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Mobile DPF Cleaning & DPF Regeneration

We come to you – cars, vans, HGVs & plant

DPF Fixer technician working on a customer’s car beside the DPF Fixer van We come to youFrom £290 (exc VAT)*

Your Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) reduces harmful pollution. But it gets blocked, and stops the engine. If you get a warning light, our mobile DPF cleaner comes to you and fixes it fast.

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    Mobile DPF cleaning service – we come and fix it fast

    A DPF warning light means the exhaust is blocked by soot. Ignore it and your engine will drop into limp mode – and before long it will stop altogether. Our mobile DPF cleaner comes to your home or workplace and solves it with an industrial clean that restores full functions, with better running and economy – usually next day, sometimes even same-day. Looking for DPF cleaning near you? We work nationwide on cars, vans, HGVs and plant.

    Vehicle won’t start? Our off-car factory DPF cleaning service collects the DPF, deep-cleans it and sends it back ready to refit.

    Prices from £290 (exc VAT)* 30-day warranty Usually next day, sometimes even same-day Home or Office, no extra charge

    DPF cleaning cost

    From £290 (exc VAT)*

    A fraction of the cost of a new DPF – with no garage labour to remove and refit it. Diagnostics before and after cleaning are included to confirm the DPF is as good as new when we’re done, and we give you all records including the warranty.

    *Final price will depend on vehicle condition, details and location.

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    How soon can it be done?

    We usually have next-day bookings available, sometimes even same-day. The procedure takes about 90 minutes at your home or office. Your DPF will work as well as new. Call to check how soon we can be there.

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    Warning light?

    If you have a DPF warning light, soot is blocking the filter. Your engine may go into limp mode (‘limp-home’ mode), with sharply reduced power and efficiency. Sooner or later it will refuse to go at all. Call us right away – the warning light means you already have a severe blockage that the engine can’t clear.

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    Our procedure puts the DPF back to as-new condition, with no garage work or new parts needed. We’re the leading experts in the field, and thousands of verified reviews show how well it works. All our work is backed by a 30-day warranty.

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    Excellent job done by Nic. Very friendly. My vehicle is back to normal.. dpf problem solved.
      
     
      
     
     
     
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    The technician arrived and discussed my car and possible outcomes of the test and clean with me for several minutes before starting work. Once done, there was a thorough discussion about ongoing care (and further advice about my upcoming car purchase) followed by a lengthy report. Knowledgeable, straightforward, professional.
      
     
      
     
     
     
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    Ethan not only cleaned the DPF but also went to great lengths to identify some other issues with my car - two holes in the exhaust and a faulty accelerator cable which are being fixed next week. He was very polite, friendly, efficient and went the extra mile to identify the problems and give me good advice. This is particularly important for me as a disabled driver who drives from my wheelchair. Thanks Ethan!
      
     
      
     
     
     
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    Excellent service from Nick. Car dpf is fixed and running again👍👍
      
     
      
     
     
     
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    Had mine sorted two days ago. The guys name was Egor. Was ready at my home waiting  for me after work so bonus points for being on time
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    Industrial cleaning – before & after

    DPF filter cleaning – deep-cleaned and as good as new

    Our pressurised cleaning solution removes the soot and ash that’s blocking your DPF. That’s followed by a regeneration procedure and a re-set of the engine management unit. We use diagnostics to confirm the DPF is fully restored, and you’re good to go.

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    DPF after deep-cleaning Blocked DPF before cleaning BeforeAfter
    Full diagnostics and reports

    Our DPF cleaning service includes:

    Pre-Clean DiagnosticsPre-Clean health check and investigation with engine diagnostics
    Live Data CheckLive data check to assess engine readings
    Industrial DPF CleanFull deep clean of the DPF unit – around an hour
    RegenerationRegeneration procedure, including diagnostic-monitored test drive if customer present
    Post-clean diagnosticsPost-clean Diagnostics health check and report
    Expert Advice & AftercareAdvice on keeping your DPF healthy, including when your next preventative clean is due. All diagnostic reports and 30-day warranty given

    How long does it take?
    We can usually be with you next day, sometimes even same-day. The procedure takes about 90 minutes, and then you’re good to go.

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    Warning light?

    Common DPF warning lights

    If you have a DPF warning light, soot is blocking the filter. Call us right away – the warning light means you already have a severe blockage that the engine can’t clear.

    Common DPF and engine warning lights

    Blocked DPF symptoms include:

    • Loss of power or acceleration
    • Engine revs limited
    • Diesel smell in cabin
    • Black exhaust smoke on acceleration
    • Reduced economy
    • Stop/Start function not working

    DPF deep-clean benefits include:

    • Full functions restored
    • Restored flow, even if DPF fully blocked
    • Reduces soot and emissions
    • No DPF removal necessary
    • Improved performance and economy
    • Done at your location while you wait
    If you get a warning light, we come and fix it fast. 0333 366 1404
    Most economical solution

    Mobile DPF cleaner – we come to you

    New DPFs are expensive and usually need days for delivery and fitting. Instead, we come to you and get you going again immediately – at a fraction of the cost.

    DPF Fixer technician cleaning a customer’s DPF in an office car park

    Home or Office, no extra charge

    Garages often prefer to replace your DPF with a new unit. It’s expensive and you lose use of your car while you wait for the part and fitting. Our solution is just as effective, but much cheaper and faster. We do it on the spot, wherever you are.

    Usually next day, sometimes even same-day
    DPF Fixer technician showing a customer diagnostic results on a tablet

    Full diagnostics and reports

    A warning light means the DPF has a problem. Your car might also go into ‘limp-home’ mode, or simply stop. We check the reason with full diagnostics, then do the cleaning while you wait. It takes about 90 minutes.

    All diagnostic reports and 30-day warranty given
    DPF Fixer technician with a customer

    What about Forced Regeneration?

    Some garages offer ‘forced regeneration’ as a quick fix for a DPF warning light. This is usually offered at a low price, but it has little value without properly cleaning the DPF first. In fact, if your DPF is in good condition, it regenerates automatically while you drive. If the warning light is on, it is too late for simple regeneration to solve – only specialist cleaning will solve the problem.

    DPF repair, cleaning or replacement?

    A new DPF costs many times more than a clean – plus garage labour to remove and refit it, and days off the road waiting for the part. Having the DPF removed is not an option either: driving without one is illegal and an automatic MOT failure. In most cases a professional clean is the right DPF repair. If your DPF is damaged or beyond cleaning, we’ll tell you and advise on replacement.

    Done at your location while you wait
    FAQs

    Diesel Particulate Filters: FAQs

    What is a DPF?
    Diesel engines are efficient, but they create sooty particulates in their exhaust that are bad for health. Your Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) removes the particulates by pushing exhaust gases through a maze of metal channels, collecting the sooty particulates. Engine management systems are supposed to regenerate the filter unit when needed by applying high temperatures to the collected soot. For various reasons this regeneration routine can fail (one of the main reasons is when the car is only used for short journeys, never getting fully up to temperature). When the filter becomes clogged, exhaust flow is blocked. Eventually your engine management will apply a partial shut-down. The filter is a closed unit, and expensive to replace. It can be cleaned, however, with the right tools and techniques.
    Can I still drive?
    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 into “limp-home” mode after the 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. Most garages will prefer to simply replace the DPF unit, but this is expensive and rarely necessary. Fortunately the unit can now be effectively cleaned without removal, at much lower cost.
    What are the costs?
    Mobile DPF cleaning prices start from £290 (exc VAT)*. *Final price will depend on vehicle condition, details and location. You have the choice of buying a new DPF unit and getting it fitted (the most expensive option), or having your current unit cleaned. Cleaning can be done by removing the unit and sending it off to be cleaned, or using our in-car cleaning service. Of all three options, ours is the cheapest and quickest, especially when you consider the garage costs of removing and fitting a unit. Our service is also done while you wait, so you don’t have to be without your car for several days, or even weeks. For an exact price for your vehicle, call us or fill in the enquiry form below. There is a fourth option which disreputable garages may offer: they may advise you to have the DPF cut out. In the long run it is by far the most expensive option. Whilst it’s not illegal for them to do this IT IS 100% illegal for you to drive the vehicle once this has happened and if caught you can be liable for a fine upwards of £2000. Your car won’t pass its next MOT and will have little resale value. There is a good reason for DPFs being a legal requirement – they remove diesel particulates (soot) from the exhaust. None of us wants to be breathing the sooty air that used to come from older diesel engines. Modern engines with DPFs have actually brought about a very positive change in air quality levels, particularly in cities.
    Do I really need a DPF? Can’t I get it removed?
    Yes, you do need it.  Some garages will offer and advise to have the DPF’s cut out and whilst it’s not illegal for them to do this IT IS 100% illegal for you to drive the vehicle once this has happened and if caught you can be liable for a fine upwards of £2000. DPFs are a legal requirement – they remove diesel particulates (soot) from the exhaust. None of us wants to be breathing the sooty air that used to come from older diesel engines. Modern engines with DPFs have actually brought about a very positive change in air quality levels, particularly in cities. Your car will also fail its MOT if the DPF is not present, or if it is not working properly.
    How does cleaning work?
    We provide a full, industrial cleaning service for all Diesel Particulate Filters and Gasoline Particulate Filters where we aim to remove between 95-98% of the filter’s contents.  The service we provide is the following:
    ●Pre-clean Health Check and Investigation : This allows our expert engineer to read all of the live data from your vehicle’s ECU.  This will tell them how full the filter is in terms of percentage and the weight of soot in grams so we understand what we need to remove.  Alongside this we are also checking all of the vehicle’s sensors, glow plugs and every other component involved with the DPF system to be certain the faults are not being caused by something else and that the clean will be successful
    ●Full Deep Clean of the DPF – Using our in-house manufactured cleaning solution our engineer will begin the cleaning process which will take around an hour to complete
    ●Post-clean Health Check and Investigation:  We perform a post-clean health check on the vehicle, again to review the live data to ensure we have removed the contents of the DPF, reset any warning lights and that there are no other fault codes you need to be aware of.  We will also, where possible, perform a short road test to ensure full power has been restored.
    ●Copies of both pre and post health checks:  These will be emailed to you for your records 
    ●30 Day Aftercare Warranty Designed to cover you for the next 30 days’ worth of journeys post-clean just in case you have any questions or concerns that we can assist you with.
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    All major motor brands serviced

    Mobile DPF cleaning nationwide – including Surrey, Sussex, Kent, Essex & London

    We specialise in mobile DPF cleaning, DPF filter cleaning and on-site DPF regeneration for cars, light commercial vehicles (LCVs), heavy goods vehicles (HGVs), and construction or plant machinery such as forklifts and tractors. We also clean catalytic converters.

    Areas we cover: nationwide, including Surrey, Sussex, Kent, Essex, Birmingham and all of London – North, South, East and West London.

    We regularly clean DPFs on vehicles from all major manufacturers, including:

    FordAudiMercedesBMWVauxhallVWHondaPeugeotNissan
    Fault codes and technical data:
    Some vehicles display specific fault codes, or they can be read from the engine management unit. See our guide to codes and what they mean in our Knowledge Base, here.
    Keep it clean:
    To avoid future warning lights, we recommend a preventative DPF clean every 20,000 miles or 24 months – sooner for vehicles doing lots of short urban trips. Our engineer will also check for underlying causes such as sensors, EGR or injector faults.
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