Mobile DPF Cleaning & DPF Filter Cleaning

DPF Failure or Warning Light?

Mobile DPF Cleaning & DPF Regeneration

Professional mobile DPF Cleaning Service – Cars, Vans, HGVs & Plant Vehicles. Catalytic converters too.

Over 4000 positive reviews

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Your Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) reduces harmful pollution. But it gets clogged up, and stops the engine working properly. If you see a warning light, call us.

Hotline: 0333 366 1404

Our cost-effective service removes soot and ash to restore engine performance, improve fuel efficiency, and prevent expensive DPF replacement. Backed by a 30-day warranty, we bring our expert DPF cleaner service straight to your home or workplace. We can usually be with you within a day, sometimes same-day.

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Arrange a visit from our local cleaning unit. Usually available same-day

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Off-Car DPF Cleaning

Express hassle-free service – DPF deep-cleaned and sent back in 48 hrs

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What will it cost?
We’ll need to ask some questions about your problem to make sure cleaning is the right solution, and to give you an accurate price. Call us now – it only takes a minute and we won’t waste your time. Our service always includes inspection, pre and post-clean testing, high-pressure deep-cleaning with chemical solution, 30-day warranty and detailed diagnostic reports for you to keep.

Fast mobile service
Fast, at-home mobile service across the country: we specialise in mobile DPF cleaning, DPF filter cleaning, 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.

DPF FIXER service includes:

Pre-Clean health check and investigation with engine diagnostics

Live data check to assess engine readings

Full deep clean of the DPF unit – approx 40 mins

Regeneration procedure, including diagnostic-monitored test drive if customer present

Post-clean Diagnostics health check and report

Advice on maintaining DPF cleanliness. All diagnostic reports & 30-day warranty given

See our service details in full here

andras-katysq — No need to be without your car – we come to you

Common DPF warning lights

DPF problems may trigger different warnings depending on the car manufacturer. A DPF warning light means soot is blocking the filter. Your engine may go into ‘limp-home’ mode, with sharply reduced power and efficiency. It may refuse to go at all.

Our engineer uses special cleaning fluids and equipment to remove the blockage, then carries out a regeneration procedure to bring your DPF back to full operation. As soon as we’re done, you can resume normal driving, with a clean system, reduced pollution, improved fuel efficiency and better performance. It’s a fast, economical, and sensible solution.

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   David Robb 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. 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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   Jane Shepherd 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. 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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   Albi 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Excellent service from Nick. Car dpf is fixed and running again👍👍
  
 
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   jelly bean 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. 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 All sorted he even stayed extra 30 mins to make sure everything was correct. Clearly takes pride in his work. Dpf light still off.  Would definitely recommend based on my experience. Thankyou.
  
 
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   Alan bridger 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Nic turned up on time and did a thorough clean of the DPF, he was very courteous and explained everything in detail
  
 
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 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Really easy to organise, has worked a treat, would recommend

Smaller garages may offer ‘forced regeneration’ as a quick fix for a DPF warning light. Unfortunately it has very limited value. If your DPF is in good condition, it regenerates automatically. If the warning light is on, only cleaning with specialist equipment will solve the problem.

DPF Removal
People are sometimes advised to have their DPF removed. Unfortunately it is illegal to drive without a working DPF – it is an automatic MOT failure and most likely invalidates the car’s insurance. The correct solution is replacement or cleaning.

Blocked DPF symptoms include:

Loss of power or acceleration

Engine revs limited

Diesel smell in cabin

Black exhaust smoke on acceleration

Reduced economy

Star/Stop 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

Fault-codes and technical data:
Some vehicles may display specific fault codes, or you may download them from the engine management unit. See our guide to codes and what they mean in our Knowledge Base, here

Immediate assistance

Many garages prefer to replace your DPF with a new unit.
Inconviently, you lose use of your car while you wait for the garage to carry out removal and re-fitting. There’s no need. Our solution is effective, but much cheaper. It is carried out on the spot, wherever you are.

Warning Light?

The first you might know about DPF failure is an engine warning light. Your car might also go into ‘limp-home’ mode. We come to you and carry out the full cleaning and regeneration procedure – without removing anything from your car. It takes about an hour. The cost is only a fraction of a DPF replacement.

While-you-wait handling

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.

We can usually be with you same-day or next day. The procedure takes about around two hours, and then you’re sorted and good to go.

Avoid expensive DPF and CAT replacement

Our mobile units come to you wherever you are. The job usually takes a couple of hours. Once the cleaning is complete, our technician resets your engine management system to clear the warning light and restore normal driving.

Deep-Cleaning and Regeneration

Our engineer will also advise you on how to use your engine’s inbuilt DPF regeneration system to help keep the DPF clean in the future. Owners frequently report improved engine performance and economy.

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All major motor brands serviced

We regularly perform DPF cleaning services on vehicles from all major manufacturers, including but not limited to Ford, Audi, Mercedes, BMW, Vauxhall, VW, Honda, Peugot, Nissan:

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

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 will it cost?

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, deep 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 sensor, 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 being the cleaning process which will take 45-60 mins 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 two weeks’ worth of journeys post-clean just in case you have any questions or concerns that we can assist you with.

Booking Enquiry

Call us on 0333 366 1404 for immediate attention – our lines are open 7.30am to 6.30pm Mon-Thurs, and 7.30am to 5.30pm Fridays.
To get in touch or book a visit out of hours, fill in the form below, and we’ll get back to you as soon as possible.

My Ford Transit Custom went into limp mode due to a DPF blockage while making deliveries in Manchester. The dealer told me I needed a new DPF costing over £1,800, but DPF Fixer saved me £1,500 with a full mobile clean! They arrived within two hours, and my van was back in action. Fast, affordable, and professional—highly recommend for any fleet vehicles!

Mohammed – Manchester – Ford Transit Custom⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

I was on a trip to Glasgow when my Volkswagen Tiguan went into limp mode due to a blocked DPF. I couldn’t risk driving further, so I called DPF Fixer. They had a mobile technician out within the hour, and after a deep clean, my car was back to full power. Much cheaper than a dealership repair! If you need a DPF specialist in Glasgow, I highly recommend DPF Fixer!

Richard – Glasgow – Volkswagen Tiguan⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

My Mercedes Sprinter van is my livelihood, so when I got a DPF warning light in Cardiff, I needed a fast and reliable fix. The dealership wanted over £2,000 for a new DPF, but DPF Fixer cleaned it for a fraction of the cost. Within 90 minutes, my van was running smoothly again. Honest pricing, expert service, and no unnecessary replacements!

Oscar – Cardiff – Mercedes Sprinter⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

My Jaguar XE was showing a DPF full warning while driving in Leeds, and I was worried about engine damage. A quick search led me to DPF Fixer, and I booked a same-day appointment. The technician arrived, explained everything, and after a full DPF clean, my car was running perfectly again. Saved me from a costly replacement!

Ali – Leeds – Jaguar XE⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

My Land Rover Discovery Sport kept going into limp mode due to a DPF issue in Bristol. I was told I needed a new DPF costing £2,500, but thankfully, I called DPF Fixer. Their mobile service was quick, affordable, and professional—after a full clean, my car was performing like new. Best DPF service in Bristol!

Susan – Bristol – Land Rover Discovery Sport⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

I was about to fail my MOT because of a DPF issue in my Peugeot 3008 in Edinburgh. A dealership quoted me a ridiculous amount for a new filter, but DPF Fixer provided a cost-effective, same-day clean. Car passed its MOT, and I saved a fortune! Highly recommend their DPF cleaning service in Edinburgh

Mary – Edinburgh – Peugeot 3008⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

My Nissan Qashqai had a DPF full warning and was losing power on the motorway near Southampton. I called DPF Fixer, and they sent a technician out the same day. Within an hour, my car was running like new! Great price, professional service, and no unnecessary replacements! If you need DPF cleaning in Southampton, they are the best

Bill – Southampton – Nissan Qashqai⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

I nearly got stuck in Newcastle when my Skoda Superb went into limp mode due to a DPF blockage. Thankfully, DPF Fixer arrived within 90 minutes, cleared the blockage, and saved me from a costly replacement. Brilliant service, fast response, and great pricing! If you’re in Newcastle, don’t waste money at a dealership—call DPF Fixer instead

Rachel – Newcastle – Skoda Superb⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Our service in full:

We offer this service for Cars, LCVs, HGVs and construction and plant vehicles such as forklifts and tractors.

Pre-Clean Diagnostics

We begin with a full diagnostic scan to confirm that the warning light is truly DPF-related and that the vehicle is suitable for cleaning.

Live Data Check

Using real-time data, our engineers assess the DPF’s health and blockage severity to plan the most effective clean.

Deep DPF Clean

A specialist cleaning solution is injected via the optimal access point and expands inside the DPF for around 40 minutes, loosening stubborn soot and ash.
For heavily blocked filters, a second clean may be performed.

Regeneration – Static or Dynamic

After cleaning, we perform a regeneration cycle to burn off any remaining particles.
– If you’re present, we carry out dynamic regeneration during a monitored test drive.
– If not, we conduct static regeneration and verify all live data readings afterward.

Post-clean diagnostics

We run a second diagnostic scan to confirm improved DPF performance and identify any remaining faults.

Expert Advice & Aftercare

We provide tailored guidance on how to keep your DPF filter clean, prevent future blockages, and maintain long-term performance.

Mobile DPF Cleaning & DPF Regeneration

Book DPF Deep-Clean

Off-Car DPF Cleaning

Get expert DPF advice

Commercial

Common DPF warning lights

DPF problems may trigger different warnings depending on the car manufacturer. A DPF warning light means soot is blocking the filter. Your engine may go into ‘limp-home’ mode, with sharply reduced power and efficiency. It may refuse to go at all.

Immediate assistance

Warning Light?

While-you-wait handling

We can usually be with you same-day or next day. The procedure takes about around two hours, and then you’re sorted and good to go.

Avoid expensive DPF and CAT replacement

Deep-Cleaning and Regeneration

All major motor brands serviced

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

Diesel Particulate Filters: FAQs

Booking Enquiry

Our service in full:

Trade and Fleet enquiries

For trade contracts and fleet maintenance please call us on 0333 366 1404