DPF & Exhaust system
If you own a diesel car, then you'll most likely have a Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) to help reduce emissions from your car. However, with limited capacity, regular DPF maintenance is required. At Halfords, we offer a deep DPF clean and maintenance clean to keep the filter working at optimum level, so book your diesel car into a Halfords Autocentre today.
4 results
Showing 4 of 4 results
About Our DPF & Exhaust System treatments
A diesel particulate filter (DPF) is found within the exhaust system of diesel cars. DPFs work to capture and store soot from the exhaust in order to reduce emissions. However, the filters have a limited capacity, so regular DPF regeneration is essential in order to avoid damaging your DPF and exhaust, resulting in costly repairs .
At Halfords, our friendly technicians can help you to maintain the DPF in your diesel car, with our expert DPF cleaning service.If you’re experiencing a loss of power, poor fuel economy or your cooling fans are running more frequently than normal, then your DPF may need cleaning at your local Halfords Autocentre . We offer a DPF Deep Clean and DPF Maintenance Clean across all of our Autocentres across the UK.
DPF Deep Clean - Our DPF Deep Clean is recommended for filters partially blocked with soot. When your DPF becomes blocked, a light will usually appear on your dashboard, which is when you should book your car in at a Halfords Autocentre for a deep DPF clean. This professional workshop treatment includes an inspection of the DPF to establish the cause and location of the blockage, a 20-minute test drive and direct flushing of the filter to rectify the issue, allowing you to get back on the road.
DPF Maintenance Clean - However, we recommend booking your diesel car in for a DPF Maintenance Clean on a regular basis - up to every 6 months. During a maintenance clean, one of our experienced technicians will remove soot from the filter in order to avoid blockages which can be harmful to your DPF and exhaust system and result in some very costly exhaust repairs.
FAQs
Diesel Particulate Filters (DPFs) were developed to meet ongoing changes in emissions regulations, and are now fitted to almost all modern diesel vehicles. DPFs are designed to remove soot build-up as you drive, but over time they can become clogged or damaged. Any diesel car can be susceptible to soot build-up, especially those mainly driven around town or on short or low speed journeys. Regular DPF cleaning is the best way to avoid costly repairs.
This depends on your driving style, mileage and type of car you drive. If your DPF is showing signs of damage, we recommend booking a DPF Deep Clean. This treatment will include an inspection of the DPF to understand the cause of the fault, a direct flush of the filter and a test drive of at least 20 minutes.
To keep your diesel vehicle running smoothly in future, we suggest a DPF Maintenance Clean - opens in a new tab every six months.
No. It may be tempting to remove a stubborn DPF; however, it is now illegal to do so. The inspection of the exhaust system carried out during the MOT test will include a check for the presence of a DPF. A DPF removal (where one was previously fitted) will result in an MOT failure.*
*GOV.UK - opens in a new tab,October 2017.
If you are only doing short trips, we recommend using this treatment every 6 months to ensure your DPF stays blockage free. For higher mileage drivers, we recommend using this treatment every 12 months.
Please allow around an hour for all work to be carried out. Our team will contact you when your car is ready to collect.
Yes! Halfords Autocentres' expert technicians are trained to carry out exhaust system repair on any make or model of car.
We are highly experienced at checking and fitting exhausts, and it's no surprise, as the exhaust system is one of the most hard-working components on your vehicle. It is constantly in use whilst the engine is running.
Yes! Our car exhaust fitters use only the highest-quality parts to ensure your new exhaust matches your car's original specification. All our exhausts carry a one year unlimited mileage guarantee.
To make sure you're only paying for the parts and labour that's required, we don't charge fixed car exhaust prices. Book a free check today and we'll carry out a comprehensive inspection of your car exhaust system, then give you a no-obligation, free exhaust replacement quote.