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Can I remap my car on finance?
So yes you can modify your car when it is on finance, be it HP, PCP, or another finance deal from your local dealer. You just need to make sure you have chosen a traceless option that can be removed before inspection.
What BHP will my car be after a remap?
You can expect a 20-30% increase in bhp and torque after a remap. This extra performance is accessible across the rev range, particularly at low revs and in the mid-range. A typical 30-70mph run will be reduced by 1.5-2 seconds, and your car will pull better at higher speeds.
Can you modify a car on finance UK?
Virtually all modifications you can make to a vehicle are reversible – even engine and performance changes. The question is – will returning your financed car to its original state make it okay to modify it – even if you have a finance agreement? Again, the answer lies with the finance company.
Is remapping a car legal UK?
Currently, there is no law against car remapping, but it is recommended to be undertaken by an experienced professional. The only thing you need to do after remapping is to inform your insurance company of the change.
Is remapping legal UK?
Can you wrap a car on HP?
Yes – but you need to ask for permission first. If you don’t, you may void the terms of your agreement, and the finance company is entitled to ask you to pay the remaining balance in full.
Can you mod car while financing?
When you take out a loan for a vehicle, you can do pretty much whatever you’d like, as long as it’s legal and drivable. You can still risk losing a manufacturer’s warranty if you modify a car with a loan, but you aren’t charged by your lender for modding your vehicle.
Is a straight pipe exhaust legal UK?
Most big-bore and sports exhausts are not legal on public roads in the UK due to their excessive noise levels and extra emissions. Drivers caught with an excessively noisy exhaust may receive an on-the-spot fine of £50, and could have their car taken off the road until the offending exhaust is removed.
Can you remap a car on HP finance?
Is there any way to modify a car on HP finance? Yes – but you need to ask for permission first. If you don’t, you may void the terms of your agreement, and the finance company is entitled to ask you to pay the remaining balance in full.
Can you modify a car in UK?
Brits can upgrade their cars with exterior accessories, light lens tints, custom hood ornaments and other cosmetic improvements. Drivers can also better the performance of their vehicles by modifying their brakes, engine, exhausts, suspension, steering and filtration.
Do dealerships care about mods?
Most dealership service departments are too busy to look and record every mod you have, while servicing your car, unless you have reported a drivetrain warranty problem to look at. They are more interested in getting your car “in and out” of the scheduled service as fast as possible, and making a profit….
What is Chip tuning?
CHIP TUNING. Chip Tuning is simply remapping by another name, but involves the physical removal of the program chip from the main ECU in the vehicle and either re-programming or replacement with a new chip modified with a Quantum remap. Technology developments mean that Chip Tuning is rarer now, but is still the only way to programme certain…
Why choose Pro Tuning?
With over 10 years of motor trade experience, we can assure you your vehicle is in safe hands. Pro Tuning are experts in the performance tuning of engine management systems improving the efficiency of the engine and giving your vehicle increased power and torque. Pro Tuning can also supply a huge range of Performance Parts.
What is OBD tuning?
“OBD Tuning” refers to the use of the vehicle’s diagnostic port to access the ECU code, rather than physically removing the control unit. Modification via OBD is the most common form of chip tuning.