Compare Ford Transit engine carbon clean quotes from specialist garages

Ford was the first carmaker to introduce a vehicle assembly line, speeding up the process of production and bringing cars to more people than ever before. The brand's motorsport credentials are equally impressive. In the 1966 24 Hours of Le Mans race, Ford ended Ferrari's six-year winning streak, beating the likes of Porsche and Lamborghini to the title with an ever-popular GT40.

Jim Morrison, the lead singer of rock band The Doors, famously adored his 1967 Ford Shelby GT500, the only car he ever owned. It is a mystery to this day where the vehicle ended up after his death.

Find out the average price of a Ford service or MOT here, or read this guide to see how Ford's maintenance costs compare with Vauxhall and Volkswagen.

The Ford Transit has been an iconic van on British roads since 1965. Incredibly, it was the best-selling vehicle in the UK in 2022, and it has won International Van of the Year an impressive five times, including in 2024. Top speeds for the Transit typically range between 90 and 110 mph, with a 0-60 time of around ten to 20 seconds.

An interesting piece of trivia is that in one episode of Top Gear, Jeremy Clarkson drove a converted Transit hover van up the River Avon. Unsurprisingly, the Transit has a reputation for excellent reliability, with few common problems reported. Watch for injector issues (signalled by excessive oil use) and brake booster faults.

Car engine carbon cleaning is a service that removes sooty carbon deposits from your engine. These deposits build up over time and can clog various components.

There are a few different approaches to engine cleaning. The most basic one involves using chemicals to dissolve the sooty deposits; you can buy a fuel add-in treatment to use at home. In another technique, a mechanic injects super-refined gases or fuels into the fuel system. A more traditional method involves removing components from the engine and cleaning them by ‘blasting' or using solvents. Engine steam cleaning is a similar process that is eco-friendly since soot is removed using soft brushes and a steam system.

Car engine cleaning benefits include improved engine performance, better fuel efficiency and restored horsepower and torque. Read this guide if you're interested in how car engines work.

If it's inconvenient taking your car to a garage, you can book a mobile carbon clean at a location of your choice.