Can you un-map a car?

lordrobs · 14 Jun 2007 at 19:54

Simple and probably stupid question but if a car has been remapped is it easy to put back to standard?

What are the costs, can any dealer do it etc.

I know that some remaps come with your original map on some kind of flash memory so you can swap it back but is that the norm?

TIA

lordrobs · 14 Jun 2007 at 22:03

Cool.

Sorry, but just for clarification. Soy if I buy a car which has had a remap by the previous owner, would they revert it for me for free, assuming I took it to the same place? Just talking generally, obviously you can't talk for every company.

lordrobs · 14 Jun 2007 at 22:17

djbenjo said:
What car are you actually talking about here?

Well I'm asking this with Octavia VRS' in mind* as a lot of these seem to be owned by enthusiasts and a fair number have had a remap.

*yeah I know I was talking about A4's and 3 series' but something has probably come up at work which means I'll need to stick with a hatchback

lordrobs · 14 Jun 2007 at 22:34

Bobbler said:
Not sure why you would want to though IMO

Thanks for the info.

Basically I'll be coming from a 75BHP car. Whether its running 180BHP or 210BHP its going to feel OMFG quick to me. For that reason I'd rather have it standard so its "unmodified" with regards to insurance.

Ideally I'd get a completely standard one but just wanted some info incase a nice one at a decent price comes up but has been mapped.

lordrobs · 14 Jun 2007 at 22:46

Hmmm.... not sure I'd want to risk it tbh.

I've read a couple of stories of vehicle inspectors checking specifically for remaps after an accident.

Anyway IMO 180 BHP would be more than enough for me

lordrobs · 15 Jun 2007 at 09:17

Kingy said:
If you find a remapped black vRS I'll swap you for a stock one...

The only one localy I've seen thats worth a look is banana yellow :eek:

I'm suprised how few there are within 60 miles of me on autotrader within my budget. 3 in total a rather leggy 53 plate black one, a banana yellow 52 plate with 74k on the clock and a silver 51 plate private sale with 59k which is overpriced, has a tow bar and is due both a service and cambelt change. Slim pickings

lordrobs · 15 Jun 2007 at 11:24

Kingy said:
If you can be patient something will come up... Would you be willing to travel for the right car?

Pants just bought a low/average mileage Silver Briskoda car that was listed at £4.5k. Git.

The right car is out there though, and they tend to be cheaper on Briskoda from what I've seen...

Good Luck!

I'm in no rush tbh. Theres a bit of a question mark over my job at the moment so until thats resolved I'll be holding fire.

I signed up to Briskoda earlier today and had a look. Looks like a cracker he's bought. A similar one on the same plate is going for £4.5k too but that has over 100k on the clock making his a steal IMO.

As for traveling for the right one, well yes and no. If it was a sale on a forum such as Briskoda where you can get a feel for the car in and out. Chat to the owner, resolve any doubts etc. before having a look then yes I'd travel basically anywhere in the UK. If I was going for a look based on an autotrader ad and a dealer saying "yes sir, its perfect, fantastic condition" then I'd limit myself to around 60 miles or so as from past experience "excellent condition" spans all kind of crap

lordrobs · 15 Jun 2007 at 11:48

AndrewP said:
Thought about one of those instead?

I havent to be honest.

Up to 6k for the right motor wouldn't be a problem and thats assuming I get nowt for my 306. If I get a few hundred for that I'll be laughing.

Its funny, I've basically gone full circle. About 8 months ago I was thinking that I might like a VRS. Then I thought maybe something smaller would be better (Astra or Focus), decided that was a bad idea and started considering a 3 series or A4, now my redundancy looks "unlikely" as opposed to "probable" so I need a hatchback again.

Despite all my flittering around different makes and models I keep coming back to the Octy VRS so maybe thats the one for me.

Work issues aside I was driving to the dump last night thinking. How would all this fit in a saloon. Might go for a ride down Thetford forrest next weekend if the weather holds. Again same question.

Looks wise and the feel of the interior I prefer the Beemer but I just don't know if I could live with it.

I wonder if a dealer would give me a months test drive

lordrobs · 15 Jun 2007 at 12:31

Liverpool-Lad said:
Be prepared to travel for a good one as theyre quite hard to find. I found a VGC one with 46k well within my budget. Travelled over 200 miles eac way.

Yeah I think thats going to be the case. Doesn't help being stuck out in the arse end of england. Being central would be so much easier. "East Anglian? Thats abroad innit?" Feels like it at times

lordrobs · 15 Jun 2007 at 23:44

Going to have a look at this one tomorrow, just to get a feel for what my budget will buy... plus its the only one at a dealer within 60 odd miles!

Does it seem on the money?

52 plate VRS, 74k

lordrobs · 16 Jun 2007 at 09:03

Liverpool-Lad said:
Seems ok, hard to tell from 1 picture though.

Make sure its had the full cambelt + waterpump done at least.

That trim needs blacking ASAP!

Yeah I just meant in terms of price for the mileage. I thought it seemed OK but nothing special.

Its odd about the trim, the back and sides are fine. CLICK

Just going to look anyway, not buying yet