First post, so forgive me if I ramble on! I've booked in with Rick at Unicorn in Stockport, based on posts / reviews on forums as well as emails with him and a chat on the phone.
I was originally looking at a straightforward map, most likely Revo from Votex in Congleton for around £360 (usually £399, but they've got 20% off at the mo), but having owned the car (a 2010 143 Avant) for a week, the emmissions light (not DPF) came on, so I read up on the subject and, given my commute is 8 miles, I decided I'd be better off with DPF removal as I wouldn't be getting up to temp for regenerations that often.
Having spoken to Rick I felt assured that this was the best course of action and he said he'd charge £600 for removal and remap - more than I'd hoped, but then he does have a great reputation and definitely comes across as an expert in his field.
On a related note... what has been other people's experience as far as insurance for cars with modified ECUs? I tried to get a quote from my current insurer (More Than), but they don't insure remapped vehicles, so does anybody have any recommendations?
Also, do you inform them of just the remap, or of the DPF removal too? I'll be keeping the original exhaust and it will still appear to have a DPF, just with no insides I think.