Frequently asked questions - Remaps UK - The Remap Experts

Our ECU upgrades are not bolt on boxes or chips, but are actually a complete Live Custom remap of your ECU to improve the performance characteristics, Economy and drivability of your car.

How long does it take to upgrade the ECU?

The Engine tuning remap upgrade normally takes under 2 hours to complete including a full diagnostic and test.

How will it affect my dealer warranty?

The Engine tuning remap upgrade will not affect your dealer warranty for the car and will remain undetected by the manufacturer.

Can anyone tell if I have had a remap?

The method in which we perform the remap engine tuning upgrade will remain undetectable. The systems and equipment we use are the latest state of the art & our remap files match the ECU exactly the same as the manufacturer, thus remain undetectable, this is one of the many reasons why Remaps UK are considered the experts and will always go the extra mile to give you the very best in Remap Engine tuning.

How will it affect my insurance?

Although the ECU upgrade is invisible and undetectable, it is still your responsibility to notify your insurance company of any modifications to your vehicle. Remember we are TUV approved, and most insurance will not cost more for the decreased CO2 you get.

What is involved in the upgrade?

Most vehicles can be remap programmed through the diagnostic port (OBD) in the vehicle without the need to remove anything from your vehicle, so a non invasive remap is carried out, without the need to remove anything from the vehicle!

What warranty is given?

We offer a lifetime warranty on all work carried out. Another reason to buy from Remaps UK Remaps UK - BMW

Does the upgrade have any adverse affect on the engine?

Our remaps are carefully designed, tested and proved before we use them on ANY vehicle. We are a company that believes in high quality and will therefore never map a vehicle above and beyond the cars safe running limits. Because of this you can rest assured that your vehicle will remain as reliable as it was when standard, with one adverse effect , your vehicles performance will be in another league!.

Why don't the manufacturers upgrade the ECU from the factory?

In short, costs, Its easier to produce two or three different maps with different bhp (90, 110, 130) for one engine than develop three different engines. Plus varying qualities of fuel available worldwide. Your engine must cope with poor fuels, lack of servicing and general abuse. If you service your car to the manufacturers specification and use good quality fuels, as found in the UK the engine can be optimized for better performance& efficency without affecting the reliability of your engine.

What diesel or petrol should I use once the upgrade has been done?

We always recommend high grade fuels such as Shell, BP or Esso and advise customers to avoid of supermarket quality fuel were possible.

Will my fuel economy change?

On average you can expect an improvement in fuel economy of around 5-10% or 20% with our economy map, depending on your driving style. Figures are conservative, with most customers experiencing higher returns.

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