Wake Up Your Car

Car Remapping 101

2025-02-10 11:31:19

Remapping for Increased Performance OR Fuel Efficiency? Why Not Both?

Wake Up Your Car are specialists in remapping, ECU Tuning, and fuel efficiency.

Using our sophisticated software, we can make your car instantly more drivable just by tuning the maps on your cars ECU. This means we don't have to change any of the hardware on your car, we just remap the car through the OBD/II port. This is different to chipping, in that remapping the car does not involve opening the actual Engine Control Unit, but instead, we use seperate remapping software which links to the cars ECU. We download the maps currently on the ECU, remap them (our software automatically finds the optimal remapping settings for each car) and then upload them back to the ECU. The process can usually be completed within 30-45 minutes.

What cars can be remapped?

We can remap most makes and models of cars, with Diesel and Turbo Diesel models giving the best performance increases, both in the Torque and Bhp. This gives the car much better drivability than the usual "factory fit". Of course, what this means in layman's terms is that after remapping, your car will become both faster, more powerful, increased fuel efficiency. How is this possible? Manufacturers are by law required to add a dip to the power map on your engine between 2k and 3k RPM. This was originally meant to increase fuel efficiency. However, all this has meant in reality is that people just put their foot down more to compensate for this lack in power, using more fuel instead of less! One of the many processes involved in remapping a car involves removing this power dip, making for a smoother power graph as you move up through the gears. This smoother graph means you actually have to change gear less often, therefore increasing fuel efficiency.

Many manufacturers also actively limit their cars' performance - for example so they can release a 'sport' version of the same car at a later date. The only difference between the standard edition and the sport edition (other than a few cosmetic changes) is generally the maps stored on the ECU. Through remapping the car, we can remove those limiters, essentially making your car perform exactly like the sport edition!

Can remapping damage my car?

The process of remapping itself will not damage your car - if a map does not give you the performance increase you expect, we can at any point replace the cars' original map - we always keep a backup. Some remapping firms try to push the cars' performance past it's physical limitations. This is dangerous, and whilst the short term benefits will be amazing performance, the life expectancy of your engine will be dramatically reduced. We always do a full check on your car to make sure it will not have any problems when it is remapped, and we keep our maps well within the physical limitations of the car.

Remapping Cars - does it affect the Warranty?

2011-02-10 00:00:00

One of the questions we are asked the most often by customers is whether getting their car remapped affects the warranty of their vehicle. Modern remapping processes are done using special computers which talk directly to the ECU of your vehicle. The ECU (engine control unit) holds all the information on the engine and by talking directly to this device we can alter this information in a non destructive way.

What this means is that by undertaking this digital ecu remapping we can, if you wished to in the future, return your car back to its original state. Older "ecu chipping" involved the physical removal and replacement of parts of the engine, the digital remapping process by passes this and keeps your warranty intact.

If you have any questions about the ecu remapping process or wish to arrange to get your vehicle remapped. Call our car remapping experts today on 01274 531 113. We have dealers throughout the UK who can help you get more from your vehicle.

Don't forget that we can remap most cars, vans, lorries and trucks.

Getting more MPG from your car in 2011.

2011-01-19 10:33:32

Petrol prices have hit £1.30 a litre in many parts of the UK this week. With the vat change to 20% and the additional tax applied its looking a gloomy year for the average motorist. However there are a number of savvy ways you can save money on your motoring costs.

Firstly give your car a standard winter check; pump up the tyres, check the battery and check the oil. Then take out the stuff you keep in the boot to reduce the weight. If you have a roof rack and aren't using it take it off for a few months and make sure the air con is off.

Secondly take a look at Petrol Price and see where the cheapest pumps to you are - you'll save as much a 6pence a litre! Also by checking out the local prices when you've still got 40 or more miles in the tank will mean you're not forced into panic buying the nearest fuel at what could be the highest price.

Finally give your local Wake Up Your Car dealer a ring and book your car in for a ecu remap. We are sure you'll see an improvement in your MPG after a having your car remapped. Imagine what you could do with 6% of your annual fuel costs.

Car Remapping helps beat the VAT increase!

2011-01-04 10:34:12

Car remapping is one of the few ways you could reduce the impact of the VAT increase to 20%.

From midnight on the 3rd of January 2011 the vat rate in the UK will change to 20% from its previous level of 17.5%. This increase will affect many aspects of motoring from the cost of your annual service and MOT through to the price of the fuel you need to buy to keep your car moving.

Whilst its still possible to find garages through the UK which will absorb the additional 2.5% on the price of your service to keep your business in 2011 sadly the price of petrol won't be held back and will certainly rise after midnight on the 3rd of January.

Wake Up Your Car can help you off set the additional costs of motoring over the coming months by remapping the ECU on your car. This process will increase engine efficiency and reduce the amount of fuel your car will use therefore saving you money at the pump!

Typically remapping your car will increase your MPG by 6% and it could be higher than this depending on your make and model.

Book for your car to be remapped as soon as you can and start saving money straight away.

The team at Wake Up Your Car wish you all a safe and happy new year tonight and look forward to seeing you in 2011.

What do we do at wake up your car?

2010-11-15 10:07:58

Car Remapping

At Wake Up Your Car we are car remapping experts. Almost all modern cars can be remapped so that you get a better MPG, better performance and as a direct result better drivability. Our experts will change the way your car behaves at the computer level which wakes up the hidden abilities in your engine. Car remapping gives you benefits which will be not only satisfying now but in the years to come.

We remap the part of your car called the ECU. This process of ECU remapping is done using technology which talks directly to the ECU chip. In the past you might of heard of "ECU Chipping" and that involved replacing the ECU chip. These days with our technology we can re-write the data on the chip directly, this is the Car Remapping process or ECU remapping process. Once done the results can be tested immediately.

The ECU chip can be remapped again and again and can even be returned back to the original manufacturers ECU chip settings in the future should you wish to do so.

Our car remapping and ECU remapping services are available now starting from just £199

Contact one of our friendly dealers today!

Winter is on the way.

2010-10-10 10:38:15

As we enter into the Indian summer of October our thoughts turn to the latter third of the year and the winter that lies ahead. Its important at this time of year to ensure that your car is running at peak efficiency as the cold winter breeze will force your engine to work that bit harder to give you the same performance.

Make sure you undertake the top four winter checks in the next couple of weeks. These are:

Tyres. Make sure they have plenty of tread left (at least 3mm is the recommended depth).

Battery. How old is the battery in your car? If its more than four years then getting it checked is a must before the heavy winter arrives.

Have you got the correct or enough antifreeze in your car? Your dealer or local garage will be more than happy to advise you on this.

Vision. As the nights draw in and you make more journeys in darkness make sure that the windscreen is clear of smudges and marks. Keep your screen wash topped up and give your headlights a clean, its amazing how much grime they accumulate whilst not used in the summer.

Finally why not have a chat with your local wakeupyourcar dealer about remapping the ECU if your vehicle? We can tune both petrol and diesel cars, vans, lorrys and trucks. And we're confident you'll be very happy with the increase in efficiency and performance of your vehicle. By remapping your vehicle you can be a step ahead of the impact of winter - and that won't please Jack Frost!

DPF Removal, Car Remapping and Tuning update august 2010

2010-09-21 14:37:46

Removing the DPF or FAP offers a performance and MPG increase. Our digital process allows you to drive your vehicle without warning lights on the dashboard or other side effects of the removal.

The DPF removal service is now available at many of our dealer network throughout the UK. Our dealers will happily offer advice and pre sales service to you to ensure your questions are answered before work is undertaken.

As well as offering digital DPF removal our vehicle remapping and tuning services are still extremely popular. The remapping and tuning of a car or van will give you visable results in performance and fuel efficiency please visit our Frequently Asked Questions page, or call us on for a friendly chat about the process involved.

Our website is undergoing changes over the next couple of days. Most importantly we'll be updating the Car Manufacturers models lists to include the many more cars that the DPF removal service, car remapping and vehicle tuning services allows us to Wake Up!

New Service: DPF Software Removal!

2010-07-06 17:20:31

Fantastic News for Diesel Owners with DPF or FAP!

We can now modify the ECU (Engine Control Unit) software directly so that the DPF (Diesel Particulate Filter) can be removed from the vehicle without the ECU logging error codes. The DPF (Diesel particulate filter) or FAP (Filtre à Particules) is a device designed to remove diesel particulate matter or soot from the exhaust gas of a diesel engine.

This works by creating an obstruction in the exhaust system which collects the particles as they pass. This process restricts exhaust gas flow, causing inefficiency and reducing MPG (miles per gallon).

Eventually most DPF filters will become blocked, despite "regeneration", which attempts to clean out the filters. Once this occurs the only option is replacement at a BIG cost. Whilst the vehicle is under warranty this isn't a problem however once out of warranty the DPF replacement is an expensive event waiting to happen.

Wake Up Your Car now offer a service to digitally remove the DPF in your vehicle meaning that you will no longer have the stress of a large replacement bill in the future.

To easily find your nearest dealer, you can use our dealer locator, or for a complete list, please visit our links page.

Newcastle Dealer Online!

2008-04-11 10:56:29

In our continuing effort to have a dealer network spanning the entire country, and making it as easy as possible for anyone to get their car remapped, we're proud to announce our first Tyne-and-Wear dealer: Tyre Spot in Chester-le-Street.

Tyre Spot are Tyne-and-Wear's premier tyre distribution company, with over 33 years experience in the automotive industry. They now join us as the Northern-most dealer in our network, and we look forward to a long collaborative effort to bring quality services and products to the general public together.

Wake Up Your Car Improves the Stig's Fuel Efficiency at ISTS!

2008-04-10 09:28:20

Wake Up Your Car had an amazing weekened at the Donnington Park International Styling and Tuning Show, with the Stig on hand, seemingly ready to show any girl that came near the stand how to improve their performance!

We also had our Gumpert Appollo and Ferrari F1 cars on hand for photo opportunities and Dave, Mark and Andy ready to help show anyone just how much better their car will perform after being remapped.

The show was also the official launch of our Derby Wake Up Your Car website, helping us to continue to improve our customer service for one of our most respected dealers.

More pictures from the show coming very soon!

2 New Wake Up Your Car Dealers

2008-02-10 14:13:58

Our dealer network just keeps growing and growing, and today we announce another 3 Wake Up Your Car dealers across the country, in Crewe and Grimsby.

We hope to announce more London dealers in the very near future to further solidify our coverage of the area, and keep ourselves at the forefront of customer service when it comes to remapping.

4 New Wake Up Your Car Dealers

2008-02-08 14:13:58

We've been hard at work making sure that we've got an extensive dealer network that stretches across the country, and are pleased to announce 4 new dealers that have just opened:

Of course, this news also marks the opening of our first dealer in Wales, which will be welcome news for the many people we receive queries from across the border!

We'll have many more dealers coming online in the next couple of weeks, so if you find there's not a dealer in your area right now, there might be very soon!

Track Torque launches dedicated Wake Up Your Car website

2008-02-06 15:41:23

Our York/Harrogate Partners, Track Torque Racing have just launched their own Wake Up Your Car dedicated site at http://harrogate.wakeupyourcar.com/

Track Torque have been Wake Up Your Car dealers virtually since we started, and have recently moved to their brand new state-of-the art facility designed specifically for racing and remapping.

If you're in North Yorkshire, you couldn't be in better hands by going to Track Torque to have your car remapped, you can get in touch with them directly on info@harrogate.wakeupyourcar.com or by phoning 01423 359768.

First Stop Kick Off Events a Roaring Success!

2008-01-31 13:04:58

Our presentations at the First Stop Kick Off events at the start of this week were a runaway success, with many dealers crowding us for more information and to take on new dealerships after the presentation.

What this means to you, our customers is that we'll be significantly expanding our dealer network over the coming weeks, so if there's not a dealer near you now, there should be very soon!

Wake Up Your Car Presenting at Bridgestone First Stop Partner Kick off Events 2008

2008-01-24 15:28:14

For those invited to the First Stop Kick off Events being held next week, our very own Dave will be making a presentation at both events. Topics covered will include:

What Is Remapping?
The Process Involved
Frequently Asked Remapping Questions
Why It Works
Information On Becoming a Dealer

We'll be on hand throughout the whole event to answer any questions you might have, with discounts on equipment and remapping available at the show. We'll also be available to talk to about becoming a Wake Up Your Car dealer, and adding our remapping services to your portfolio. If you'd like any further information on becoming a Wake Up Your Car dealer, click here, or check out our presentation at the show!

Wake Up Your Car is the only remapping and ECU tuning service approved by the First Stop Group, who dedicate themselves to providing quality services to the automotive industry.

Bridgestone First Stop Group Expo Northern
28.01.2008 - Manchester

Bridgestone First Stop Group Expo Southern
30.01.2008 - Oxford

Wake Up Your Car Dawlish Now Open For Business

2008-01-23 14:07:21

A new addition to our dealer network, Wake Up Your Car Dawlish has just opened their own Wake Up Your Car sub-site at http://dawlish.wakeupyourcar.com/.

Wake Up Your Car Dawlish is operated from G&S Car Repairs, a respected name in the Auto Industry, and serves the Exmouth/Exeter area. If you'd like to get in touch with them directly, you can email them on info@dawlish.wakeupyourcar.com.

New Dealer Locator

2008-01-21 10:53:51

We're constantly trying to improve our website - we try to make it as easy as possible for you to get the information you need. Because of this, we've just added a new dealer locator to our home page.

Not all the dealers have been added to it just yet, but we'll be adding them and more functionality to it over the next couple of days - stay tuned!

If you have any other ideas for improvements to our site, please don't hesitate to get in touch using our website feedback form or email us on info@wakeupyourcar.com.

Wake Up Your Car - now in Northern Ireland!

2008-01-21 10:37:02

We're pleased to announce our first dealer in Northern Ireland, in Dromore, just outside Belfast. This is great news, as we get many queries from people in Ireland wanting to remap their cars, and until now we've not been able to help them.

We're still looking for dealers in Scotland and Wales, if you are a garage or motor industry professional, please get in touch on 01274 531113, or you can email info@wakeupyourcar.com to see how we can help your business! You can find more information on these great opportunities on our Become a Dealer Page.

Many more Ford and Vauxhall models being added!

2008-01-17 09:36:01

We've been getting loads of requests to Wake Up Ford and Vauxhall models, which until now we've mostly been unable to do

That's about to change though, as we're currently testing some new equipment which will allow us to remap many more of these cars. Currently this equipment is only available at our Shipley branch, but we're hoping to roll it out to our other branches in the very near future.

We'll be updating our lists to include these new models over the next couple of days - if you have a Ford or Vauxhall and don't see your model on the list, fill in the query form anyway, and we'll tell you whether or not it's going to be possible to remap your model.

We are now official DPT dealers!

2008-01-16 18:42:34

We are very proud to have just been made an official DPT dealer, which has vastly increased the number of models we can now effectively remap!

We've been working hard on making sure we can remap as many models as possible, but the fact is, there are some that it's just not possible to map due to the type of Engine control unit used on the car.

In this case, we can now add a DPT module instead of remapping the car. This connects between the ECU and the engine (on the fuel rail), and allows us to modify the signal coming from the ECU before it gets to the engine, effectively remapping the car, but using hardware instead of software - you get all the benefits of remapping, but you can remove the module at any point in the future!

We'll be updating our models lists over the next couple of days to include the many hundreds more cars this allows us to Wake Up!

You can find more information on DPT modules and their benefits on their website.