Berkshire Auto Repairs
Newbury
22 jobs completed
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Newbury
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Aldermaston
4 jobs completed
Conveniently located in Aldermaston near Tadley, we specialise in service and repair of all Volkswagen, Audi, Skoda & Seat and we can service and repair all makes of
Thatcham
98 jobs completed
We are a limited company garage based in Thatcham, Berkshire. Our garage of fully trained technicians with over 30 years of experience is highly equipped, enabling us to
Newbury
88 jobs completed
Protyre has a history going back over 50 years in the tyre industry and at Newbury Protyre we pride ourselves on the level of service we provide to our customers. All ou
Newbury
78 jobs completed
We are an established local independent garage and are proud to be members of Autofirst Network – a nationwide network of independent garages operating to the Network’s 6
If you want to book a diesel particulate filter clean in Newbury, you can compare quotes from our network of thousands of garages and mechanics, find the best price and instantly book online.
The main roads in Newbury are the A343 and A339, the latter providing a link to Basingstoke and the M3 motorway. The M4 is also nearby, accessible three miles north of the town at junction 13. A permanent sculpture called "Couple in Conversation" resides on the Robin Hood roundabout. Newbury & District is the primary bus operator, providing regular services to destinations including Speen and Hungerford. The town also has two train stations on the Reading to Taunton Line.
Newbury is in a rural area where you're likely to encounter uneven road surfaces and sharp turns, putting strain on your tyres and suspension. Regularly inspecting these components and following our tyre maintenance advice will help prevent any problems from developing. When driving through the countryside near Newbury, keep an eye out for animals and livestock on the road to avoid braking suddenly, and be aware of other road users since there may be unmarked blind bends. Country roads sometimes flood during heavy rainfall, so check the forecast and take it slow through patches of water to avoid aquaplaning.
Diesel particulate filters are crucial because they capture and store exhaust soot to help reduce your car's emissions. Since 2009, all diesel cars have been required to have a DPF.
Passive regeneration is the primary way of keeping a DPF filter clean. It happens when the exhaust reaches a high temperature, typically while on a motorway. However, many cars don't reach this stage often enough, making the DPF clogged.
Find out how to avoid DPF problems in this guide.
When do I need a professional DPF clean? This is a common question. When the filter gets clogged up with soot, a warning light will usually appear on your dashboard, indicating you need to arrange a DPF filter cleaning or replacement. Other signs include black soot coming from your exhaust and decreased fuel efficiency.
To solve this problem, you could look for a garage that will carry out a DPF clean near you or book a mobile DPF cleaning service. Find out how much it's likely to cost in this guide.
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Fantastic service from start to finish. Car is driving beautiful again
I can not recommend Mechalex highly enough Alex and Chris were both very personable and more importantly very knowledgeable and competant what impress
Lovely staff did everything and more. Kept me informed and pointed out problems that will need sorting in the near future