Diagnostics & Electrical

DPF Cleaning & Diagnostics

A blocked DPF can trigger limp mode and, if ignored, cost thousands to replace. We diagnose the root cause, carry out a forced regeneration where possible, and offer off-car chemical cleaning as an affordable alternative to replacement.

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What's included

  • Full DPF, EGR and turbo diagnostic scan
  • Forced regeneration with dealer tooling
  • Off-car chemical DPF cleaning available
  • Underlying fault fixed, not just the symptom

The Southern VSR promise

  • Written, itemised quote before any work begins
  • Digital approval by SMS if extra work is needed
  • Timestamped photos of every worn part
  • 12-month parts and labour warranty as standard

Why this matters

We will never illegally remove or hollow out your DPF — that is an MOT failure and makes the car unusable on UK roads. Every job is a genuine repair.

How we do it

Our process, step by step

  1. 1Diagnostic scan to read soot load, ash load and differential pressure
  2. 2Root cause identified — glow plugs, EGR, injectors or driving style
  3. 3Forced regeneration attempted with dealer-level tooling
  4. 4Off-car chemical clean if regen is not possible, restoring near-new flow
  5. 5Follow-up scan and road test to confirm the fault is cleared

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Warranty

Backed for peace of mind

12 months / 12,000 miles parts and labour warranty as standard, covering both the parts we supply and the work we carry out.

Ready to book dpf cleaning & diagnostics?

Instant online booking and transparent pricing — trusted by drivers across Petersfield, Chichester, Midhurst and the surrounding villages, with courtesy cars available on request.