Re-Mapping
No hardware changesStage 1 Re-Map
A custom file written for your engine on standard hardware. More power, better throttle response, and your original map kept on file.
From £249written for your exact vehicle
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ECU Re-Mapping in Milton Keynes
Manufacturers write one map for every market a car is sold in. A custom file written for your engine, in this country, on this fuel, is where the difference comes from — more power, better economy, or both if the engine has it in it.
- Custom file, never a generic download
- Original map saved and returnable
- Road tested before you collect
- No DPF, EGR or AdBlue removal
4 options · priced from your registration, not a guess
Re-Mapping
Fuel-focused fileEconomy Re-Map
The same process aimed at fuel rather than power. Written for low-rev torque so a loaded van or a motorway commute uses less diesel.
From £249written for your exact vehicle
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TCU fileGearbox TCU Re-Map
The gearbox side of the equation. Faster shifts, higher torque limits and an end to hunting between gears.
From £189automatic gearboxes only
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Supporting mods neededStage 2 Re-Map
For cars already running upgraded hardware. Written around what is actually fitted, after we have checked it over.
Quoted per vehiclehardware dependent
View productHow it works
Four steps, and one of them is a safety net
1
Health check first
We look at the engine before we look at the software. A re-map leans on what is already there, so anything marginal gets raised with you before a file is written.
2
Your original is saved
The factory map is read off the ECU and archived under your registration. It stays on file indefinitely, which is what makes going back a short job rather than a rescue.
3
A file for your car
Written for your engine, gearbox and how you actually use it — not a generic download with your registration typed into the paperwork.
4
Road tested, then yours
It goes out on the road before you get the keys. Drive it, and if you do not like it the original map goes back on at no cost.
Realistic numbers
What a Stage 1 typically gives
These are typical ranges for a healthy engine on a Stage 1 file, not a promise for your car. Send the registration and we will give you the figures for your exact engine before you book anything.
| Engine | Typical power | Typical torque |
|---|---|---|
| 2.0 turbo diesel (VW, BMW, Ford) | +25–30% | +20–25% |
| 2.0 turbo petrol (Audi, VW, BMW) | +15–25% | +15–20% |
| 3.0 turbo diesel (Land Rover, BMW) | +15–20% | +15–20% |
| Small turbo petrol (1.0–1.4) | +15–20% | +15–25% |
| Naturally aspirated petrol | +3–7% | +3–7% |
Figures vary with the state of the engine, its service history and the fuel you run. An engine with a fault will gain less and should be fixed first — we will say so if that is what we find.
Before you book
Four things we will tell you anyway
Tuning attracts a certain amount of nonsense. These are the things a straight garage says up front, and they are the reason people send their cars back to us.
We do not remove DPFs, EGRs or AdBlue
It is an MOT failure and illegal for road use. If yours is blocked or faulty, that is a repair — and we would rather fix it than delete it and hand you a car you cannot legally drive.
You must tell your insurer
A re-map is a modification. Not declaring it gives an underwriter grounds to refuse a claim, so we put the details in writing for you to forward. Most note it for a modest premium change.
Some cars are not worth mapping
Naturally aspirated engines gain very little, and a tired engine should be fixed before it is tuned. We will tell you that on the phone rather than after you have paid.
Your original map is never lost
Saved before anything is written and kept on file. Putting the car back to standard — for a warranty visit, a sale or because you changed your mind — is straightforward.
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Book them together
A re-map goes on a healthy engine
Fresh oil and filters put the engine in the best state to take a new file, and the belt is the one thing you never want to be marginal afterwards. Booked in the same visit, we price them together.
Servicing
Major Service
The full annual service. Every filter, a 40 point safety check and the wheels off to inspect the brakes properly.
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Servicing
Cam Belt Service
The one job where leaving it too long writes the engine off. Replaced to the manufacturer's schedule, water pump included where sensible.
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Questions
Re-mapping FAQs
Is re-mapping safe for my engine?
When it is done properly, yes. We write a custom file for your specific vehicle rather than loading a generic one, stay within the tolerances the components were designed for, and check the engine over before we start. An engine that is already tired is a different conversation, and we will have it with you before writing anything.
Do I have to tell my insurer about a re-map?
Yes, and we would say so even if it cost us the work. A re-map is a modification, and failing to declare it gives an insurer grounds to refuse a claim. Most will note it for a small premium change; we will give you the details in writing to send them.
Will it invalidate my manufacturer warranty?
It can affect a powertrain claim, which is why the original map matters. We save it before writing anything, so the car can be returned to standard before a dealer visit. Be aware that some manufacturers can see that an ECU has been written to, and we will tell you which those are for your vehicle.
Do you remove DPFs, EGRs or AdBlue systems?
No. Removing or disabling emissions equipment is an MOT failure and illegal for road use. If a DPF is blocked that is a fault to diagnose and fix — deleting it hides the symptom and leaves you with a car that cannot legally be on the road.
How much power will my car actually gain?
It depends entirely on the engine. Turbocharged diesels typically gain 25–30%, turbo petrols 15–25%, and naturally aspirated engines very little. Send us the registration and we will tell you the realistic figures for your exact vehicle rather than a headline number.
Can it be put back to standard?
At any time. Your original map is archived under your registration and kept indefinitely, so restoring it is a short job. There is no charge for putting it back if you simply do not get on with how the car drives.
Should I service the car before or after?
Before, ideally. Fresh oil and filters mean the engine is in the best state to take a new file, and it is a sensible moment to catch anything that would have been a problem later. We will price the two together if you book them in the same visit.
Book in
Get re-mapping figures for your car
Send the registration and tell us what you are after — more power, better economy, or a gearbox that stops hunting. We'll come back with the realistic figures for your exact engine and what it costs.
- Written price before any work starts
- Fitted at your home or workplace
- No call-out fee on security fitting