Our History
Independent Turbo Specialists
Originally established in 1989, Universal Turbos has grown from humble beginnings to become one of the largest independent turbo specialists in the UK.
With our expertise & knowledge, we expanded our business into the turbo remanufacturing aftermarket, leading us to outgrow our premises in Ringwood. In 2007, we moved to our current location just outside Fordingbridge, Hampshire.
Since the move, we’ve continued to grow with the help of our dedicated team, whose turbo refurbishment skills have helped us maintain our reputation for precision and reliability. In recent years, this included the acquisition of CR Turbos, based in New Milton.
To ensure every turbocharger meets or exceeds OEM specifications, Universal Turbos invests in world-leading diagnostic and balancing equipment. Our workshop is equipped with:
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Cimat RT610 and RT8.5 VSR Balancing: Stability is the heart of turbocharger longevity. We utilise the Cimat RT610 and RT8.5 Vibration Sorting Rigs (VSR) to balance turbocharger cores at operational speeds of up to 300,000 rpm. This ensures zero-vibration performance and maximum service life.
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G3-min-Flow Bench Calibration: Modern Variable Geometry Turbos (VNT) require absolute precision. Our G3-min-Flow Bench allows our engineers to calibrate air-flow to exact OEM specifications, ensuring perfect boost response and fuel efficiency across the entire rev range.
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Advanced Actuator Diagnostics: With the rise of electronically controlled turbos, we use G3 REA-Master and HandyCAN diagnostic tools. This allows us to test, re-programme, and calibrate electronic actuators with surgical accuracy, a capability that sets us apart from generalist workshops.
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Full In-House Machine Shop: By maintaining a complete engineering suite in Fordingbridge, we control every variable of the refurbishment process. From failure analysis to final high-speed testing, every unit is verified to stand the test of time.
Our Advanced Workshop Technology
Our Team
Chris Lane
Sales Director
Chris joined the sales team at Universal Turbos in 2002, having worked in the motor trade since leaving school. He is a family man at heart, enjoying spending time with them. In his spare time, he also manages his son’s Rugby team.
Tom Edwards
Commercial Manager
Tom joined Universal Turbos in 2019 as a turbocharger technician, moving to our sales team later the same year. He has a background in the motor trade, having worked for various main dealerships and Brands such as Lexus, Honda, Vauxhall and Ford. He spends his spare time playing Golf, watching Football and spending time with his family.
Norminda Price
Sales Admin
Norm joined Universal Turbos in 2016 when we acquired CR Turbos Engineering, she has been in the turbocharger industry for more than 20 years, and over that time has built quite a reputation for first-class customer service. In her spare time, she enjoys driving, playing pool and music, especially live bands.
Steph Farrant
Logistics Operative
Steph re-joined Universal Turbos in 2022 as our collection & delivery expert, her bubbly nature and personality make her an ideal face to face point of contact. In her spare time she loves catching up with friends & spending time with her daughter.
