What is Stage 1?
Safe, software-only tuning for stock vehicles
A Stage 1 remap adjusts the ECU calibration to improve power, torque, and drivability without changing any hardware. It is the most popular level of tuning because it keeps the vehicle on factory components while delivering noticeable, measurable gains.
Every TradeFlash Stage 1 file is developed on the dyno and checked for safe operating limits before it is released to your dashboard. That means you can quote the job to your customer with confidence.
Typical Stage 1 improvements
- Increased horsepower and torque
- Sharper throttle response
- Smoother power delivery
- Improved towing drivability on diesel
- Optional economy-focused map
- No mechanical modifications required
How it works
Submit a Stage 1 remap in four steps
The portal is built around how garages actually work — no chasing, no guesswork.
Upload the read
Log in to the portal and upload the original ECU file from the vehicle.
Choose Stage 1
Select Stage 1 remap from the service list and confirm the vehicle details.
Pay or use credit
Checkout by card or run the job off your trade credit balance.
Download the tune
Get the modified file back in your dashboard, then flash it to the ECU.
How to submit files
Submit your Stage 1 remap directly through the portal
Once you have a trade account, the order flow is built for speed. Upload the original ECU read, pick the vehicle and service, and checkout. You can track progress and download the finished file from the same dashboard.
- Log in and open the new order form
- Select the vehicle make, model, and ECU
- Upload the original ECU read file
- Choose Stage 1 remap and checkout
- Download the tuned file when it is returned
File requirements
What to upload with your order
- Original ECU read
The full, unmodified read from the vehicle ECU.
- Vehicle details
Make, model, year, and ECU type selected in the form.
- Service notes
Any specific requirements or customer requests.
What's included
Stage 1 remap services
Petrol Stage 1
Improved throttle response, optimised ignition timing, and safe power gains.
Diesel Stage 1
Torque-focused tuning for daily drivability and towing performance.
Economy mapping
Optional fuel-efficiency calibrations that keep running costs sensible.
Quality checks
Every file is reviewed for checksums, limits, and safe operating parameters.
Why TradeFlash
Built for trade workshops
Dyno verified
Every Stage 1 file is developed and validated on the dyno before release.
Stock hardware safe
No mechanical changes needed. The tune works within factory component limits.
Fast turnaround
Most Stage 1 files are returned within hours, keeping your workshop moving.
Trade support
Support that understands ECUs, garages, and the motor trade.
FAQ
Common Stage 1 remap questions
What is a Stage 1 remap?
A Stage 1 remap is a software calibration that optimises engine torque, power, and fuel delivery within the limits of the stock hardware. It is the safest and most common level of tuning because it does not require mechanical modifications.
How much is a Stage 1 remap?
Pricing is shown inside the TradeFlash portal once you select the vehicle and service. Garages can pay per file or use trade credit bundles for lower per-file costs.
Is a Stage 1 remap safe?
Yes, when it is dyno verified and kept within factory hardware limits. Every TradeFlash Stage 1 file is developed and tested on the dyno before release to ensure safe, repeatable gains.
How do garages submit a Stage 1 remap file?
Garages open a trade account, upload the original ECU read through the portal, select Stage 1 remap, and checkout. The modified file is returned to the dashboard for download and flashing back to the vehicle.