DPF Medic

DPF Medic: mobile diesel particulate filter cleaning

DPF Medic is a British company specialising in the cleaning and regeneration of diesel particulate filters (DPF) through a mobile service. Its technicians come to the vehicle wherever it is — at home, at work, on the street or at the roadside — provided the area is covered, and carry out the work within approximately two hours. The company presents itself as a specialist in all makes and models.

The service aims to avoid replacing the filter, the cost of which, according to the company itself, usually exceeds £1,000 without counting labour or possible additional engine damage. The company notes that a DPF blocked by short, low-speed journeys reduces exhaust gas flow, which can lead to loss of power, higher consumption and, ultimately, the vehicle entering the safety mode known as 'limp home', with the consequent dashboard warning light.

Cleaning and regeneration services

The company structures its cleaning and regeneration offering into three levels, with starting prices indicated in its catalogue:

• Level 1 (from £90): DPF health check, pressure sensor validation, forced regeneration and post diagnostic check.
• Level 2 (from £199): full DPF diagnostic check, pressure sensor validation, manual filter cleaning and post diagnostic check.
• Level 3 (from £259): DPF diagnostic check, pressure sensor validation, engine oil and filter change, engine oil additive flush, DPF cleaning additive, manual cleaning and post diagnostic check.

In addition to cleaning, DPF Medic has incorporated engine control unit (ECU) remapping services. According to its presentation, these adjustments aim to optimise engine performance, improve fuel efficiency and provide smoother driving, with options aimed at increasing power, reducing consumption or combining both objectives.

Coverage areas

The mobile service operates in Bedfordshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Essex, Hampshire, Hertfordshire, Kent, London, Oxfordshire, Surrey and Sussex.

Benefits highlighted by the company

DPF Medic attributes a series of advantages to regular filter cleaning: extending engine life, improving fuel economy, avoiding the expense of a replacement and increasing the vehicle's resale value. It also warns that a blocked DPF can lead to failure in the British MOT test.

Technical profile and reviews

The company states it has specialised technicians, trained and qualified in vehicle mechanics, who use dealer-level diagnostics and up-to-date equipment. The testimonials collected on its website highlight the speed of the service, the attention of Richard — identified in several reviews as the person responsible for the work — and the savings compared to dealership quotes, with cases mentioning cleanings completed in less than an hour.