Why Choose Remapping?

The performance of modern vehicles are limited by the manufactures for many reasons, these include the fact that they have to allow for the use of poor quality fuels and infrequent servicing but not least of all to allow themselves the ability to introduce performance increases throughout a vehicle production life.

By working with Kartechnic to modify the operating parameters of your vehicle's engine control unit we are able to release the power that your vehicle was intended to produce. In some cases this can be up to 20% more power and 25% more torque, as well as gains in fuel consumption.

Kartechnic has attracted wide spread acclaim for its in house re-mapping service, and now you can benefit by having your vehicle re-mapped at your private home or business address with the availability of an off-site, mobile service.

Click here for Frequently Asked Questions.

What is ECU remapping?
When we remap your ECU we are fine tuning the program that deals with engine performance and management . As well as producing greater power and torque we also deal with drivability problems at lower rev ranges such as flat spots, turbo lag and hesitation issues giving the engine more initial torque making a more responsive and enjoyable drive.

How much more power of BHP will I get from the ECU remapping?
No two cares are the same so no two cars will have the same end result. We will give you the most BHP that we can give you safely but as a guide you can expect to get an increase in the region of:

Non turbo petrol or diesel - 10-15%
Turbo petrol - 20-30%
Turbo Diesel - 20-40%

Will the ECU remapping damage my car?
The plain and simple answer to this is no. We never use generic ECU remapping files. We will always make a custom map for your vehicle and we never sacrifice the reliability of your car for a few extra BHP's.

Will the ECU remapping affect my warranty?
We do not install any detectable software into your vehicle. If you still feel apprehensive about taking your vehicle for any warranty or service work with your remap file instead then simply contact us and we will remove it free of charge. And when the work has been carried out we will re-install your remap files free of charge.

Do I need to come to you to have the ECU remapping done?
No, this is a fully mobile service in 95% of vehicles.

What warranty do you give the ECU remapping?
We give a lifetime warranty on any hardware or software we install in your vehicle.

Do I have to inform my insurance company about the ECU remapping?
We are not advising you not to inform you insurance company about your remap but this process is undetectable by any diagnostic equipment. Over 90% of insurance companies will not add any extra premium if you do inform them so the decision is yours.

If I have specific tuning requirements can you help?
Yes, we can remap your vehicle to your specific driving style or needs, whether it be more torque for towing, more power for off0road use or you just want more MPG then we can help.

How long will it take to do the ECU remapping?
To complete, the ECU remapping process should take around 1 hour for remapping through the diagnostic port. This can very depending on the mobile broadband signal strength being used. So be aware of this when booking your appointment.

If my car has an automatic gearbox can you still remap it|?
Yes, we can still remap your vehicle even though it has an automatic gearbox. it does not affect how we remap to or the end result.

Does it make any difference if my car has higher than average mileage?
No it makes no difference what your mileage is, your car will still benefit from a custom ECU remapping session.

My vehicle already has some modifications can you still remap it?
Yes, just let us know and we can see what the options are for you.

What is the likely effect on fuel consumption after the ECU remapping?
if driven in a sensible manner you will benefit by an increase of unto 12% in your MPG. If you are going to use the power more often and drive the car faster then obviously your consumption will drop, as it would do anyway.

Is the ECU remapping reversible?
Yes, it is totally reversible and if at any time for any reason whatsoever that you would like the car returning to its standard settings we can do this for you as we keep a copy of your original file on our secure database. We would not charge you anything for this service as long as you bring the vehicle to us.

Are there shy hidden charges of costs for the ECU remapping?
No absolutely not, the price that you are quoted on the day of your booking is the total price that you pay.