
Advice: Common Car Problems
FixMyCar discusses common problems with popular car models.
Ellie Dyer-Brown, 9 months ago 5 mins read
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Prices can vary depending on the make and model of your car. In Shepshed, drivers save the most on average by comparing Diesel Particulate Filter Clean quotes.
Prices can vary depending on the make and model of your car. In Shepshed, Nissan drivers save the most on average by comparing diesel particulate filter clean quotes.
Car Make | Average Price | Average Saving | |
---|---|---|---|
Nissan | £247.41 | £228.24 | Get a quote |
Toyota | £281.50 | £278.50 | Get a quote |
Prices based on the average from the past 3 months
Based on estimates from FixMyCar
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The M1 motorway passes through Shepshed. Accessible at junction 23, it travels north towards Nottingham and south to Leicester, just fourteen miles away. The other main road through the town is the A512 between Ashby de la Zouche and Loughborough. There is a public electric car charging station in the Asda car park on Charnwood Road. Regarding public transport, Shepshed doesn't have a railway station, so the best option is to get the bus. Arriva operates most services.
Shepshed 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 Shepshed, 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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