Solihull - Chip Tuning - ECU Remap - Dyno Testing - Exhaust Fitting - Tuning Boxes
Professional Car Remapping in Solihull
For expert car remapping in Solihull, our headquarters is just a short drive away. The journey takes around 35 to 45 minutes, heading south from the M42 down the main A435 past Redditch. As specialists in custom tuning, we write every remap file ourselves at our headquarters. This means we deliver real, tested results in power, torque and fuel economy. For a professional service from a team that truly knows vehicle tuning, you have come to the right place.
What is ECU Remapping?
ECU remapping is a process that alters the software in your car’s Engine Control Unit (ECU). Car makers use a standard setup so the car works safely in different countries and with different fuel types. Remapping adjusts the vehicle’s ECU for where you drive and how you drive. We connect to your car’s diagnostic port, read the software, make careful changes and then upload a new custom map made for you.
What are the Benefits of a Remap?
Every car remap from VIEZU is tailored to what you, the Solihull driver, want from your vehicle. If you’re looking for more performance, we can deliver sharper acceleration, improved throttle response and significant gains in power and torque. Alternatively, if your goal is to save money at the pump, our economy tuning focuses on lowering fuel consumption. For diesel vehicles, our award-winning BlueOptimize diesel tuning is specifically designed to give you more miles from every tank.
Tuning for Maximum Performance
Our performance tuning is designed to safely unlock your car’s full potential. We adjust key software parameters, such as fuel delivery, boost pressure and ignition timing. The result is a car that feels more responsive and powerful as soon as you drive it.
Our Solihull Tuning Services
We offer a full range of car remapping Solihull services to suit your needs:
- Performance Tuning
- Economy Tuning (including our award-winning BlueOptimize™)
- Gearbox Tuning (DSG and Automatic)
- Pop and bangs remap (for motorsports and off-road use only)
- Personal Tuning Devices
Our Remapping Process
It starts with a chat and a full vehicle health check. We then read the original software and back it up before our technical team writes a custom tune. Once uploaded we do final checks and road test the car to make sure everything works as it should. You can also add a dyno session to your booking. We use our state-of-the-art four-wheel-drive 3,000 HP rolling road to measure your vehicle’s performance.
Stage 1, 2 and 3 Remaps
Stage 1 Remapping
Stage 1 tuning gives your car more power and torque with no new mechanical parts needed. It’s the right choice for standard cars and is a good-value way to improve performance while staying within the car’s safe limits.
Stage 2 Remap
A Stage 2 remap means reprogramming the ECU and working with key mechanical upgrades. Most often this will include things like high-flow air filters or cold air intake, an uprated supercharger pulley and an upgraded exhaust. The software is then written to match so you get the benefits from every new part.
Stage 3 Remap
Stage 3 is all about tuning for maximum performance. It works with major mechanical upgrades like bigger turbos, uprated fuel systems, stronger engine parts and so on. Each tune is built from scratch on our dyno to push your vehicle to its full potential. This level of tuning is normally for serious track day cars or motorsport vehicles.
Case Study: Ford Transit Eco-Tuning
A common vehicle we see is the Ford Transit, used by tradespeople and delivery drivers in and around the Solihull area. Their goal is simple: to reduce high fuel costs and make the van easier to drive when it’s fully loaded.
The Process: We apply our award-winning BlueOptimize™ economy remap, which is designed specifically for diesel engines.
The Results: The remap delivers significant fuel savings of up to 15%. For a business, this makes a real difference to monthly running costs. As an added benefit, the tune increases torque, making the van feel more responsive and capable when carrying heavy tools or goods, with fewer gear changes needed.
What Vehicles Can We Remap?
We can remap most modern cars, vans and commercial vehicles. Turbocharged and supercharged engines both petrol and diesel see the biggest improvements from a remap. We have experience with a huge range of top vehicle makes like BMW, Jaguar, Range Rover, Mercedes & more. We also offer our BlueOptimize fuel economy tuning for fleet managers thinking about Solihull remapping.
Why Choose VIEZU for your Solihull Remap?
We are known in the industry for quality, innovation and results:
- Winners of the Queen’s Award for Innovation
- All tuning is created in-house at our UK HQ
- Dyno testing on our 3,000bhp rolling road
- Over 1,000 dealers around the world
- 30-day money-back guarantee
Our Customer Reviews
“Great place to get a map, good quality and properly test the car. Thanks to Tom especially for sorting out the whole process for me. Would use again 👍👍”
– Joshlen45 (Verified Google Review)
“They made the whole process easy, showed me around the garage and explained the dyno thoroughly. Left with a tune, pulleys and an air intake and car drives lovely. Also arrived with about 5 different error codes on my dashboard and they took the time to fix this for me and ordered a jag part to sort it. Great company.”
– Michael Trew (Verified Google Review)
“I made a 290 mile round trip to take my Jaguar F Type P450 to Viezu yesterday for a P575 re-map. It was a lovely day, the Viezu team were all extremely professional, took me through to the workshop at all major parts of the re-map to observe and gave me a tour of their own ‘stock’ vehicles. It was very interesting and informative. I am delighted with the re-map, bhp up by 129 bhp from 467 to 596 bhp, if it had been a cooler day it would have exceeded 605 bhp, my torque went up by 106 ft lbs from 463 to 569. Well worth visiting them if you have the time. I was delighted writing off the best part of a day, I learnt so much, and all the Viezu team bent over backwards to ensure I knew what was going on.”
– Alistair Barnwell (Verified Google Review)
8 Questions to Ask Your Car Tuner
Choosing the right tuner is important. Here are some key questions you should ask any company before letting them work on your car.
- Do you write your own tuning files or buy them from a third party?
- Are your tuning files custom-written for my specific car?
- Do you have a dynamometer (rolling road) to test the results?
- Can you show me proof of the gains made on a vehicle like mine?
- What is your process for checking the health of my vehicle beforehand?
- Are you insured for the work you do?
- Do you offer a money-back guarantee?
- What happens if I want to return the car to its original settings?
Watch Our Full Car Remapping Guide
Want to see how it works? Watch our full remapping guide with the VIEZU directors and Jack from Number27 Videos. We show you exactly how the process works from beginning to end.
- 00:00 Introduction
- 01:30 What is a remap?
- 02:05 What are the benefits of a remap?
- 03:29 Will a remap affect my engine durability?
- 04:59 Is remapping legal?
- 05:45 Is my car suitable for a remap?
- 07:34 Can you remap my high mileage car?
- 08:43 Can I remap if I have fault codes?
- 11:03 Checks before a remap
- 12:06 Vehicle condition prior to tuning and remapping
- 15:05 Will my insurance be affected with a remap?
- 16:15 Can my remap be over written?
- 17:18 Will a remap cause my warranty be invalid?
- 19:15 Why don’t manufacturers just remap themselves?
- 20:23 Will a remap cause fuel economy get worse?
- 21:49 What is stage 1 stage 2 stage 3 tuning?
- 23:39 Do I have to travel to you for my remap?
- 24:12 Tuning Boxes
- 27:15 Dealer Network
- 27:44 Types of remapping: remap, tuning box, chip tuning
- 30:31 Do you provide a guarantee?
- 32:08 How far can I take my tune?
- 34:13 What happens when I arrive for a remap?
- 35:46 Why VIEZU?
- 38:38 Outro
Frequently Asked Questions about Car Tuning in Solihull
What are the directions to VIEZU from Solihull?
The drive from Solihull to our headquarters usually takes between 30 and 40 minutes, depending on traffic. The simplest way is to take the M42 southbound. Leave at Junction 3 and follow the A435 south towards Evesham. After about 12 miles, at the roundabout, take the B439 to Bidford-on-Avon. Once you cross the bridge in the village, Waterloo Road is on your left.
Why is VIEZU a good choice for car remapping in Solihull?
VIEZU is a strong choice because we have over 15 years of experience in the industry. All our tuning is developed and tested at our own HQ which has a 3000bhp rolling road. We have a worldwide network of over 1000 dealers. We won the Queen’s Award for Innovation and offer a 30-day money-back guarantee on our tuning services.
Can I get a Stage 1, 2 or 3 remap near Solihull?
Yes you can. We offer Stage 1, 2 and 3 remapping services. Stage 1 boosts power with no hardware changes. Stage 2 includes software changes for cars with hardware upgrades like performance exhausts and other minor upgrades. Stage 3 is a full performance tune for cars with major hardware changes like bigger turbos and requires custom tuning on our dyno.
How does VIEZU compare to other local tuning companies?
VIEZU stands out because all of our tuning software is written and developed in-house by our own technical team. We are the only vehicle tuner in the UK to have won a Queen’s Award for Enterprise and Innovation. Unlike many others we test our tunes on a 3000bhp dynamometer and provide a 30-day refund policy.
Important Considerations Before Remapping
Do I need to tell my insurance provider?
Yes, you must always inform your insurance company of any modification to your vehicle, including an ECU remap. It is a change from the car’s standard specification. Many specialist insurers are very familiar with remapping and it often does not lead to a large increase in your premium.
What about my car's manufacturer warranty?
Remapping your car does not automatically invalidate your warranty. For a detailed discussion on this, we recommend watching our full video guide.
How do I choose a reputable tuner?
Choosing a good tuner is key to getting safe and reliable results. You should always look for a company with a proven track record, proper insurance, and a rolling road for testing. These are all standard at VIEZU. A quality tuner will write their own custom software. They should also be happy to answer technical questions and offer a solid guarantee; our work is fully insured and backed by our 30-day money-back guarantee.
Book Your Remap in Solihull
To talk about what you need for a car remap near Solihull or to book in your vehicle get in touch with the VIEZU team today. You can call us on +44 (0)1789 774444 or email us at info@viezu.com.
