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Comfort & Convenience
- Folding mirrors when locking
- Remote window opening and closing
- Acoustic lock confirmation
- Automatic locking and unlocking
BMW, MINI & Volkswagen Group Specialists
Vehicle Coding & Personalisation
Unlock supported features and personalise the way your car looks, feels and behaves. From everyday convenience settings to battery registration, retrofit coding and advanced configuration, all work is carried out at our Broadbridge Heath workshop.
BMW & MINI Coding
VW Group Coding
Comfort Features
Lighting Customisation
Battery Registration
Retrofit Coding
Coding starts from £60, or choose up to five compatible features for £120. Availability depends on the vehicle, production year and installed control modules.
Popular Coding Options
Personalise Your Vehicle
Coding allows us to adjust supported factory settings without changing the physical specification of the vehicle. Choose individual features or combine several changes into one coding package.
Displays & iDrive
- Digital speed display
- Sport Display activation
- Tyre pressure and temperature display
- Startup animation customisation
Lighting
- Angel Eye and DRL brightness
- Welcome-light customisation
- Ambient-light settings
- LED retrofit coding
Driving Preferences
- Automatic Start/Stop memory
- Default driving mode
- Active Sound Design removal
- Instrument-cluster preferences
Parking & Media
- Rear-camera customisation
- Parking-sensor display settings
- Bluetooth audio activation
- Compatible multimedia settings
Battery & Retrofits
- Replacement battery registration
- Battery specification coding
- Compatible retrofit activation
- Replacement-module coding
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Feature availability is vehicle-dependent. The options available will vary according to the model, production year, equipment and installed control modules. Send us your registration number and requested features so we can check compatibility.
Simple, Transparent Pricing
Coding Packages
Choose one individual feature or build a complete personalisation package. We will confirm compatibility and the final price before carrying out any work.
Single Feature
£
60
Ideal when you want one straightforward supported feature activated or adjusted.
- One compatible coding feature
- Pre-coding vehicle scan
- Original configuration retained
- Feature demonstrated afterwards
Coding Package
£
120
The best-value option for customers wanting several compatible personalisation features.
- Up to five compatible features
- Pre-coding vehicle scan
- Original configuration retained
- All changes tested and demonstrated
Remap Add-On
£
95
Add vehicle personalisation while your car is already with us for an engine or gearbox remap.
- Up to five compatible features
- Completed alongside your remap
- Original configuration retained
- Convenient combined appointment
Additional Coding Services
Battery Registration
Registration and coding where required
Advanced Coding
Laptop-based or module-specific work
Retrofit Coding
Coding for compatible installed hardware
Feature availability varies between vehicles.
Send us your registration number and the features you would like so we
can confirm compatibility, appointment time and the correct package.
Hardware installation and additional diagnostic work are quoted
separately.
Vehicle Coverage
BMW, MINI & Volkswagen Group
We provide coding and personalisation for selected BMW, MINI, Volkswagen, Audi, SEAT and Škoda vehicles. The examples below show our primary areas of coverage.
BMW Group
BMW & MINI Coding
Coding support for selected generations, including comfort, lighting, display, multimedia, battery and retrofit functions.
BMW
BMW
Selected E, F and G-Series vehicles, depending on the installed control modules and software.
MINI
MINI
Selected R and F-Series MINI models with compatible control units and equipment.
Volkswagen Group
VAG Vehicle Coding
Coding, adaptations and supported personalisation across selected Volkswagen Group platforms and control modules.
VW
Volkswagen
Selected Golf, Polo, Passat, Tiguan, Transporter and other compatible models.
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Audi
Selected A, Q, TT and other compatible Audi models and platforms.
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SEAT
Selected Ibiza, Leon, Ateca and other compatible SEAT models.
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Škoda
Selected Fabia, Octavia, Superb, Karoq, Kodiaq and other compatible models.
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Check My Vehicle
Compatibility must be checked first
Vehicle badge and model alone do not guarantee that a feature is available. Compatibility depends on the generation, build date, existing equipment, control modules and current software. Some functions may require additional hardware or may not be supported by a particular vehicle.
How It Works
A Straightforward Coding Process
We check your vehicle and requested features before the appointment, then complete and test the agreed changes at our Broadbridge Heath workshop.
Send Your Details
Send us your registration number, vehicle year and the features you would like activated or adjusted.
Compatibility Check
We identify the vehicle generation and assess whether the requested features are likely to be supported by its equipment and modules.
Scan & Backup
At the workshop, we carry out a pre-coding scan and retain the original vehicle configuration wherever the platform allows.
Code, Test & Demonstrate
We apply the agreed changes, rescan the vehicle and demonstrate the completed features before handing the vehicle back.
Ready to check your vehicle?
Send your registration number and requested features. We will confirm the most suitable package and appointment time before booking.
Frequently Asked Questions
Vehicle Coding FAQs
Answers to some of the most common questions about compatibility, appointments, original settings and retrofit coding.
How long does vehicle coding take?
Most straightforward coding appointments take approximately 30–60 minutes. Advanced coding, fault investigation and retrofit work may require longer. We will confirm the expected appointment time before booking.
Can every listed feature be added to my car?
No. Feature availability depends on the vehicle’s generation, build date, existing equipment, software and installed control modules. Some features may also require additional hardware. Send us your registration number and requested options so we can check compatibility first.
Can the original settings be restored?
In most cases, yes. We retain the original vehicle configuration wherever the platform allows. A return-to-original coding service is available for £60.
Will a manufacturer software update remove the coding?
It can. A manufacturer or dealer software update may reset, overwrite or change previously coded settings. If this happens, the vehicle may need to be checked and coded again.
Does retrofit coding include supplying or fitting hardware?
Not unless this has been included in your quotation. Retrofit coding covers the software configuration required for compatible installed equipment. Any parts, installation, wiring or additional diagnostic work will be quoted separately.
Is vehicle coding the same as remapping?
No. Vehicle coding adjusts supported settings and functions within the car’s existing control modules. Remapping recalibrates the engine or gearbox software to change areas such as power, torque, throttle response or transmission behaviour.
Still unsure whether a feature is available?
Send us your registration number, vehicle year and a list of the options
you would like. We will check the most suitable route before arranging
an appointment.