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Salford is one of the two cities in Greater Manchester. Public transport in the area is coordinated by Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM), and the city is served by two railway stations: Salford Crescent and Salford Central. If you're looking for a more exciting way to get around, electric scooters are available for hire in some parts of Salford. Eccles New Road and South Langworthy Road are notorious for having potholes, though the council spent £1.3 million on repairs in 2021.

A Clean Air Zone (CAZ) operates in Salford to improve air quality and specifically reduce public exposure to nitrogen dioxide, a pollutant produced by traditional combustion engines. This goal is achieved by encouraging the use of cleaner vehicles, such as EVs, and restricting high-pollution vehicles. Many CAZs charge drivers for entering them, though some are non-charging. Before driving in Salford, it's worth checking online whether you will have to pay for driving through the zone.

Driving in cities like Salford puts extra strain on your car due to long periods of idling and frequent stopping and starting in traffic. The parts most at risk are the brakes, cooling system and transmission. Manoeuvring into tight parking spaces and navigating busy roads can result in scuffed alloys and dented or scraped bodywork while driving over potholes can throw out your suspension. FixMyCar can help you find affordable repairs and maintenance in Salford for all these crucial components.

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.