Recognising the huge growth in DPF related problems on vehicles in Ireland, J&S Automotive has been working with trusted parts suppliers around the country to provide garages with access to a complete range of DPF related products and services. In doing so it has been able to develop a unique package that not only includes preventative maintenance products and on vehicle cleaning solutions, but also access to technician training, off vehicle cleaning services, as well as replacement DPFs themselves.

Alan Gaynor of J&S says, "DPF problems are now such a very significant element in the daily working life of any independent garage that we wanted to make sure our motor factor partners could offer them a complete solution. We have therefore put together a package of products from leading brands and services from expert suppliers to ensure a garage can always find the most effective and economical solution to any DPF issue.”

Preventative maintenance is key to avoiding DPF problems and J&S offers a wide range of DPF pre-treatments that help with the normal regeneration cycle and keep the DPF in good working order.  Also on offer are specialist additives for cleaning and maintaining of the fuel system from leading brands such as JLM. There are also universal DPF refill fluids, anti bacterial products and air intake and EGR cleaners.

When a DPF becomes more seriously blocked and special additives will not solve the problem, J&S, through its trusted parts suppliers, can offer on vehicle cleaning kits.  Alan says, "In over half of cases the on-vehicle DPF cleaning solutions in our range can solve an issue. These are economical to buy and use and can open up new lines of business for a garage.”

In some instances there is such a serious build up of ash in a DPF, usually on higher mileage or short journey cycle vehicles, that it cannot be effectively cleaned in situ. This entails removal and cleaning, or complete replacement. To provide a solution in these cases J&S is working with leading DPF cleaning service providers and offering new replacements. Alan comments, "We can offer effective off vehicle cleaning with a quick turnaround which is useful in many instances, especially on trucks. We can also provide brand new DPF replacements at very competitive prices from our extensive Bosal range and this is sometimes the best solution for a particular customer.”

Alan also points out that through it Eure!Car Certified Masterclass training many technicians from all over Ireland have already benefited from practical training courses that help to boost knowledge and understanding of DPF systems and allow garages to identify the most practical and economical solution for a customer quickly.

The full package of J&S DPF cleaning products and services is available from trusted parts suppliers across Ireland.