Is Car Remapping Legal?
Car remapping is designed to improve the performance of your vehicle, giving it more economy and power. Remapping your vehicle is often pretty quick to do, depending on your car and is usually legal to do. It works by changing the default settings of your vehicle’s engine control unit (ECU).
What is Car Remapping?
ECU remapping is like a software upgrade but for your car. It is done by changing the default setting of your ECU with a software file which is often referred to as a ‘map’. The ECU is one of the most crucial parts of your vehicle as it controls how your engine operates, from ignition timing to fuel economy.
Is Car Remapping Safe?
As long as your car has been remapped by a professional like us, then remapping your car is safe to do. However, if your vehicle has a poor service history then remapping it may heighten some risks. Also if your vehicle has a running fault, then ECU remapping isn’t the best of ideas.
A handful of vehicles are originally designed with much power in mind. So make sure to do your research and find as much information as you can before you decide to commit to remapping.
Can Insurers Tell if Your Car is Remapped?
You should always inform your insurers if you have modified your vehicle.This includes if you decided to remap your vehicle’s ECU. When you are applying for insurance cover for your car you will be asked a question along the lines of ‘Is your vehicle modified in any way? So, make sure you always declare it.
An insurance company has the right to refuse an insurance claim or even reduce the payout. If an ECU has been modified but hasn’t been declared. So, while you may think the chances of being discovered might appear surprisingly low, the repercussions of not declaring modifications are extremely high. Although you may be surprised to learn that some insurers are flexible with their response to modified vehicles. On the other hand some may choose to not bump up premiums for your remapped car.
About ECU Flash
At ECU Flash we have trusted experts who have years of experience in the field of ECU remapping. Get in touch with our experts today and arrange a date for us to remap your ECU. You will find out the benefits of car remapping for yourself. Please visit our contacts page here to find the right service for you. You can also find us on Facebook.
