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F5 Engine Carbon & DPF Clean

5.0

346 Reviews

Opening Hours
Today - 09:00–17:00
  • Monday 09:00–17:00
  • Tuesday 09:00–17:00
  • Wednesday 09:00–17:00
  • Thursday 09:00–17:00
  • Friday 09:00–16:00
  • Saturday 09:00–12:00
  • Sunday - Closed

Organisations and Awards

AUGUST 2022
Apr 2020
OCTOBER 2018

About

The experts in diagnosing and restoring engine performance, economy and emissions for public, trade and commercial.

F5 Engine Carbon and DPF Clean (F5ECC) is IMI Certified, Which? Trusted Trader Approved and also a member of the Federation of Small Businesses.

We cover the East and West Midlands counties, plus Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, East Anglia and Lincolnshire up into Yorkshire.

A fully insured mobile service suitable for all combustion engines running petrol, diesel or LPG, no matter what age, engine size or mileage.

- Live Data Engine Diagnostics
- Engine Carbon Cleaning - Restore Power, Performance, Fuel Economy and Emissions.
- DPF Diagnosis and Cleaning - with the new liquids available this can now safely flush soot, oil and ash from your DPF. Ideal for blockages, but also for regular maintenance to keep the ash levels low.

N.B. reviews before 19/09/2024 relate to when F5 ECC was part of the ECC network.

What we do

  • Car repairs, servicing and MOTs

  • Engine repairs and servicing

    • Car engine tuning and diagnostic services
    • Engine Cleaning
    • Engine Detox
  • Vehicle inspection services

  • More Services

    • engine cleaning
    • carbon clean
    • engine decoke
    • dpf clean
    • diagnostic

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Carbon clean & DPF failing to regenerate
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Recently had Adrian to my BMW X5 for a diagnostic & Carbon clean, I can't praise Adrian & his knowledge enough, I was having trouble with the DPF regeneration & loss of power, Adrian advised my glow plugs & control module needed to be replaced, which I got replaced & then Adrian came back to do the carbon Clean & also carry out further diagnostics to make sure no further issues & the DPF was working correctly, he did everything to get the car to regenerate on its own to avoid me paying extra out for a DPF clean, which most companies would take your money & run, I am now getting a much smother drive & gear change, also the MPG has improved very noticeably, I can't praise this company enough nothing was ever to much trouble even giving advice & answering questions over the phone I do believe they've saved me a lot of money helping with the DPF issue before it was to far gone & had to buy a new one, Adrian also got in touch a day later to make sure my car is still running ok & I was happy with how its running, very highly recommend this service & company.
Customer in Nottinghamshire Posted on 25/11/2018 , work completed 24/11/2018
A Which? Trusted Traders staff member replied on behalf of the trader (on 11/12/2018)
Thank you for the review and yes if we can avoid it we won't perform a DPF Clean where it is unnecessary. Typically fixing the underlying issue and then getting it to regenerate again naturally is always the best course of action to preserve the life of the DPF. Glad to help.
X4 Vehicles
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From the outset, very good communication regarding the appointment, arrived exactly as planned. Very detailed explanation of the whole process leaving me with no doubt that I had selected the right company for the work required. X4 vehicles worked on, all completed in 3.5hrs and added bonus of multi car discount. Very happy with completed work, specifically with two vehicles, a Fiat Bravo 1.9 tdi and Audi TT 3.2 where I could really tell a difference with sound, intel/outlet response. Many thanks and will definitely be a returning customer and making recommendations.
Steven Posted on 22/11/2018 , work completed 22/11/2018
A Which? Trusted Traders staff member replied on behalf of the trader (on 22/11/2018)
Thanks for the review Steven - was a pleasure meeting you and helping you with all your vehicles. Lovely TT you have there.
Excellent friendly professional service
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Adrian arrived on time, kept me in the loop step by step with what was happening through out the cleaning process advised what else I could do to help with mpg e.g replace thermostat, extremely happy with the way my car is running after the clean it is running a lot better than I would of expected thanks Adrian
happy Posted on 17/11/2018 , work completed 17/11/2018
A Which? Trusted Traders staff member replied on behalf of the trader (on 22/11/2018)
Thanks for the review - was a pleasure meeting you and helping you with your car. Glad you are happy :)
Honda Civic Type R , Vw Golf , Vw Passat , Peugeot 307 Carbon Engine Clean , DPF Clean BMW X5 Next
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Where do I start with Adrian , from the initial phone call regarding my requirements Adrian was very thorough in regards to what issues I have with car and if it was an issue that the clean would resolve, It would be very easy from him to take your money but he is one of the most honest , thorough , organised person I have ever met. From the the booking I was emailed , texted of all the details-arrangements to the ETA. I’ve used Adrian for 4 cars 1 of which I’ve had done twice and also a DPF clean causesd by a garage not fitting my my Air Filter Pipe not being fitted correctly and causing the Maf sensor to over fuel the vehicle and send the Ecu into confusion therefor leading to the Engine not regenerating to clear the DPF system. He will carry out a full diagnostic check along with all the fault codes the car has currently live and also from the past which is really interesting. The difference in the cars is reallly noticeable on performance, economy and emissions and run very smooth. A friend of mine informed me that my BMW X5 needs an injector which is costly, Adrian diagnosed the issue to be Glow Plugs. It’s very important to look after your cars and for what you pay is nothing in comparison to component failures , Mot failures and loss of MPG. I have now made a good friend too with Adrian @F5ECC Engine Carbon Clean East Midlands is now joined venture with me in sponsorship for My Honda Civic Type R for 2019 Javelin Sprint Series.
Customer in Derbyshire Posted on 17/11/2018 , work completed 15/11/2018
A Which? Trusted Traders staff member replied on behalf of the trader (on 19/11/2018)
Thanks for the review Richard. Was great to see you again and glad we could sort out the issues with the Golf. More than happy to sponsor your Honda Type R for the 2019 series and look forward to your success.
Carbon Clean
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Booked 3 cars for diagnostics and a carbon clean for 0900. He arrived on time and got straight to work. The worst of my cars was a 12 yr old 2 litre diesel Mazda 6 with serious smoke issues and a severe lack of power. I am amazed at the transformation. Still has a slight issue with smoke on start up but as explained that is due to a DPF issue. It has restored power and I no longer have to coax it through the gears. The other 2 cars are 2 litre TDI Audi A6's. I have also noticed a considerable difference in their performance. Both idle much better and hopefully over time I'll see a difference im mpg. Highly recommended this treatment and I'll certainly be adding this to my annual service schedule.
Customer in Lincolnshire Posted on 17/11/2018 , work completed 16/11/2018
A Which? Trusted Traders staff member replied on behalf of the trader (on 19/11/2018)
Thanks for the review Dave - pleasure meeting you and helping you with your vehicles. Look forward to seeing you again in the future.
Highly recommend.
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Excellent work he will work around you. He really knows his stuff highly recommend. my car is running really smooth and boosting well thanks to the carbon clean. Also had a diagnostic 1 failure came up He will email you with your diagnostics Aswel A really great bloke Thanks I will recommend to family and friends any day.
Bruce_sinclair Posted on 13/11/2018 , work completed 13/11/2018
A Which? Trusted Traders staff member replied on behalf of the trader (on 16/11/2018)
Thank you for the review Bruce - great to meet you and a pleasure to help you with your car.
Worthwhile, professional and friendly service!
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Had my carbon clean last week and I am really happy with the results; the low reverberating hum from my engine has gone, and replaced with a crisp and clear tick; the throttle response from a standing start has improved, and, as I wanted, the auto choke drops off after just 10-15 seconds now, not the two and half to three minutes it was taking before! Also my fuel economy has improved by what I would say about 10-15% from what I was getting prior to the clean! (Based on £10 fuel I would get 90-100 miles before got 117 over the weekend!) All I can say is thank you, and you will be hearing from me again! Will also be recommending you to friends and family who I think you may be able to help. Regards, Matt.
MattHNotts Posted on 12/11/2018 , work completed 12/11/2018
A Which? Trusted Traders staff member replied on behalf of the trader (on 19/11/2018)
Thanks for the review Matt - great to meet you and help you with your Vauxhall.
Like a different car
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My car had been running rough and going into limp mode so I thought an engine clean was in order. After speaking to Adrian on the phone he came out, ran some diagnostics that identified a fault to be sorted out and ran the engine clean. Afterwards it felt like I had a new car. His knowledge and service were second to none. I would recommend him to anyone
Richard Posted on 09/11/2018 , work completed 09/11/2018
A Which? Trusted Traders staff member replied on behalf of the trader (on 19/11/2018)
Thanks for the review Richard - great to meet you and help diagnose and restore your vehicle to former glory.
Professional, knowledgeable & friendly
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Can't recommend enough! This is my 3rd clean from Adrian and it never disappoints. Part of a yearly service I do on my cars and keeps them in tip top condition. Health checked and cleaned my Mk6 Golf 2.0tdi GT and all the usual improvements from engine response to noise and improves overall performance every time! Don't be fooled by cheaper companies, they have poor equipment that can damage your car and its just not worth the risk. Engine Carbon Clean East Midlands - F5ECC use top of the range equipment and will give you the best advice on any problems or question you might have. Thanks again Adrian see you next year!
Mr N Watts Posted on 07/11/2018 , work completed 07/11/2018
A Which? Trusted Traders staff member replied on behalf of the trader (on 19/11/2018)
Thanks for the review Nathan and always a pleasure helping you with your Golf. Look forward to the next time.
Excellent service very professional
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Adrian came to do a engine carbon cleaning on my van yesterday. He’s very professional, friendly and passionate about his work. Highly recommended. Thanks
Adam smith Posted on 05/11/2018 , work completed 05/11/2018
A Which? Trusted Traders staff member replied on behalf of the trader (on 19/11/2018)
Thanks for the review Adam - pleasure to meet you and help you with your Vivaro