Why Remap?
ECU’s were first introduced back in the 1980’s as a supposedly more efficient method of controlling engine fuelling, ignition timing, and emissions. The problem lies in the fact that all new cars have to undergo ‘Type Approval’, and part of this is getting the car through the ‘Urban Driving Cycle’ tests. Remote from European driving conditions these tests are based on a simulated trip around Los Angeles with the resulting noxious gases collected in a bag for testing. For example, the car has to cope with poor fuel quality, hot, dry and dusty environments and at the same time still provide reliability and economy. In order to meet these stringent requirements, modern day engines are now virtually detuned to pass the test. As a result the car never performs as well as it is mechanically built for, resulting in hesitancy and flat spots. Taking this in to consideration it leaves masses of room for an engineer to re-tune the car to vastly improve both economy and performance without infringing any emissions regulations.

How is it Done?

All modern cars built after 1996 are fitted with an OBD II diagnostic socket situated under the dashboard close to the pedals as standard, it is this socket that is utilized to remap your car. DYNACHIP starts this remapping process firstly by identifying the ECU type in the vehicle and the software version and any upgrades that may have been installed. The data is then copied using our reading equipment and an original copy saved in case you may want to restore your vehicle to its original settings any time in the future. This takes anything up to 20 minutes to download and save the dataset.

Once the original data has then been remapped with the help of our sophisticated engine management software, we re-save the new performance file which is then uploaded back on to the vehicle. The whole process takes approximately One hour and can be carried out at your home or place of work. Following completion of the tuning process we then ask you to road test the vehicle to make sure you are happy with the work carried out.

LandRanger Deeside are experienced if your Land Rover should sustain accidental damage and it is important that it is repaired correctly. Our repair experts have fixed to showroom standard all current and previous Land Rover Models from 1954 including:

• Defender
• Discovery
• Freelander
• Range Rover
• Range Rover Sport
• Evoque

Whilst some insurance companies may want you to use repairers recommended by them, the choice is yours. And the better solution is always an experience Land Rover Body Repair Centre, should as our own. We have rigorous standards for quality and service – this ensures not only the quality of workmanship (guaranteed for 3 years by the approved Body Repair Centre), but also that your 6-year anti-corrosion warranty and 3-year/ 100 000km vehicle warranty and Care Plans are retained. Furthermore, the use of a non approved body shop could compromise your vehicle’s warranty and Care Plan. All important factors to take into account when making your repairer choices.

The Highest Standard of Service
We are always committed to providing a high quality service. You will be given a completion date for all work and receive a report on progress as the work is carried out. Your Land Rover will also be valeted before it is returned to you.

Land Rover Approved Parts
Our parts department will always have available genuine Land Rover Parts and materials that you can insist they use. These parts and materials are the same as those on which your insurance rating and premium were originally based, so your insurer should approve of your choice too. To fit these parts we also use only the very latest tools and specialist equipment, along with factory trained technicians, to maintain Land Rovers exacting standards.

Free Estimates
All estimates are based on parts, systems and repair procedures that are approved by both the insurers and Land Rover.

Neil Davey formed Landranger Deeside 4×4 in 1986 and has been working on the ultimate defender ever since. His Defenders are the real thing – How they used to be in the good old days, no complicated electronics! The original idea was to take the Land Rover back to basics, make it easy to work on and eliminate all the corrosion issues that the defender has in the UK.

Neil starts every painstaking rebuild by stripping a perfectly good vehicle down to every component and starting again. One thing you can notice about Neil’s Defenders is how they shine from within. Every steel part on each donor vehicle is galvanised to stop corrosion . Chassis , doors, axles, bulkhead, body capping’s. bumpers and even body supports and brackets are hot-dipped in plating. Once the galvanised parts come back to the workshop and Neil starts building the axles up using new internals, a very shiny rolling chassis starts to take shape. Even the brakes’ internals are stripped out and replaced with stainless pistons. We use stainless clips to secure the cupro-nickel brake line to the galvanised chassis. A new galvanised bulkhead is used fitted with stainless nuts and bolts.

All our Defender projects are built to the exact customer specification. You can choose whether you run diesel or petrol, V8 or Gas conversion, the choice is yours! The one thing you can be sure of is that every component is stripped out and replaced as new with genuine parts. As with your engine choice you can choose a manual or auto gearbox and expect nothing less than perfection.