Diesel Particulate Filter Clean Specialist Garages in Northolt

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A Diesel Particulate Filter (or DPF) captures soot particles, and is an essential component of any modern diesel engine, but can become blocked over time, and replacement isn't cheap. Fortunately many of our friendly, expert garages across Northolt offer chemical cleaning as an alternative, so you can receive competitive quotes FAST.


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Top garages for Diesel Particulate Filter Clean in Northolt (248 found)
RHK MOT LTD
739 Jobs Completed
Southall
4.8 / 5

MOT Tester's and Technician's Professional Status: Registered IMI Member IMI Accreditation ATA Route / Level: Light Vehicle Inspection Technician ABC Award Class 3

AM Autos London
704 Jobs Completed
Greenford
4.1 / 5

AM Autos London Ltd is synonymous with providing the care your vehicle deserves. We are known as a full-service auto maintenance and repair garage that has been serving L

Perivale Motors
29 Jobs Completed
Greenford
4.2 / 5

Budget Tyres & Motors LTD
485 Jobs Completed
Ealing
4.6 / 5

Ealing Tyres Servicing & MOT provides extensive automotive parts repairs including tyres, brakes, exhausts, MOT testing, car servicing and air conditioning recharge.

MOT & Services Centre LTD
123 Jobs Completed
London
4.5 / 5

Welcome to MOT & Services Centre LTD! Based in Headstone, Pinner, MOT & Services Centre LTD is your one stop shop for all motoring needs, MOT, Oil change, Oil Fil

Car Care Centre - Wembley Ltd
229 Jobs Completed
Wembley
4.6 / 5

Vertex Cars ltd
5 Job Completed
West Drayton, Hillingdon, United Kingdom
5.0 / 5

We are a car dealer based in Slough and we have our own garage and workshop and we have professional mechanic and state of the art workshop with high tech diagnostic tool

DMG Autocentre
9 Job Completed
London
5.0 / 5

Welcome to DMG Autocentre! Our company ethos is built on trust and honesty, which is hard to find in the car mechanic sector! We are a premier car service provider

Cut Price Autocentre
84 Jobs Completed
Southall
4.6 / 5

Welcome to Cut Price AutoCentre, your one-stop solution for automotive care. Our skilled and professional mechanics and technicians are dedicated to the well-being of you

Auto Plaza Ltd
724 Jobs Completed
London
4.9 / 5

Hello and Welcome to Auto Plaza in London at Unit C, 23 Aintree road, UB6 7LA ! Please DO NOT accept the job, until we speak or chat in chat box here ! We are pro

The MOT Centre
158 Jobs Completed
Piner
4.3 / 5

Based in Hatch End, The MOT Centre has a team of expert mechanics on hand to deal with all your car repair requirments. Our repair service uses the most up to date tools

22 MOTORS™️
113 Jobs Completed
Hounslow
4.6 / 5

? | CAR DEALERSHIP ⚒️ | ACCIDENT REPAIRS ? | SUNTEK APPROVED PPF INSTALLER ⭐️ | 5 STAR RATING ? | 0% FINANCE PACKAGES AVAILABLE ? | EXTENDED WARRANTIES FROM £179

Oscars Auto LTD
189 Jobs Completed
Hayes
4.7 / 5

One Stop Repairs Limited
8 Jobs Completed
watford
3.7 / 5

Based in Harrow, North west London. We offer UNBEATABLE prices! Guaranteed to match or beat any written quote within 30 miles* Our skilled mechanics work hard on p

Complete Repair
23 Jobs Completed
Hillingdon
4.3 / 5

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Diesel Particulate Filter Clean Specialist Garages in Northolt
Frequently asked questions
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What is a diesel particulate filter?

A diesel particulate filter gets rid of small soot particles. Modern engines burn very efficiently, but even the cleanest diesel engine still emits some soot particles. The diesel particulate filter catches these particles and burns them off in a process known as regeneration. Since 2009, all diesel cars have had these filters added.
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What are common DPF problems?

If the DPF can't 'regenerate' completed (through insufficient long journeys) the filter will eventually fill to above 75% full, too high for regeneration through driving. A warning light will appear on the dashboard and shouldn't be ignored - if the filter fills completely your car won't run properly.
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What happens if my diesel particulate filter breaks?

If your DPF fills to over 75% it needs to be taken out and 'cleansed' by a garage. If you don't do this, a new one will be required. If you do neither, your car won't run properly.
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What is a diesel particulate filter replacement cost

A diesel particulate filter replacement can cost over £1,000. A much cheaper option is to have the DPF cleansed - this typically costs around £200.

Average rating for  Diesel Particulate Filter Clean in Northolt bookings

4.50

18 reviews

How much does Diesel Particulate Filter Clean cost in Northolt?

The cost of servicing, MOT and repairs differ across the country and Diesel Particulate Filter Clean is not any different. Labour rates will be higher or lower depending on where in the country you are. Take a look below at the average quote in Northolt for Diesel Particulate Filter Clean on WhoCanFixMyCar.com for some of our top car makes.


Diesel Particulate Filter Clean Cost by Car Make in Northolt
Car MakeAverage PriceGet Quotes
BMW£283.68
Mercedes£244.02
Vauxhall£272.75
Audi£271.93
Citroen£223.77
Ford£243.51
Volkswagen£240.71
Nissan£237.09
Toyota£251.30

This table uses data from quotes provided on WhoCanFixMyCar.com between 30/12/2023 and 29/03/2024.

What is a Diesel Particulate Filter?

Diesel Particulate Filters are extremely important to have in your vehicle. The filter captures and stores exhaust soot in order to help reduce emissions coming from diesel cars.

Ever since 2009, the Euro 5 standard has been enforced, a rule which ensures all new diesel cars must have particulate filters fitted.

These pieces of equipment were introduced in an effort to reduce the particle and soot emissions from diesel engines. Diesel Particulate filters (DPF) trap soot before it blows out of an exhaust and like any filter, it requires cleaning in order to maintain performance.

Fortunately the filter itself has self-cleaning capabilities known as regeneration.

There are two types of regeneration which can be carried out on your car.

Passive Regeneration

This process happens automatically while the exhaust is at a high temperature which will usually occur when you are driving down a motorway or quickly down an A-road. However, as many vehicles aren’t always being driven at high speeds, an alternative system for regeneration exists.

Active Regeneration

This method of cleaning the DFP is controlled by an engine management computer and happens automatically when the filter reaches 45% of its limit. The process is initiated by the fuel injection being increased which makes the exhaust heat up and therefore clear the filter. However, if your drive is a short one and the process tries to initiate, it will not be able to properly clear the filter, in this eventuality, the warning light in your car will come on.

A drive of about ten minutes at a speed of around 40mph should be adequate for the process to be successful.

Signs that your Diesel Particulate Filter needs cleaning

  • A warning light may appear
  • A slight increase in fuel consumption
  • Increased idle speed
  • Deactivation of automatic stop/start
  • A hot and strong smell emitting from the exhaust
  • The note of the engine changing

If these issues are effecting your car it is almost certain that you will need your filter replacing which is likely to cost upwards of £1000 including diagnostic and labour time.

And if you were thinking of saving all of that time and money by removing the filter completely, think again, it’s illegal to remove the DPF.

The Department for Transport states that it is an offence to remove the filter or modify the piece of equipment in a way which would result in the vehicle failing air pollutant emission standards. Breaking the law will result in the vehicle not being road worthy so if you are ever offered to have your filter removed, make sure to keep this in mind.

Every MOT now includes a check for the DPF and a smoke test from the exhaust so there is very little chance of getting away with removing the filter.

If you need to have the filter regenerated manually, you must take your vehicle to a trained professional immediately. They will initiate a process where the exhaust is heated up to a point where regeneration happens and soot is cleared from the filter.

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Finding a mechanic you can trust to do a good job and charge a fair price, is not always easy which is why we have simplified the process.

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Debs from Foxley Garage explains the Diesel Particulate Filter