David Appleby Engineering

22/07/2026

This is not what you want on your Aston Martin!

When we get a phone call regarding a noisy diff on an auto gearbox VH platform aston, the hope is that an oil change to the latest spec oil will solve it and it often does. However, this diff is past that point and we will be pulling it out the car for a strip down and hopefully rebuild it to save a replacement at £16,500 for the part alone (and there is none available 🫠)

19/07/2026

Max just being Max!

19/07/2026

An extraordinary day welcoming so many special guests to our Summer Charity Day from The Aston Martin Owners Club and Aston Martin Owners.

A huge thank you to our suppliers, Nitron Suspension, Induction Technology Group and TWRSimulation, for supporting the day.

What’s not to love? Cars, pizza, ice cream, a race simulator, charity raffle and wonderful people. 😎

14/07/2026

Spot the issue! 👀

This V8 Vantage was recovered to us from a European road trip the owner was enjoying after the dash board threw up ABS/TC lights on the dash and the car was accelerating at points on its own (uncommanded acceleration).

We first came across uncommanded acceleration in VH era Aston Martins a couple of years ago and it’s caused by the reluctor ring cracking and loosing its clamping force on the inner race of the wheel bearing. This means that as the wheel rotates the reluctor ring does not always spin at the exact same rate, the car is recording an incorrect reading of wheel speed and the car applies throttle to increase that wheel speed, making the whole car accelerate on its own accord! A very disconcerting situation and a big safety issue if not corrected.

A new wheel bearing sorted this issue and the car is back to behaving as it should but if you ever have this issue occur to you, dip the clutch (if a manual) or press the neutral button on the dash (if Sportshift or Auto) as pressing hard on the brake pedal won’t necessarily help you!

09/07/2026

Our DBX GPF delete pipes just look fantastic. Properly made, aerospace quality heat protection, mm perfect fitment and an exhaust note that now sounds epic! 😍

Just look at the standard setup 🫠

02/07/2026

That’s over 1200bhp of forced induction V8 British brutality 🇬🇧

OCTA towing Bowler Bulldog 😎😍

30/06/2026

V8 Vantage Roadster now sat on VelocityAP Exhausts & Tuning tapered lowering springs complimented with a host of exhaust upgrades

27/06/2026

20 Years of Aston Martin Expertise

This year marks 20 years since David Appleby Engineering first became involved with Aston Martins

Our journey began through a long-standing relationship with Prodrive, built while rallying Subaru World Rally Cars. That connection led to one of Aston Martin’s most unique competition cars—the Aston Martin Rally GT.

The knowledge and experience gained from that programme laid the foundations for what DAE is today. For the past two decades, we’ve applied that motorsport expertise to become a world leading independent Aston Martin specialist covering VH and AM platforms

From the rally stage, race track and to the road, 20 years of Aston Martin engineering excellence.

24/06/2026

DAE Aston Martin Charity Summer Open Day

Saturday 18 July 2026 | 12:00pm – 4:00pm

David Appleby Engineering (DAE) is delighted to invite Aston Martin owners and customers to our Summer Open Day in support of St Giles Animal Rescue.

Join us at our workshop for an afternoon of exceptional cars, good company and fundraising for a fantastic local charity.

What to Expect:
• Workshop tours and behind-the-scenes access to DAE
• A display of Aston Martins and other special vehicles
• Race simulator experience
• Refreshments available
• Charity raffle with a range of fantastic prizes
• DAE merchandise available to purchase

Proceeds from the raffle and selected event activities will be donated to local charity St Giles Animal Rescue, helping to support their ongoing work caring for and rehoming animals in need.
Prize highlights include:

• Aston Martin Owners Club membership
• AstonOwners.com membership
• Complimentary DAE Aston Martin baseline service
• Autoglym detailing bundle
• Local produce hamper
• Additional prizes generously donated by our partners and supporters

Please remember to bring cash for raffle tickets.

Event Schedule
11:45pm – 12:15 – Vehicle arrival and park up
12:30pm – Welcome and opening remarks
1:00pm onwards – Refreshments available
2:40pm – Charity raffle draw
4:00pm – Event close

We look forward to welcoming you to DAE for a relaxed afternoon celebrating Aston Martin ownership, motorsport heritage and supporting a worthwhile local cause.

Whether you're a long-standing customer or visiting DAE for the first time, we hope you'll join us for an enjoyable afternoon of great cars, good company and fundraising for a worthy cause.

Please email [email protected] to apply for your ticket in advance

19/06/2026