DPF deep-cleaning

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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.

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What is a DPF?

All you need to know about your
Diesel Particulate Filter

Common questions

DPF FIXER service includes:

Pre-Clean health check and investigation

Full deep clean of the DPF unit

After-clean health check and investigation

Full pre- and post-clean reports for your records

28-day warranty

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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 removes the blockage, and regenerates your DPF so you can resume normal driving. It’s a fast, economical, and sensible solution.

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

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

Immediate assistance

Many garages want to replace your DPF with a new unit, or send it to a cleaning company.
In both cases you will 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, or one of the symptoms above. Your car might also go into ‘limp-home’ mode.
We come to you and carry out the full cleaning/regeneration procedure – without removing anything from your car. It takes about an hour. The cost is only a fraction of a DPF replacement.

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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 good to go.

DPF replacement is usually a waste

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.

dashboard — Expect better miles-per-gallon and improved engine running

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:

Diesel Particulate Filters: FAQs

See our full list of Frequently Asked Questions on our FAQs page

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.

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
– 14 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.

Book or Enquire here

Call us on 0333 366 1404 for immediate attention – our lines are open 8am to 6pm weekdays.
To get in touch with us out of hours, fill in the form below, and we’ll get back to you as soon as possible.

Lenny – London – BMW 320d
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“I was close to an MOT failure because of a DPF blockage on my BMW 320d in London. The garage quoted me over £2,000 for a replacement, but luckily, I found DPF Fixer. Their mobile technician arrived same-day, did a professional deep clean, and within an hour, my car was running like new. No expensive replacements, just expert service at a fraction of the cost! If you need DPF cleaning in London, call these guys!”

Mohammed – Manchester – Ford Transit Custom
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“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!“

Francis – Birmingham – Audi Q5
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“I was dreading a huge repair bill when my Audi Q5 showed the DPF warning light in Birmingham. I called DPF Fixer, and they booked me in same-day. The technician was super professional, explained the process, and within an hour, my car was running perfectly again! No need for a replacement, just a high-quality clean. If you’re looking for DPF cleaning in Birmingham, these guys are the best!”

Richard – Glasgow – Volkswagen Tiguan
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“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!”

Oscar – Cardiff – Mercedes Sprinter
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“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!“

Ali – Leeds – Jaguar XE
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“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!“

Susan – Bristol – Land Rover Discovery Sport
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“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!“

Mary – Edinburgh – Peugeot 3008
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“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!”

Bill – Southampton – Nissan Qashqai
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“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!”

Rachel – Newcastle – Skoda Superb
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“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!“