Frequently asked questions

Our ECU upgrades are not bolt on boxes or chips, but are actually a complete re-map of your ECU to improve the performance characteristics and drivability of your car.

How long does it take to upgrade the ECU?

The ECU upgrade normally takes about 2 hours to complete including diagnostic and testing.

How will it affect my dealer warranty?

The ECU upgrade will not affect your dealer 3yr / 60k mile warranty for the car as a whole.

Can anyone tell if I have had a remap?

The method in which we perform the remap will remain undetectable. The systems we use are state of the art and our programs match the exact same way as the manufacturer, thus remain undetected, this is one of the many reasons why RemapsUK are considered the best and will always go the extra mile.

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.

What is involved in the upgrade?

Depending on your car, the ECU will be either reprogrammed through the diagnostic port or reprogrammed out of the vehicle.

What warranty is given?

We offer a 36 month warranty on all work carried out. This as yet has NEVER been claimed against and goes to show the quality of the product we offer. 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 and varying qualities of fuel available worldwide. The 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 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 steer clear of supermarket quality fuel.

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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