How much does DPF cleaning cost?
A mobile DPF clean from EngiClean costs from £280 + VAT (£336 inc VAT), and that covers the diagnostics and an engine carbon clean. A standalone diagnostic health check is from £120 + VAT. The table below lists every price we publish and what each one includes. We agree the fixed price by phone from your reg before you book.
- We come to you, at home or at work
- We can often have an engineer out the same day
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Premier DPF clean
From £280 + VAT (£336 inc VAT)
Diagnostic health check
From £120 + VAT (£144 inc VAT)
Engine carbon clean
From £150 + VAT (£180 inc VAT)
ADAS calibration
From £180 + VAT per calibration
Price agreed
By phone, from your reg, before booking
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Monday to Sunday, 8am to 8pm
What does each service cost?
| Service | From, ex VAT | From, inc VAT (20%) | What is included |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diagnostic health check | £120 | £144 | Diagnostic scan and live data, so we can tell you what is wrong before any work starts |
| Premier DPF clean | £280 | £336 | Diagnostics, a chemical clean of the DPF on the car, an engine carbon clean, a forced regeneration with diagnostic kit, fault codes cleared and post-clean readings. Comes with a 3-month re-blocking warranty, subject to driving conditions and following our advice |
| Engine carbon clean | £150 | £180 | The carbon clean on its own. See engine carbon cleaning |
| ADAS calibration | £180 | £216 | Per calibration. Some cars need two, which is £360 + VAT. See ADAS calibration in Glasgow |
Every price is a "from" price. We agree the fixed price by phone from your registration before you book, so you know the figure before anyone drives out. If you have a genuine like-for-like quote from somewhere else, we'll beat it. Interest-free finance is available, and the details are on our finance page.
What changes the price?
The "from" figure is where a straightforward job starts. These are the things that move it:
- The vehicle. Different cars and vans have different filter set-ups, which is why we ask for the reg on the phone.
- A failed part. If the scan shows a faulty pressure sensor or a similar part, that part is a separate item from the clean.
- A filter that is too far gone. Some filters can't be cleaned on the car. An off-car clean is the other route, and it is priced separately. We'll say so on the call if your symptoms point that way.
- Calibrations. ADAS work is priced per calibration, so a car needing two costs double.
We don't publish a figure for any of these, because the honest answer depends on the car. Ring with the reg and you get one number.
Is cleaning cheaper than replacing the filter?
Customers who found us after getting other quotes have said what they were told, and their own words are the best evidence we have. Arron S. wrote that he phoned around and "prices varied from £450-£1800+vat including main dealers". Calum M. put it this way: "Nearest rival quote was £430". He added that Halfords told him it would have to be replaced. These are customer-reported figures from Google reviews. They are not our quotes for anyone else's work.
For wider context, the RAC's guide to diesel particulate filters puts a forced regeneration at around £100 to £250 and specialist DPF cleaning at £200 to £500. Prices change, so check the RAC page for the current wording.
A clean can't rescue every filter. A cracked or melted one needs replacing, and we'll tell you if the scan points that way. Our page on DPF cleaning versus replacement explains how to judge it.
How long does a DPF clean take?
Usually about an hour on your driveway or at work. Customers say the same in their reviews. Alan M. wrote that the engineer "was here about an 1hr total", and Stephen B. said "90 mins later it’s like driving a new car". Those are their timings on their vehicles, and yours will depend on the car and how blocked the filter is.
Same-day or next-day visits are common in and around Glasgow. Elsewhere, we can often have an engineer with you the same day too. The coverage page shows where we work.
Can a bottle of additive do the same job?
Sometimes, for an early warning on a car that still drives normally. It does nothing for ash or for a filter that has stopped regenerating. We've written a plain comparison in do DPF cleaner additives work?. Plenty of questions about what is and isn't worth paying for are answered on the FAQ page.
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Common questions
What is the average price for DPF cleaning?
There isn't one figure, because it depends on the car and what the scan finds. The RAC's guide puts specialist cleaning at around £200 to £500. Ours starts from £280 + VAT for the Premier clean, with diagnostics and an engine carbon clean included. We confirm a fixed price by phone from your reg.
How much does a full DPF clean cost?
Our Premier DPF clean is from £280 + VAT (£336 inc VAT). It includes diagnostics, a chemical clean of the DPF on the car, an engine carbon clean, a forced regeneration, codes cleared and post-clean readings, plus a 3-month re-blocking warranty subject to driving conditions and following our advice.
Is the diagnostic fee taken off the clean?
The Premier clean already includes the diagnostics, so you aren't charged for a health check on top of it. If you book a health check on its own first and then decide to go ahead with a clean, ask us when you ring how the two fit together. We'll tell you before you commit.
Is DPF cleaning worth it?
When the filter is intact and the problem is soot, a clean costs a fraction of what customers report being quoted for replacement. When the filter is cracked or the real fault is a sensor or EGR problem, a clean alone won't solve it. The scan tells us which situation you're in.
How long does a DPF clean take?
About an hour is typical, and customers have reported roughly an hour in total and 90 minutes on other vehicles. We come to your driveway or workplace. A badly blocked filter or an extra fault found during the scan can add time.
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