If I have my car remapped will it affect the insurance and VED?
If I have my car remapped will it affect the insurance and VED? Will it need to be measured for exhaust emissions to reassess to insurance and tax?
Asked on 3 June 2019 by Ian Haigh
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It will not need to be measured, but you will need to declare it to your insurer. It will not affect your VED.
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