CAR EXPERT DPF CENTRE

A DPF (Diesel Particulate Filter) is a filter located in your vehicle's exhaust system. Its job is to capture and store harmful soot (particulate matter) produced by your diesel engine to prevent it from entering the atmosphere.

Over time, this soot is usually burned off during a process called "regeneration." However, if the car is driven mostly on short trips or has a mechanical fault, the soot builds up until the filter becomes blocked, affecting your engine's performance and potentially causing expensive damage.

Your vehicle will usually give you several warning signs before it stops running completely. Look out for these symptoms:

• The DPF Warning Light: A yellow or orange light on your dashboard that looks like a box filled with small dots.
  

• Loss of Power (Limp Mode): Your car feels sluggish, struggles to accelerate, or limits your speed to protect the engine.
  

• Increased Fuel Consumption: You’ll notice you are getting fewer kilometers per liter as the engine works harder to push exhaust gases through the blockage.
  

• Stop/Start System Failure: Many modern cars will disable the automatic Stop/Start feature if the DPF is struggling to regenerate.

• Strong Smells or Excessive Smoke: A pungent smell of diesel or visible smoke from the exhaust can indicate a failed regeneration attempt.

Cost and reliability. A brand-new OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) DPF can cost anywhere from €1,000 to over €3,000. Many cheap aftermarket filters fail quickly and may not meet strict emissions standards. Professional cleaning restores your original, high-quality filter to near-new condition (removing up to 98% of ash and soot) at a fraction of the cost.

Efficiency is our priority. A standard professional off-car clean typically takes between 1 and 3 hours, depending on the level of blockage. Because we use advanced, purpose-built machinery, we can often provide same-day service, getting you or your fleet back on the road with minimal downtime.

Absolutely. We perform a back-pressure flow test both before and after the cleaning process. You will receive a detailed technical report showing these measurable results, which serves as your proof that the filter has been professionally restored to its original flow rates.

Because every vehicle and every blockage is unique, we provide individualized quotes rather than a flat rate. To get an accurate price for your specific vehicle, please give us a call at 086 22 666 99. We can discuss your vehicle’s symptoms, provide a clear estimate, and explain exactly what is included in our professional service.