Engine re-mapping

To clarify I run my car on Vpower or similar 100% of the time having previously used standard premium brand diesel fuels with 2SO additive and very good results. I gave the A2 an Italian tune up because of how my wife used the car. My car gets a 60 mile round trip commute most days so doesn’t need the cobwebs clearing out. As for remapping versus buying a more powerful car, a remap is cheaper and it isnt just about being faster - a well designed remap can improve economy too. 

I have a had a few cars remapped and I would say it's definitely worth it. Performance is noticeably improved and providing you are not to heavy with your right foot fuel economy can increase slightly. From a towing point of few the extra torque gained is noticeable particularly on inclines. 

A couple of things I would personally recommend, have the remapping done somewhere with a rolling road, this way you can see exactly what figures your vehicle has to start with, the remapping can be tailored specifically and then you can see the exact increases and have a print out as proof. Alot of mapping companies don't offer this so how do you truly know if you are getting what you are paying for?

Secondly I would only remap a vehicle out of warranty. Although some companies claim the maps are virtually undetectable, they are, particularly to main dealers with all the latest diagnostic equipment. As mapping is more popular than ever dealers tend to check vehicles ECU's haven't been messed with, particularly with engine and drive train issues and as a result may invalidate any warranty. 

Hope this might be of some use.

Thanks, PM, those were my feelings about warranty issues as well.

One thing no one has mentioned is that if you were to remap your engine and you were unfortunately involved in a very serious accident, not only would you have possible/probable problems with your insurance company you have the police going over your car with a very fine toothcomb. And, if it was found to be modified without the insurance company knowing about it the book could well be throw in your direction. Thus a court appearance and points on your licence for not being insured!

That’s why I asked about insurance earlier, Ian, and pointed out that people were potentially driving without valid insurance but some seemed happy to take the chance. 

Insurance was mentioned by me on page 3 of this thread.  I informed my insurance company the day it was done.

You must have skimmed over the thread posts Ian, Insurance has been mentioned on nearly every page. Some being responsible and notifying them for small cost.

Yes highly recommended for the extra torque as for towing you wouldn’t know you were.

Tried renewing insurance with Post Office they didn’t want to know was classed as a boy racer.

Shopped around ended up with LV £219 unmapped told them it was mapped went up to £226 cost me more for tinted windows even got a discount for a dash cam.

Caravan runs out on 23rd will try them.

Do the remap but tell your insurance 

I’m with LV, declared my rechip. On renewal this year my premium reduced by £26.00.  Checked my policy today and both remap and towhook documented

It is funny that some have mentioned that the insurance aspect has been memtioned on nearly every page, but my comment about the police was completely ignored!I think I would be more worried about any police involvement!