Engine remap - new car warranty - Insurance

[Swallowtail]

It wasn't me - I was quoting the previous post that hadn't heard of any claim denials. I have.



And it was that there are a few morals, i.e. don't get a flash done by a dealer...

[John Deere]

I have. Gearbox failure, warranty revoked due to flash having been done. It had been organised by the dealer ironically when the car was purchased.

There are a few morals to that story...

What a crap dealer!

I got mine done after purchase and I get it serviced at the same dealer every time who gives very good service and never asks questions he doesn't want to know the answers to.

My gearbox has been replaced and the mechtronic unit has also been replaced......all under warranty.

[Speed]

I thought that is you went with APR the map was undetectable, at least thats what they state on their webpage as below?

"All APR ECU Upgrades are fully encrypted to prevent theft of our valuable and proprietary coding information by lesser companies and to provide protection to our clients by keeping the upgrade undetectable to a dealership's VAG diagnostic tool."

[Manaz]

I thought that is you went with APR the map was undetectable, at least thats what they state on their webpage as below?

"All APR ECU Upgrades are fully encrypted to prevent theft of our valuable and proprietary coding information by lesser companies and to provide protection to our clients by keeping the upgrade undetectable to a dealership's VAG diagnostic tool."

The bum-meter can pick it up though.

[parso_rex]

We've actually been asked by one dealer and another person within the company if we are able to determine if an ECU's been flashed or not so they do occasionally think about these things. I've said yes of course but I'm not sure if I'd actually feel very happy with myself being one who dobbs people in especially if I'm also doing a deal with another dealer to do the very same thing.
If you have the right gear, Its very easy to determine if an ECU's been modified but most dealers don't have that ability - actually none would. This isn't just VAG stuff either btw. It is getting a bit more sneaky though have a look at the BMW scene overseas, some have had their warranty claims knocked back as some of their vehicles ECU's can even detect and log the use of even an interceptor.
Best thing to do would be to flash your car back to stock prior to a claim. My own feeling though is that if you stuff something that you know is because of some performance enhancement then you fix it. I've done that with an engine in one of my cars too. DSG is another issue though I wouldn't feel guilty about sending that back
Luckily VAG engines are incredibly tough

[Tim]

this question comes up soooo often
If youre gonna modify your car then get it serviced at an independant VW specialist. Simple. No need to worry about dealers unless you have a warranty claim. Just return it to stock before you go in.

[G-rig]

I thought that is you went with APR the map was undetectable, at least thats what they state on their webpage as below?

"All APR ECU Upgrades are fully encrypted to prevent theft of our valuable and proprietary coding information by lesser companies and to provide protection to our clients by keeping the upgrade undetectable to a dealership's VAG diagnostic tool."

It is if you enable security lock out like you're suppose to..

Agree with Tim too, independents are not only competitive but also you usually know who's working on your car. Getting services at the dealer may be good for building a relationship if you have a claim however.