Will this affect my MOT
A Stage 1 remap is unlikely to affect the emissions on a well-maintained vehicle, Decatting, DPF removal and EGR blanking will fail an MOT and are not recommended for road use.
Does it affect the manufacturers warranty
The official line from most manufacturers is that if a modification causes a problem with the vehicle, then the part of the vehicle affected will not be covered under warranty. This does not necessarily mean a unilateral cancelling of the whole warranty. Standard diagnostic equipment cannot detect a remap. We can also return your vehicle […]
Does this affect your insurance
Yes all modifications to a vehicle are notifiable to your insurance, however standard diagnostics equipment cannot detect the remap
Do you keep a copy of the original map
Yes, we keep a copy of the original maps. You can request that we reinstall your original map at a later date if you need to.
Why Don’t the Manufacturers do it
Manufacturers generally sell one vehicle to various markets. Markets in different geographical regions have different tax and emissions regulations, climates (including extremes of temperature and humidity), fuel qualities, operating altitudes, etc. A manufacturer has to take all of these factors into consideration and make substantial compromises in the vehicles operation. We aim to optimise the […]
Do you give a warranty
We offer a 2 year warranty on software faults. A professionally remapped engine will not cause technical faults with a well serviced and maintained the engine.
Is it safe for the vehicle?
The remapping process enhances and optimises the power of the engine within safe limits, not beyond them. Extra power will also result in fewer gear changes, which may actually reduce overall wear. Manufacturers build in a tolerance to manage the effect of wear and tear on engine parts, production variations and to ensure their warranty […]