‘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 A customer of ours who is an ambulance provider has acquired a Mercedes Sprinter (2015 – 101,202 miles) for conversion – booked in with us to get it assessed and then clean up the engine for the road ahead. 🔎 Initial inspection showed nothing of concern, but a low
DPF issues usually have an underlying cause. 🔍 We focus on the underlying cause when performing our analysis of what is happening with a vehicle. 🛻 Here we have a Citroën C4 Picasso with symptoms of an intermittent DPF warning lights. ❗ The owner was originally looking for a DPF
🛻 Honda Accord (2009 – 101,336 miles) with DPF issues from running cold – due to an old thermostat 🌡️ This one had been to the dealers a number of times for DPF Cleans, but the underlying issue had never been identified and the owner blamed for doing short journeys
⚠️ Engine lights or DPF lights on? Vehicle not running like it should? 🚗 Here we have a Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCI (2009 – 124,851 miles) booked in for diagnostic consultation and potential Engine Carbon Clean or DPF Clean depending on the findings. ℹ️ The vehicle had recently had the
⚠️ Prevention is better than repair – part 2 in the pouring rain 🌧️☔ ✅ A live data diagnostic session is key to understand what is happening with your vehicle. ℹ️ Identify underlying issues and address them before they become more expensive than they need to. 🚗 Here we have
⚠️ DPF Differential Pressure Sensor and thermostat issues causing repeated DPF issues on this one. 🚗 Here we have a Ford Mondeo 2.0 TDCi (2010 – 130,375 miles) booked in for diagnostic investigation and potential Engine Carbon Clean. ℹ️ The owner had booked us in to investigate and clean up
📝 ‘Really happy with the service I received, Adrian was extremely informative and talked through what he was doing and what would cause certain problems etc, the actual carbon clean has made a difference and can’t wait to see what difference it makes to the mpg, all In all I’d
⚠️ Have a warranty with your vehicle? Use it. 💬 ‘Hi Adrian thank you for today the garage are confident that i can get the issues sorted through the warranty they have said they will do their best to sort any issues… It drives lovely like last time throttle response
⚠️ Just bought a vehicle? 🎯 DPF issues found may indicate the historic DPF data was wiped and reset just prior to purchase. 🚗 Here we have a recently purchased VW Golf 2.0 TDI (2007 – 142.029 miles) booked in for diagnostic consultation and Engine Carbon Clean. ℹ️ The owner
🎯 Recent DPF regeneration issues identified as a failing DPF Pressure sensor on this one. ⚠️ Vehicle not running like it should?– Engine lights on?– Not as quiet, smooth, responsive or economical as it should be?– Get it checked out and cleaned up with our Which? Trusted Traders approved service.
