diff --git a/common/params.cc b/common/params.cc
index dc9b55693..5de5c978b 100644
--- a/common/params.cc
+++ b/common/params.cc
@@ -258,6 +258,7 @@ std::unordered_map<std::string, uint32_t> keys = {
     {"ExperimentalModeViaLKAS", PERSISTENT},
     {"ExperimentalModeViaScreen", PERSISTENT},
     {"FireTheBabysitter", PERSISTENT},
+    {"ForceAutoTune", PERSISTENT},
     {"FrogPilotTogglesUpdated", PERSISTENT},
     {"GoatScream", PERSISTENT},
     {"LaneLinesWidth", PERSISTENT},
diff --git a/selfdrive/controls/controlsd.py b/selfdrive/controls/controlsd.py
index e9dd7a1fa..e483c2db7 100644
--- a/selfdrive/controls/controlsd.py
+++ b/selfdrive/controls/controlsd.py
@@ -677,7 +677,7 @@ class Controls:
     # Update Torque Params
     if self.CP.lateralTuning.which() == 'torque':
       torque_params = self.sm['liveTorqueParameters']
-      if self.sm.all_checks(['liveTorqueParameters']) and torque_params.useParams:
+      if self.sm.all_checks(['liveTorqueParameters']) and (torque_params.useParams or self.force_auto_tune):
         self.LaC.update_live_torque_params(torque_params.latAccelFactorFiltered, torque_params.latAccelOffsetFiltered,
                                            torque_params.frictionCoefficientFiltered)
 
@@ -1027,6 +1027,7 @@ class Controls:
     self.frogpilot_variables.experimental_mode_via_lkas = experimental_mode_activation and self.params.get_bool("ExperimentalModeViaLKAS")
 
     lateral_tune = self.params.get_bool("LateralTune")
+    self.force_auto_tune = lateral_tune and self.params.get_float("ForceAutoTune")
 
     longitudinal_tune = self.params.get_bool("LongitudinalTune")
     self.frogpilot_variables.sport_plus = longitudinal_tune and self.params.get_int("AccelerationProfile") == 3
diff --git a/selfdrive/frogpilot/ui/control_settings.cc b/selfdrive/frogpilot/ui/control_settings.cc
index 264aca769..eae3ff68e 100644
--- a/selfdrive/frogpilot/ui/control_settings.cc
+++ b/selfdrive/frogpilot/ui/control_settings.cc
@@ -21,6 +21,7 @@ FrogPilotControlsPanel::FrogPilotControlsPanel(SettingsWindow *parent) : FrogPil
     {"NoUploads", "Disable Uploads", "Turn off all data uploads to comma's servers.\n\nWARNING: This action will prevent your drives from appearing on comma connect which may impact debugging and support!", ""},
 
     {"LateralTune", "Lateral Tuning", "Modify openpilot's steering behavior.", "../frogpilot/assets/toggle_icons/icon_lateral_tune.png"},
+    {"ForceAutoTune", "Force Auto Tune", "Forces comma's auto lateral tuning for unsupported vehicles.", ""},
 
     {"LongitudinalTune", "Longitudinal Tuning", "Modify openpilot's acceleration and braking behavior.", "../frogpilot/assets/toggle_icons/icon_longitudinal_tune.png"},
     {"AccelerationProfile", "Acceleration Profile", "Change the acceleration rate to be either sporty or eco-friendly.", ""},
diff --git a/selfdrive/frogpilot/ui/control_settings.h b/selfdrive/frogpilot/ui/control_settings.h
index 575d0b5b7..b502171a4 100644
--- a/selfdrive/frogpilot/ui/control_settings.h
+++ b/selfdrive/frogpilot/ui/control_settings.h
@@ -38,7 +38,7 @@ private:
   std::set<QString> conditionalExperimentalKeys = {"CECurves", "CECurvesLead", "CESlowerLead", "CENavigation", "CEStopLights", "CESignal"};
   std::set<QString> fireTheBabysitterKeys = {"NoLogging", "MuteOverheated", "NoUploads"};
   std::set<QString> laneChangeKeys = {};
-  std::set<QString> lateralTuneKeys = {};
+  std::set<QString> lateralTuneKeys = {"ForceAutoTune"};
   std::set<QString> longitudinalTuneKeys = {"AccelerationProfile", "DecelerationProfile", "AggressiveAcceleration"};
   std::set<QString> mtscKeys = {};
   std::set<QString> qolKeys = {"DisableOnroadUploads"};