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Service, Repairs & MOT

ECU repair for your Audi

Book a local RAC Approved Garage that you can trust.

  • 12-months parts guarantee
  • Honest pricing
  • Exceptional customer service

Why choose the RAC for an ECU repair?

At the RAC, we've got over 125 years' experience helping UK drivers. We have the skills and knowledge to keep your vehicle running. We'll give you results you can rely on at a price you can afford.

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Book an ECU repair

The Engine Control Unit (ECU) is the brain of your vehicle and works to keep it running smoothly. If it's acting up, it can mean poor performance, increased fuel consumption, or trouble starting your car.

Any work done will meet the high standards set by the RAC.
We’re friendly, straightforward and jargon-free
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Book a diagnostic

A mechanic will check your car for faults and talk you through any repairs you might need. There are various ways to check for faults, which could include a physical examination or plugging in to check your car’s onboard engine management system.

We’ll look for any mechanical or electrical problems. If we need to, we’ll also check your car’s onboard engine management system. Depending on your car and issue, this will usually include: – Engine – Power steering – Brakes – Transmission – Exhaust system – Fuel injection system – Cooling system and air flow – Sensors

And it’s not just ECU repairs that we do for Audi

RAC Approved Garages offer MOTs and services. Our professional mechanics have the expertise and experience to make sure your vehicle is operating safely and efficiently – results you can rely on at a price you can afford.

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Try one of our RAC Approved Garages

Kncustoms LTD

4.1/5

Kncustoms LTD are based in Sheffield offering the best possible service to all our customers from the more basic servicing to the extreme - an engine change. We pride ourselves in offering the best customer satisfactory, and going the extra mile!
Unit 1 And 2 Acers Hill Lane, Acers Hill Lane, Sheffield, S94TY

Acton Service Centre

4.2/5

Acton Service Centre came under new management in 2012. A family run business that prides itself in offering excellent customer service and professional workmanship. Our highly trained engineers and technicians are committed to providing you with the solution to all your motoring needs. Based in Acton just off the A406, our modern reception and viewing area has been newly designed for the comfort of our large base of loyal customers.
17-18 The Broadway, Gunnersbury Lane, Acton, W38HR

AMS Autocare Limited

4.7/5

We specialise in naked Tesla wheel refurbishment
Grafton Street, On The Corner, Northampton, NN16AZ

A1 Tyres and Exhausts

5.0/5

With over 30 years experience of automotive repairs in Coventry, A1 Tyres and Exhausts is a name that you can rely on to deliver a professional, high quality, and reliable service, that will meet all of your car needs. And above all, we are a name you can trust again and again.
Unit 12-13, Relton Mews, Coventry, CV65HE

Portside Cars LTD

4.0/5

We are a family run business and it is important to us that your trust us and feel comfortable with us. We pride ourselves on giving the best and honest service that we possibly can with the quickest turnaround time.
Unit 8, Canal Bridge Enterprise Centre, Meadow Lane, Ellesmere Port, CH654EH

Frequently asked questions about ECU repairs

Yes, a damaged ECU can often be repaired. Whether it can be depends on the amount of damage and how easy it is to find replacement parts.

It's usually best to leave ECU repairs to the experts. This is because as they require special tools and knowledge of car electronics.

Look out for a check engine light being on, the engine stalling or misfiring, poor fuel economy and difficulty starting the car.

It can take anywhere from a few hours to a couple of days. This depends on the issue and how available the parts are.

ECU repairs may be covered if the damage is caused by something that is insurable, like an accident. Talk to your insurance provider to find out more.

There is no set interval for ECU checks, but it’s a good idea to have it looked at, if you see symptoms.