DPF help and advice, your questions answered
If your diesel warning light has come on, your car has gone into limp mode, or a mechanic has told you your DPF is blocked, you probably have questions. This page is the place to start.
The short version
We have put together a set of plain-English guides covering the most common DPF topics. No jargon, no upselling. Just honest information so you can make the right call for your vehicle.
What you will find here
What is a DPF?
A diesel particulate filter captures soot from your exhaust to reduce emissions. Every diesel car sold in the UK since 2009 has one. This guide explains how it works, why it blocks, and what you can do about it.
Do DPF cleaners actually work?
You will find bottles of DPF cleaner additive at any motor factors for a few pounds. But can they actually fix a blocked DPF? We give you the honest answer, including when they help and when they do not.
Manchester Clean Air Zone and your DPF
Greater Manchester has introduced a Clean Air Zone that charges non-compliant vehicles to enter. If your DPF is blocked or has been removed, your diesel vehicle may be affected. Here is what you need to know.
Is DPF removal legal in the UK?
DPF removal has been illegal on road-going vehicles since 2014. It will fail your MOT. There is a fine. This guide sets out the law clearly, and explains the legal alternative.
Need the fix, not just the information?
If your DPF warning light is on and your car is in limp mode, reading guides is only so useful. What you need is a professional chemical clean.
Manchester DPF Cleaning offers a fully mobile service across Greater Manchester. We come to your home, your workplace, or wherever the car is sitting. One fixed price: £275. No hidden charges.
Call us on 0161 694 7331 or use the contact form to book.