ok so for a newbie can someone explain how this remapping thing actually works ? Specifically :
- what (mechanically or otherwise) gets done to my car ?
- what results can i expect
- how long does it take
- what is a ballpark figure of what its gonna cost
- will it affect my insurance
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Mechnically; nothing. Its all done via the ECU software
Depends on the engine. Take a TDI 140 for example, you can expect to see another 30bhp and 50lbs ft torque; possibly more depending on the remap
Including a diagnostic check around about 90 minutes; depends if any faults are found. Most tuners will advise of potential faults and either help to fix them for a fee or advise you to get them sorted and come back for a remap. Any decent tuner will not remap a car if they think its unhealthy
Most remaps start at £200
Yes it will as you should tell them and it varies depending on your age etc like all insurance premiums
Rhyso smacks the stereo with a laptop untill the car behaves as it should 
I don't use a laptop too, I use my hammer
Cheaper to replace
