‘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.’
ℹ️ Over time an engine will accumulate carbon deposits, get noisier and start to over fuel. The reduction in fuel economy hits you at the pump, but the increased emissions not only affects your MOT (and the environment), but also increases the emissions flowing around the internal components of your
⚠️ Just bought a vehicle? Rely on a vehicle for work? Get it checked out and cleaned up for the road ahead. Here we have a VW Caddy 1.9 TDI (2007 – 251,930 miles) booked in for diagnostic consultation and Engine Carbon Clean after the owner has just bought it.
⚠️ Like to look after your vehicle? Get it regularly diagnosed and cleaned up to keep it running at its best with our Which? Trusted Traders approved service. Here we have a Honda CR-V (2011 – 69,311 miles) booked in for diagnostics and Engine Carbon Clean after working on his
🌡️Keep an eye on your dashboard engine temperatures. If they are low (norm is usually halfway) then your engine will be running cold, inefficiently and using more fuel than it should. ℹ️ A replacement thermostat (and/or temperature sensor) should get it running at the right temperature bringing the fuel efficiency
🗣️ ‘Oh my god what a difference on both vehicles. Loving what you have done. It’s like driving a new motor 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼🙏🙏🙏’ 🚗 Here we have a pair of Mercedes in for diagnostics consultation and Engine Carbon Clean taking advantage of the multi-vehicle discounts. 1️⃣ Mercedes Vito (2015 – 46,341
⚠️ DPF Light on frequently? 🚗 Here we have a Vauxhall Corsa 1.7 CDTI (2013 – 66,291 miles) booked in for diagnostics consultation to assess the cause and then a subsequent Engine Carbon Clean. ℹ️ The owner has switched from doing longer journeys to doing very short journeys recently. ✴️
⚠️ Vehicle not as quiet, smooth, responsive or economical as it used to be? Increased emission levels? 🚗 Here we have an Audi A3 2.0 TDI (2010 – 118,690 miles) booked in initially for diagnostics and subsequently an Engine Carbon Clean. ℹ️ The owner was concerned over increased emission levels
⚠️ Planning a trip away this summer? Get your pride and joy checked out and cleaned up for the road ahead. 🚘 Here we have a lovely Mercedes based Hymer S520 2.9d (1998 – 143,033 km) booked in for diagnostics and Engine Carbon Clean in advance of the summer break.
⚠️ Running issues? Smoky, noisy, sluggish or thirsty on fuel? 🚗 Here we have a Ford Mondeo 2.0 TDCi (2007 – 141,583 miles) booked in for diagnostics and Engine Carbon Clean after getting noisy, smoky (black smoke) and generally not running as well as it should. The owner reported: 1️⃣
⚠️ Vehicle not as quiet, smooth, responsive or economical as it used to be? Get it checked out and cleaned up with our Which? Trusted Traders approved service. 🚗 Here we have an BMW 330d (2013 – 94,690 miles) booked in for diagnostics and Engine Carbon Clean. ℹ️ Booked in
