Compare Honda Civic engine balancing or remapping job quotes from specialist garages

The Civic has been produced since 1972 and is one of Honda's most popular models. It has a diverse lineup, from hatchbacks and sedans to coupes, with top speeds ranging from 110 to 130 mph. In 2022, The Sunday Times Motor Awards crowned the Honda Civic Type R 'Legend Car of the Year', and it was also named 'Car of the Year' at the Top Gear Awards.

As with most Hondas, the Civic has an excellent reputation for reliability. Chipped paint and missing windscreen washer caps are the main things to look for. In recent years, modified Civics have become iconic symbols of the tuner car culture, thanks to numerous appearances in the Fast and Furious film franchise.

Car remapping, sometimes called ‘chipping', involves changing your car's engine control unit (ECU) programming by overwriting the manufacturer's settings on the microchip. This process is done by plugging a laptop into the vehicle's OBD port.

Engine remapping is different to engine balancing, which involves altering components in the engine itself rather than making changes to the car's computer.

A car remapping service can give you better fuel economy, improved driveability and control, increased power, and a better throttle response. It is highly customisable, so you can choose which aspects of performance you want to improve, and you can also have multiple remaps so you can switch between them depending on your needs.

However, remapping often makes your insurance more expensive, and it only benefits cars with a turbo; if your vehicle doesn't have one, the difference after remapping will be minimal.