Skoda Octavia DPF problems and cleaning
We clean Octavia DPFs on your driveway or in the car park at work, so there's no garage drop-off to organise. Most visits are done in 60 to 90 minutes, and a fresh warning light can often be seen the same day.
How a visit for your Octavia works
Send us the registration
Mention the warning and where the car will be. The clean costs £275 + VAT.
Pick a slot
Morning, lunchtime or afternoon, at home or at work.
Check and clean
The codes and soot readings come first, then the cleaning solution and a forced regeneration, all with the filter in place.
Clear and explain
We clear the codes, check the readings again and tell you what's likely to have caused the blockage.
About the Octavia DPF clean
A diesel Octavia that does a lot of short trips doesn't give its filter the heat it needs to burn soot off, so the particulate filter warning light comes on in the end. A clean removes that soot and gets the filter working again for a fraction of the price of a new one.
It won't fix a cracked filter or one choked with ash, and we'll know that before starting. For a filter that's beyond cleaning, the DPF delete is £220 + VAT.
At home or at work
All we need is the car, its keys and a safe spot where the engine can run with the exhaust venting into open air.
- A driveway or a quiet street outside your home
- Your work car park, once the site has said yes
- Wherever the Octavia happens to be parked that day
Why book SGR
Most Octavia cleans are wrapped up in 60 to 90 minutes, which fits around a working day. Same-day visits are often possible when the light has just come on, and every job is covered by our £2 million insurance.
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Can you clean my Octavia's DPF at work?
Yes, if the car is somewhere safe and your employer is happy for us to work there. Most people book a slot and carry on working.
Do I need to be there while you clean the Octavia?
No, just at the start and end. We need the keys to begin, and we'd like to go through the results with you afterwards.
Can you check what blocked the Octavia's DPF?
The visit usually shows us the likely cause, whether that's short journeys, a pressure sensor or the EGR valve. For a deeper look, diagnostics are £100 + VAT.
How do I stop the Octavia's DPF blocking again?
A steady motorway or dual carriageway run every so often lets the filter clear itself. Don't switch off during a regeneration, and stick to the low-ash oil the engine needs.
Is a DPF delete allowed on an Octavia I use on the road?
No. We only delete the DPF on Octavias used off-road or going for export, and our DPF removal guide covers the law.
Book a visit for your Octavia
Send the registration and your address or work location, and we'll book you in. More Skoda models are on our Skoda DPF page, and Octavia remapping is also available.
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