‘Our archive of posts about selected vehicles we have worked on in the past. Please use the search function below to look for a vehicle make, a running issue or anything else of interest.’
⚠️ DPF Issues? Get it diagnosed to find the underlying cause. 🚗 Here we have a Citroën DS3 1.6 HDi (2012 – 81,407 miles) which has been struggling to regenerate for quite a while. The owner is having to thrash it up the motorway to get it to regenerate which
⚠️ DPF lights on and won’t go off? Get it diagnosed asap as the majority of the time there will be a failed supporting component required for regeneration. 🚗 Here we have a Vauxhall Insignia 2.0 CDTI (2010 – 145,219 miles) booked in for diagnostics consultation and Engine Carbon Clean.
⚠️ Just bought a vehicle? Not running right? Have warranty? Use it. 🚗 Here we have a Skoda Superb 2.0 TDI (2009 – 56,089 miles) booked in for diagnostics and Engine Carbon Clean. ℹ️ Having recently bought it the owner had been reported having a number of issues with it
⚠️ Car wobbling at idle? Engine Mounts may well be worn and a dirty engine is likely the culprit. Here we have an Audi A4 2.0 TDI (2008 – 137,455 miles) booked in for diagnostics and Engine Carbon Clean. ℹ️ The owner was finding the vehicle was getting sluggish and
⚠️ Dashboard lights on? Vehicle not running right? 🚗 Here we have a Ford Mondeo ST 2.2 TDCi (2006 – 138,173 miles) booked in for diagnostics consultation and Engine Carbon Clean after having intermittent power issues, a little bit of black smoke and ABS lights coming on. 🔎📊 Initial diagnostics
⚠️ Rely on a vehicle for work? 🚗 Here we have a Ford Transit Connect 1.8d (2011 – 103,196 miles) booked in for diagnostics consultation and Engine Carbon Clean as part of a multi-vehicle booking. 🔎📊 Initial inspection found a rumbly engine and initial diagnostics code scan showed some historic
⚠️ An accumulation of carbon in an engine means it will vibrate more and if left to get excessive the vibration will cause wear and tear on ancillary components. 🚗 Here we have a Mercedes ML270 (2001 – 155,234 miles) booked in for diagnostics consultation and Engine Carbon Clean. ℹ️
⚠️ Preventative maintenance is key to keep a vehicle running at its best. Regular oil changes, good fuel and keeping the engine smooth, quiet and clean will all help look after your pride and joy. 🚗 Here we have a Seat Leon ST FR 2.0d (2014 – 91,253 miles) booked
⚠️ Just bought a vehicle? Get it checked out before any warranty expires! You never know what you are going to find 👀 🚗 Here we have a Vauxhall Insignia 2.0 CDTI (2010 – 102,845 miles) booked in for diagnostic consultation and Engine Carbon Clean. The owner had recently purchased
⚠️ Vehicle not running right? Not as quiet, smooth, responsive or economical as it should be? Limp mode issues or dashboard lights on? 🚗 Here we have a Citroën Berlingo 1.6 HDi (2012 – 120,189 miles) booked in. ℹ️ We originally saw this when booked in for a DPF light
