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Stockport is seven miles south-east of Manchester city centre, just over a 30-minute drive. Be careful on the M60 slip road; it has been named one of the most dangerous in the UK. Stockport bus station was one of the largest and busiest in Greater Manchester. It was replaced by Stockport interchange in 2024. Keep an eye out for Stockport viaduct while driving through town - it was built in 1840 using 11 million bricks.

A Clean Air Zone (CAZ) operates in Stockport 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 Stockport, it's worth checking online whether you will have to pay for driving through the zone.

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.