Hi

I have searched around for an answer on this but am still unclear.

Looking for a remap for my Octavia 2 PD170 VRS.

Jabbasport are near me and a Superchips dealer even nearer. Both are roughly the same money.

Superchips offers a 12 month idemnity warranty which puts them ahead.

However, the attraction of paying a bit more and getting the Bluefin handset is that when I come to sell the car, I can take off the map and sell the handset on.

I did this with my Dreamscience unit bought for my previous car, a Focus St 225.

Can anyone clarify if this is possible and whether there is any charge and what the time limit is if any?

The Dreamscience had 5 lives before you need to pay for it to be reset.

Thanks

This was copied from a review by jetplaneflyer on ebay hope its ok to use.

There are many of these engine tuning units for sale second hand at apparent bargain prices however be very careful if you are considering buying one. The Bluefin unit 'locks' itself to the car on which it was first used and it can’t be used one any other car unless Superchips re-set it.

I checked the cost for this yesterday (5th Aug 2009) with Superchips. (based on Ford Focus ST225) If you are not the original owner the unit will cost £280.60 to re-set including return carriage from superchips (but excluding cost of sending it to them). It’s cheaper if the original owner has the re-set done (£173.65) but Superchips wont do it at this price unless you can prove you are the original owner. Prices are lower for some models but for all types the second hand re-setting fee is over 70% of the new purchase price.

Many people selling these things 'forget' to mention the requirement to re-set. Even the guys who do mention it often quote misleading costs (typically £100 - £150). The true cost of re-setting means that the second hand unit is of very little or no value unless it’s already been re-set. You may be able to save a few quid overall if you can get one second hand for £20. Even so if spending over £300 I’d rather spend an extra £50 and get a brand new unit with full warrantee etc.

Buyer beware, do your homework before buying.

Had some luck today... local dealer will supply a bluefin for £385 and has confirmed with Superchips that the reset will be free within the first year as long as it is me that does requests it.

So I have ordered one...

Thats a good price mate , nice one .