Mobile BMW coding across the North West

Feature unlocking, retrofits, performance flashes and dealer-level diagnostics for BMW, MINI, Rolls-Royce and Toyota Supra. We come to you.

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Cars we code

Four marques, one set of factory-level tools. All work is carried out on genuine ISTA, E-SYS and ICOM platforms, the same systems the dealers use.

  • BMW

    1 to 8 Series, X range, i models and M cars. E, F, G and i series platforms.

  • MINI

    Cooper, Clubman, Countryman, Paceman and every current model.

  • Rolls-Royce

    Ghost, Phantom, Cullinan, Spectre, Wraith and Dawn.

  • Toyota Supra

    A90 and GR Supra. Built on BMW electronics, so coded the same way.

What we can do for your car

Every car leaves the factory with features switched off to hit a price point. Most of them are still in there, waiting to be enabled.

BMW dashboard lit at night with the instrument cluster glowing

Coding and feature unlocking

Deep-level coding of engine and body modules to switch on the options BMW built in but did not enable. Then fine-tune how the car behaves, from the seatbelt chime to the mirrors.

  • Video in motion
  • Comfort access
  • Sport displays
  • Launch control
  • Folding mirrors on lock
  • Digital cluster customisation
  • Full DRL and headlight customisation
  • Bowers & Wilkins enhanced audio
  • Speed limit display
  • Startup and chime preferences
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ALPINA, CS, CSL and GTS flashes

Factory calibrations, not aftermarket maps. More power, sharper throttle, revised gear mapping and a different feel to the steering.

  • Increased power output
  • Revised throttle and gear maps
  • Enhanced steering dynamics
  • G8X CS and CSL flash
Modern LED headlight on a black car

Retrofits, upgrades and conversions

Fitted something new? We code it in so the car treats it as factory. Imports are recoded to full UK specification.

  • Apple CarPlay activation
  • iD4 to iD6 upgrade
  • Head unit replacement
  • Reverse cameras
  • Heated seats
  • Upgraded headlights
  • Remote engine start
  • Japan and US to UK spec

Diagnostics, software and records

The same diagnostic platform as a BMW or MINI dealership, without the dealership. Faults read, explained and cleared. Modules brought up to the latest firmware. Service history logged on the official system so your car's record and value are protected.

  • Full system scan
  • Fault explanation and clearing
  • Module errors on E, F, G and i series
  • Live data and component testing
  • Battery registration
  • Full software update
  • Service history update
  • Spare keys for specific models

Not sure what your car supports? Send us the registration and we will check before you commit to anything.

Grey BMW M3 on a driveway at dusk with the driver door open and a technician working on a laptop

How it works

No workshop visit, no courtesy car, no waiting room. The whole job happens on your driveway.

  1. Tell us about your car

    Model, year and what you would like done. A registration number is enough for us to check what your car supports.

  2. Get a fixed price within 24 hours

    You get a clear quote and the next available slots. Usually the same day during business hours.

  3. We come to you

    Original coding backed up, changes made, everything tested with you before we leave.

Done properly, or not at all

  • Dealer-level tools

    ISTA, E-SYS and ICOM. No cloned cables, no phone apps, no guesswork.

  • Genuine features only

    We enable what the manufacturer built in. Nothing aftermarket bolted on, nothing your car cannot support.

  • Backed up and reversible

    Original coding saved before every job, so anything can be put back to factory.

AK Code is independent and not affiliated with BMW, MINI, Rolls-Royce or Toyota.

Questions people ask before booking

Straight answers. If yours is not here, ask and you will get a straight answer too.

Is coding safe for my car?

Yes, when it is done with the manufacturer's own tools. We use ISTA, E-SYS and ICOM, save a copy of your original coding before we start, and only enable features your car's hardware supports.

Will coding affect my warranty?

Coding changes settings rather than hardware, and everything we do can be put back. If your car is still under manufacturer warranty, tell us when you enquire and we will advise on what is sensible before touching anything.

Which cars do you cover?

BMW E, F, G and i series including M cars, MINI, Rolls-Royce (Ghost, Phantom, Cullinan, Spectre, Wraith and Dawn) and the A90 Toyota Supra, which shares BMW electronics. If yours is not listed, ask.

Do you come to me?

Yes. AK Code is a mobile service based in Blackburn covering Lancashire, Greater Manchester and the wider North West. A driveway or car park with room to sit in the car is all we need.

How long does it take?

Most feature coding is done within the hour. Retrofit coding, performance flashes and full software updates take longer, and we tell you how long when we quote.

How much does it cost?

It depends on the car and what you want done. Send your registration and a short list of what you are after and we will reply with a fixed price within 24 hours. No hidden extras.

Can it be reversed?

Yes. We keep a backup of the original coding for every job, so anything we change can be returned to factory settings.

Get a quote

Tell us about your car and what you would like done. You will hear back within 24 hours with a fixed price and availability.

  • Mobile service, we come to youBased in Blackburn. Covering Lancashire, Greater Manchester and the wider North West.
  • Response timeUsually within a few hours during business hours, always within 24.
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