Professional Engine Remapping In Horley, Reigate, Crawley And Surrey
- A fast and friendly service from the fully insured experts
- A customer-focused approach to car servicing and repairs
- Specialist services for Skoda, Seat, Audi and Volkswagen cars
- Reasonable rates on everything from oil changes to bodywork
- Prompt engine remapping for a customised driving experience
- High-grade parts with the relevant manufacturer guarantees
- Tyres, clutches, flywheel repairs and replacements
- MOTs, MOT preparation, VW servicing, diagnostics and more
If you wish to have your vehicle tuned to your preferences, please contact us on 01293 775719 or 07484 538058. We serve motorists from Reigate, Redhill, Crawley and Horsham, and have a reputation for reliability and outstanding workmanship.
Is engine remapping safe?
The question as to whether or not engine remapping is safe depends entirely on who performs the job and how. If engine remapping is performed by a team of skilled professionals with extensive experience, it can be completely safe and need not pose any risk to your engine.
By contrast, where engine remapping is performed by someone who lacks the required knowledge and expertise, it can put a dangerous amount of strain on the engine of the car. This is why it is essential to work exclusively with experienced engine remapping specialists, if looking to maximise the performance of your vehicle in a safe and reliable way.
What does engine remapping do?
Engine remapping is a process that involves overriding the manufacturerâs factory settings to enhance and improve a vehicleâs performance.
Cars are built with pre-programmed microchips that control and limit a variety of performance points, which can be adjusted or overwritten by way of a quick and cost-effective remapping process.
At MD Autobahn, we use RacingLine Performance OEM, which can be used on all VAG cars. To discuss a remap for your, car please do not hesitate to contact us.
The Benefits Of Engine Remapping
The majority of cars built in the 21st Century feature an engine control unit (ECU) that can be customised for performance. Because engine remapping can alter your vehicle in a variety of ways, itâs important to hire a time-served professional for the task. Through a deep understanding of the process and a series of careful tweaks, we can overwrite the manufacturerâs default settings for increased speed and power. Depending on a motoristâs driving habits, remapping can even improve fuel efficiency to reduce costs in the longer term.
MD Autobahn Ltd in Horley provides VW, Audi, Skoda and Seat drivers with the RacingLine OEM+ treatment. Using this performance software, we offer powerful modifications to turbocharged engines across the areas of Redhill and Reigate. OEM+ pulls together a full suite of software for the most effective upgrades on the market, and we extend this service to customers in Horsham and Crawley.
Aside from engine remapping, we can supply a wide range of performance parts, from front mount intercoolers to Hi-Flow exhaust systems. In the event of an accident or breakdown, our team works diligently to get you back on the road as soon as possible. We offer car servicing, repairs and more, and operate a trustworthy garage for your complete peace of mind.
What problems can a remap cause?
As previously touched upon, precision remapping at the hands of an experienced technician need not cause any problems to your vehicle or its engine.
Unfortunately, the same cannot necessarily be said for poorly-performed remapping, or when it iscarried out on an unsuitable vehicle. In which case, potential problems range from frequent stalling to leaking injectors to reliability issues and even a âblownâ engine.
Remapping doesnât have to be risky and can significantly heighten the performance of a vehicleâs engine. Though itâs not something to approach without first consulting with an experienced technician, in order to assess the suitability or otherwise of remapping for your car.
Does remapping shorten engine life?
Contrary to popular belief, the remapping process by no means shortens the engine life of a vehicle. Itâs simply performed to enhance the performance capacity of the engine â itâs down to the driver to then determine how their engine is used.
For example, you could technically remap your vehicle and subsequently continue to drive it in exactly the same way you did before. In which case, itâs not going to have any impact whatsoever on engine life. By contrast, you could also subsequently begin driving faster or more aggressively, which for obvious reasons will take a toll on your engine long-term.
Engine life has nothing to do with remapping and everything to do with the driving habits of the person piloting the car!
Can a remap be detected?
The answer to this question depends entirely on how intensively the manufacturer or dealership scrutinises the vehicle.
For the most part, expertly performed remapping is practically undetectable. This means that in most instances, the manufacturer will not be able to detect that the chip has been reprogrammed, and the vehicleâs warranty is preserved.
However, under no circumstances is it ever possible to guarantee that a manufacturer will not detect mapping and take action against the vehicleâs owner accordingly. If you choose to remap your vehicle while its original warranty is still valid, you do so entirely at your own risk.
Is remapping worth the money?
Whether or not remapping is worth the money depends entirely on what you expect to get out of it.
Irrespective of how powerful or otherwise your vehicleâs engine is, generous power gains are possible through remapping. Even if driving a car with a modest 1-liter engine, youâll still feel a real difference to its performance with a professional remap.
Sports cars and high-performance vehicles in particular can be taken to an entirely new level with remapping. But given the obvious restrictions regarding speed and driving behaviours on public roads, youâll be limited to what you can actually do with your newly remapped car.
Car ECU Remapping
Car ECU remapping is something that should be left to the professionals. Increasingly, vehicle owners are attempting to take matters into their own hands and conduct their own ECU remapping. Something that isnât entirely impossible, but nonetheless opens the door to a world of potential issues.
Precision holds the key to safe and successful car ECU remapping, which can otherwise cause issues with the performance and safety of your engine. Particularly if your vehicle is still covered by its original warranty, itâs highly inadvisable to attempt manual remapping.
Call or e-mail the technicians at MD Autobahn anytime for more information on the potential benefits of professional remapping.
Diesel Remapping
Is diesel remapping worth the money? Is there any point remapping a conventional diesel engine?
The subject of diesel remapping is quite contentious, due to the fact that most naturally aspirated (non-turbo) diesel engines are not worth remapping. This is because the additional power gains would be practically undetectable, therefore wouldnât justify the costs.
However, itâs a different story with high-performance turbo diesel engines, which can be increased in power by up to 30% with expert remapping. If unsure as to whether diesel remapping is suitable or worthwhile for your vehicle, reach out to a member of the team at MD Autobahn Ltd for an obligation-free consultation.
Audi Remapping
Performed by a team of skilled technicians with extensive knowledge and experience, Audi remapping can improve engine performance by as much as 20% to 30%. Particularly where high-performance Audis are concerned, thatâs a lot of additional BHP and torque for a comparatively low price.
Audi remapping can be performed within about 30 minutes, after which youâll enjoy major improvements to your carâs performance long-term. Expert Audi remapping need also pose no risk to the reliability or lifespan of your engine, just as long as your vehicle is driven is a safe and responsible way.
If youâd like to learn more about the potential benefits of Audi remapping, contact a member of the team at MD Autobahn Ltd today.
VW Remapping
Contrary to popular belief, you donât have to be driving a high-performance sports car to benefit from VW remapping. Capable of boosting an engineâs power and output by as much as 20% to 30%, even smaller VWs and everyday family run-arounds can be transformed with this simple 30-minute procedure.
VW mapping involves rewriting or overriding your carâs engine performance microchip, in order to leverage its full capabilities. Performed by knowledgeable mechanics who know exactly what theyâre doing, VW remapping can be 100% safe and poses no risk to your vehicle.
If you feel you could do with a little more power and performance at your disposal, VW remapping provides exactly that at an unbeatable price.
Skoda Remapping
At MD Autobahn Ltd, our experience and expertise in Skoda remapping are unrivalled. For more than two decades, our skilled technicians have been performing remaps on all types of Skoda vehicles across Surrey and South London.
We know how to get the best out of all types of cars, using precision Skoda remapping to deliver an immediate and noticeable performance improvement. Whether looking to enhance your vehicleâs performance for safety reasons or simply to enjoy a more dynamic ride, Skoda remapping gets the job done at an unbeatable price.
SEAT Remapping
From our state-of-the-art service centre in Surrey, we provide expert Seat remapping at rock-bottom prices. Performed by our own in-house team of technicians, we know how to take the performance of small and large Seats alike to the highest possible level.
Seat remapping is a quick and cost-effective procedure, which is often complete within around 30 minutes. After which, youâll notice a major improvement to your vehicleâs performance the moment you drive it away.
Before entrusting your vehicle to any other service centre in the region, call the Seat remapping experts at MD Autobahn Ltd to find out what we can do for you.
PLEASE CALL THE EXPERTS IN HORLEY ON 01293 775719 OR 07484 538058 TO HAVE YOUR VEHICLE RETUNED THROUGH PROFESSIONAL ENGINE REMAPPING.
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