DPF CLEANING
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DPF Warning light?
We get you back on the road
Your DPF fixed at home, without fuss
Your DPF (Diesel Particulate Filter) cuts out harmful pollution. But it can get clogged and stop the engine working properly.
If you see a warning light, call us.
No need for a garage visit – we come to you
If you see one of these warning lights, call us. They mean your DPF (Diesel Particulate Filter) has a problem. Your engine may go into ‘limp-home’ mode.
We come to you and fix it.
Mobile unit on call near you
DPFs collect the soot produced by your diesel engine. They often get full and fail after a while.
Our mobile service cleans and regenerates the unit on the spot, to restore full operation. It gets your engine working properly.
A new DPF is expensive. Restoration saves you big garage bills.
Garages may prefer to sell you an expensive new DPF unit.
Instead, we use specialist equipment to break down the soot particles, and unblock your filter.
Then we trigger your engine’s “regeneration” procedure to restore healthy operation.
Your car will be fine and you can drive on.
Many garages simply want to replace your DPF. There’s no need.
Our solution is effective, but much cheaper.
Immediate assistance
Once the cleaning is complete, our technician resets your engine management system to clear the warning light and restore normal driving.
Many owners report the service improves engine performance and economy. It’s done in a couple of hours.
Warning Light?
The first you’ll know about DPF failure is an engine warning light.
Your car will probably go into ‘limp-home’ mode.
We come to you and carry out the full cleaning/regeneration procedure – without removing anything from your car.
It only takes a couple of hours. The cost is only a fraction of a DPF replacement.
Restores flow, even if your DPF is completely blocked.
Reduces soot and emissions
Improved performance and economy.
No DPF removal necessary
Done while you wait
Our mobile units come to you. The job usually takes 2-3 hours.
DPF FAQs
If you have an engine management light on, the problem needs to be fixed – even if the light goes off from time to time. The light means the engine is not working properly. Sometimes, engine management systems will put your car in “limp” mode after a fault is detected. That usually doesn’t change till the fault is cleared. You may be able to get home, but until the problem is fixed your car is not really useable. This used to mean replacing the DPF unit – fortunately it can now be effectively cleaned without removal.
DPFs usually cost a few hundred pounds, even for “pattern” parts. For a branded replacement, fitted in a main dealership, don’t be surprised at a bill of £2500 or more. It’s just not worth it for such dealerships to invest in the equipment needed for DPF cleaning.
With the engine running at 2000 rpm, we apply the cleaning restorer in 3 short bursts, and wait for it to take effect. If necessary, we then repeat the cleaning process a second time to remove any stubborn carbon remnants.
At that point the vehicle is ready for a road test to make sure the engine’s ability to carry out passive regeneration is restored – that’s what will keep the DPF clean in the future.
With the engine running at 2000 rpm, we apply the cleaning restorer in 3 short bursts, and wait for it to take effect. We then repeat the cleaning process a second time to remove any stubborn carbon remnants.
At that point the vehicle is ready for a road test to make sure the engine’s ability to carry out passive regeneration is restored – that’s what will keep the DPF clean in the future. We’ll also put a cleaning additive into your fuel tank to help with further cleaning as you drive.
We will also explain – briefly – how the DPF problem arose. In the vast majority of cases it is simply that the car is used for many short runs, so it never gets to proper operating temperature. So at least once a week it’s good idea to let it properly stretch its legs. There are also additives that can help, and our engineer will explain those.
We do have to warn you, though, that if the car is only used for short runs it is only a matter of time before you see the same warning light appear.