Been thinking about getting my car chipped. Figured it's a good idea to check with Insurance company first. Call went something like this;
Me - How much would my insurance go up if I chose to have the ECU on my car re-mapped.
NU - ECU, what's that?
ME - It's the engine management/control unit
NU - What does that do?
ME - It controls the fuel and electronics in the car.
NU - Does it increase power?
ME - It improves fuel economy, makes the car greener
, but does increase engine power by +-40Bhp.
NU - So more power.
ME - Yes. How much will it cost me?
NU - (ponders a bit) Would add £64 onto anual premuim.
ME -
I'll call you back. 
Lets hope the missus is as understanding. Likely cenario;
followed by weeks of 
Me - How much would my insurance go up if I chose to have the ECU on my car re-mapped.
NU - ECU, what's that?
ME - It's the engine management/control unit
NU - What does that do?
ME - It controls the fuel and electronics in the car.
NU - Does it increase power?
ME - It improves fuel economy, makes the car greener
NU - So more power.
ME - Yes. How much will it cost me?
NU - (ponders a bit) Would add £64 onto anual premuim.
ME -


Lets hope the missus is as understanding. Likely cenario;



