limitation. Any vehicle owner with the tool, anywhere in the world, can become a potential customer. This allows your business to tap into a global market and build a reputation far beyond your local area. You can provide expert tuning files and support to customers in different cities, regions or even countries, all from your own workshop.
Core Tuning Functionalities at Your Fingertips
Autotuner One provides essential functionalities needed to perform a professional and safe remap via the OBD port.
- ECU Support: Read and write data from a huge range of ECUs.
- Diagnostics: Read and erase Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTC).
- Real-time Datalogging: Crucial for fine-tuning performance remotely.
- TCU Support: Note: Gearbox (TCU) support is currently in development and planned for future updates.
Autotuner Compatibility List
Take a look at the Autotuner One compatibility list to see the vehicles you can tune. While each Autotuner One device is linked to a single vehicle via its Vehicle Identification Number (VIN), the MyFlasher app allows you to manage multiple One devices, meaning you can enable support for multiple vehicles.
Download The MyFlasher mobile app:
Download The MyFlasher mobile app on the App Store
Download the MyFlasher mobile app on Google Play
Why Buy Autotuner One from Autotuner Tools?
Autotuner Tools, a division of VIEZU Technologies Ltd, is one of the largest resellers of the Autotuner Tuning Tool. We offer competitive pricing and worldwide shipping, ensuring you can get the equipment you need, wherever you are.
- Inventory: We hold high stock levels with worldwide shipping.
- Lifetime Updates: No subscription fees for new vehicle protocols.
- Award-Winning Team: Our connection with VIEZU Technologies, a multi-award-winning company with over 15 years at the forefront of ECU remapping, means we have a deep understanding of the industry.
- Expert Support: We provide free setup and comprehensive support.
- Training: We provide tuning training services via free webinars, online and in-person tuning training courses via our training division, the VIEZU Technical Academy.
- Trade Pricing: Wholesale accounts are available for growing businesses.
Mobile Tuning with Autotuner One Frequently Asked Questions
What is the AT Cloud web interface?
The AT Cloud web interface is a dedicated dashboard for the Master Tuner to manage tools. You can search your list of AT One tools and access all vehicle files associated with them.
Does the Autotuner One support Gearbox (TCU) tuning?
TCU support is not currently active on the Autotuner One but it is planned for future updates at no additional cost.
What is the difference between the Autotuner Master and Autotuner One?
The Autotuner Master tool creates and edits files. The Autotuner One is a bridge device for the vehicle owner to receive files.
What does the MyFlasher App allow customers to do?
When your customer has the MyFlasher mobile app they get access to a dashboard where they can talk to you via the built-in-chat, read vehicle data, send you their tuning file and write the final tuning file they receive from you back to their vehicle. Each time your customer reads their vehicle, you will automatically receive the file in your AT Cloud web interface.
Does the Autotuner One have a subscription fee?
No. Autotuner One is a one-time purchase with free updates. However, remember there is a one-time software activation fee for the dealer when commissioning a new unit.
Is the Autotuner One tool locked to me?
No. You link temporarily. Once unlinked, the customer uses the tool with other tuners if they choose.
Does my customer need a laptop when using the Autotuner One?
No. The Autotuner One connects via Bluetooth to the customer’s iOS or Android smartphone using the MyFlasher app.
Does the customer need an internet connection to use the AT One?
Yes. A stable 4G/5G or Wi-Fi connection is required on the smartphone to sync data with the AT Cloud.
About The Author
Paul Busby is the CEO of VIEZU Technologies Ltd, the company behind Autotuner Tools UK. With a background in vehicle engineering, Paul drives business growth and operational excellence. He was named Entrepreneur of the Year in 2012, and under his leadership, VIEZU Technologies won the Queen’s Award for Innovation in 2014.
