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ECO Test Bracknell

DPF Bracknell

Unless you’re a car fanatic or one of our technicians, you probably won’t know what a DPF is. It’s one of the least known components of a car. But it’s mighty important.

Your Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) traps and stores soot. That’s its job. DPFs were imposed by EU regulations to pass emissions tests. If yours is faulty and you don’t get it fixed you could face a 4 figure fine.

Your DPF is designed to burn off the accumulated soot. However, they can get blocked from time to time.

ECO Test Bracknell

Some of Our Customer Feedback

  • Richard Atkins

    5th September 2025

    I was in a extremely bad stressful situation with the main dealer and the staff helped me in a great way and advised me greatly on what I need to do and how to do it if it wasn't for Bruce and Lisa especially I would have been lost. There was another gentlemen that was a great help but I never learnt his name they all are fabulous.

  • David Bartholomew

    5th September 2025

    Outstanding customer care. I was kept up to date at all stages of my cars servicing by friendly approachable staff. My first time at Ecotest and I’ll certainly be using them again.

  • Della Duncan

    3rd September 2025

    My Son had been & highly recommend Eco test.
    I used them for the 1st time today. I needed an MOT, full service & some other work done.
    The entire experience was brilliant, from start to finish .
    Professional, helpful & accommodating.
    Literally cannot speak highly enough of this garage.

  • chris fry

    28th August 2025

    Friendly and knowledgeable staff.

    Certainly know their trade

    Fairly priced!

  • Tony Wiles

    22nd August 2025

    The only place I get my MOT for 10 years. I had a full service last year & was impressed. I drive 35-45 minutes to get here because I’m so happy with them.
    Professional, accommodating, friendly & trustworthy.

  • Daryl Clarke

    31st July 2025

    We had my son’s car serviced. The booking service was very professional. Whilst being serviced there was an issue and we had a debate about the cost but Lisa, the manager, was very amenable and we agreed a reasonable compromise. Overall very good service and I was judge a business on its ability to deal problems, which they did very well.

  • Sarah Cowell

    22nd July 2025

    Cannot recommend Eco Test more highly from booking the service to collection of the vehicle I was kept updated and informed. Good value for money and the best customer service !!

  • Fung Ka Leung

    21st July 2025

    Good service !

  • Martin Lawrence

    19th July 2025

    I had an issue with my Kuga, warning lights lit, but Ecco-test were able to investigate and solve the problem, within a matter of hours, Extremely impressed and pleased with the service, Well done and Thank you

  • Lisa “The Waffers” Smith

    17th July 2025

    Kevin was excellent at explaining what was needed in my car as well as what can be put off for a while too, honest and friendly place really happy with everything they have done

  • vitor caires

    13th June 2025

    Great Garage, quick, honest and friendly
    service.

  • Tim Newbould

    3rd June 2025

    Just to say that today's experience was probably one of the best garage visits I have had as a car owner in over 30 years. Breath of fresh air guys! Keep up the great work.
    Will likely book my SLK in for its service with you next year !

    Thanks

    Mr T Newbould

  • Constance Cuff

    22nd May 2025

    Staff helpfull and polite, and easy to make an appointment.

  • Swarup Kulkarni

    15th May 2025

    Excellent service, great communication.

  • Richard Cheetham

    1st May 2025

    Everyone is so friendly and welcoming. Great service.

  • Victor Lane

    9th April 2025

    As usual the receptionist was cheerful and friendly and was able to help with my query

  • James Clarke

    4th April 2025

    Couldn’t recommend JDK more. Top class service from the second I walked in to the second I walked out. A real family feel to the garage with the service. Special thanks to Lisa and Trevor who I had the most contact with. The car drives like new following its MOT and service.

  • Stephen Hawthorne

    26th March 2025

    I would recommend Eco Test Centre any time. Used them many times for MOT and Servicing of our cars. I rate the work that they carry out very highly. Their communication to me is always excellent and concise. Cannot fault them. Will always recommend them.

  • Jacqueline Dudley

    25th March 2025

    Excellent service, great staff who ensure you have the full information on your car- what is necessary to ensure it is safe and secure to drive. Great prices, good location, and a garage that I am happy to recommend because I am a woman on her own and need to know that I can trust them not to take advantage of my ignorance on what is needed. No problem - they take good care of their... Read More

  • Arina Maghiar

    12th March 2025

    Great service, punctual and timely service. Thank you!

  • Tracy Lewington

    11th March 2025

    What a great company. After getting a quote from a main dealer for the work they said I needed I rang a few garages and EcoTest were the only garage to speak to me about different brake brands and which were good and what they would recommended to be used, no other garage done this. They were also hands down the best price as well. After booking my car in I rang them to ask a quick question... Read More

  • Lucy Sexton

    27th February 2025

    These guys went above and beyond to help fix my car, they explained everything to me so I understood. They provided a detailed inspection report including photos too. Such friendly people :) highly recommend

  • April Lander

    26th February 2025

    Had my car in for MOT and service. Great communication throughout the whole process, quick turn around and lovely polite staff. Has become my go to garage :)

  • Sarah Kinder

    17th February 2025

    Took my car in for her service and MOT. Lovely clean office, polite and friendly staff. Great communication about work needed with full explanation. I will definitely be using this garage from now on. Highly recommend to all.

  • Alex Fuller

    14th February 2025

    Excellent. Clear, concise, polite and work finished ahead of schedule. Couldn’t ask for better. Thanks Kevin and the team

  • S M Wilson

    8th January 2025

    Had my car booked in for annual service and MOT but a few days before this my battery died without any warning. I phoned Eco-test seeking advice and they were so helpful, they gave me the contact details for someone to pick my car up. This was arranged for the same day and Eco-test not only replaced the battery but carried out the service & MOT as well, ahead of schedule. Helpful staff and... Read More

  • Aman

    5th January 2025

    Thanks guy's, great job.

  • Willem Wong

    12th December 2024

    excellent.friendly and competitive

  • Marc Maritz

    9th December 2024

    Awesome service with friendly staff.
    Trevor is a rockstar!

  • Katrina Smith

    31st October 2024

    Absolutely amazing!! So helpful and accommodating!!

  • Linda Tucker

    29th October 2024

    Can’t rate this place highly enough friendly staff, particularly James, excellent communication throughout, competitive prices, went over above and beyond to sort my car out will never go anywhere else.

  • Mark Sayers

    22nd October 2024

    "Phoned re enquiry for an MOT as I was working from home - offered first thing next morning and car would be MOT’d. Delivered 8am then had a message and a text ‘all done & ready for collection” and I collected at midday. Price set by Dept of Transport but efficiency was superb and did what they said they would. Other Bracknell MoT providers were 10 days + on enquiry for same service.... Read More

  • Marion Smith

    21st October 2024

    The cost of the service and MOT on my VW Polo was considerably lower than other local garages quoted, so it was excellent value for money. The staff are very friendly, polite and informative. Would definitely recommend.

  • Nav S

    21st October 2024

    Brought a B-Class here with 5 warnings lights + other issues. Was trying to resolve all issues to facilitate a good sale of the car. Eco Test were super quick to diagnose, order parts, carry out the work and return vehicle in just a few days. Cost was less that a main dealer. Special mention to Lisa who kept me very well informed of all issues by email and phone. Was able to sell car for a... Read More

  • J Lynch

    8th October 2024

    The staff were very friendly and polite. Would definitely recommend.

  • Fraser Duncan

    2nd October 2024

    Fantastic service and communication throughout. James was extremely helpful and talked me through the whole process. They went above and beyond offering a free check on the rest of my vehicle giving me peace of mind for winter! Highly recommend! Will be using JDK from now on!

  • Richard Beckett

    1st October 2024

    Fast service,great communication.

  • David Forey

    1st October 2024

    Just picked up my car from ecotest garage. James who i dealt with from start to finish was brilliant. He kept me in the loop of whats going on with my car. Highly recommend ecotest

  • Jonathan Williamson

    27th September 2024

    I took my son’s car into EcoTest when it developed a worrying burning smell. James and his team were amazing at providing a detailed but realistic diagnosis and repair quote. James also dealt directly with the warranty company to try and get some of the work covered. James then ensured that all of the work was done in good time and on budget. We always use James and the team at EcoTest for... Read More

  • Maddy Shaw

    4th August 2024

    Had some problems with the exhaust of my car and phoned up to see when the garage would be able to check it over to find the issue. They booked me in so quickly so a few days later we brought the car in, everyone was extremely friendly and helpful, once again explaining what was going to happen and when they would contact us with the overall report of the car and its problems. Around lunchtime... Read More

  • Mark Hoye

    24th July 2024

    A very professional team, clear in their explanations, fair in their pricing, all together a great experience, I'll be back.

  • Reverent Davis

    17th July 2024

    Excellent from the time I booked in the car. The person I spoke to on the phone. On arrival again treated in very good manner would recommend prompt effective well very precise in their diagnostics also gave me a printout with all the relevant faults. Which were correct. I will definitely be recommending them to my friends and colleagues Again, I illiterate excellent.

  • Paul Corbin

    16th July 2024

    I’ve always had great service from Eco Test. Competent technicians, great office team & reliable!

  • David CC Law

    14th June 2024

    Excellent job and service!

  • Robert Withers

    12th June 2024

    Hassle free service

  • Sarah

    11th June 2024

    Very good service, I will definitely going back.
    Second time here and I’m more then happy , they are very efficient, professional and friendly.

  • Simon Versluys

    11th June 2024

    Friendly and efficient service.

  • Mark Williams

    24th April 2024

    very professional service from start to finish

  • tharindu dulanjaya Hettiarachchi

    17th April 2024

    I highly recommend this company for everyone who needs to get the service for their vehicle.they are so kind ,friendly as well as intelligent about the subject.They always try to give their service as their best.i've got a good customer service, they identified the fault and fix it at the next day without any time wasting.Thank you so much eco test.

  • Half Mile Duck

    17th April 2024

    Harry and the team at Eco Test have been looking after my car for years now and always take amazing care of the vehicle, would recommend.

  • Lee Stephenson

    10th April 2024

    professional staff , stress free experience would highly recommend. Well done guys .

  • matt regale day

    5th April 2024

    Couldn’t ask for a better service. They were very clear with the things I needed and what was optional. Will always recommend

  • Rob Withers

    13th February 2024

    Good service excellent value

  • Peter Clough

    13th February 2024

    Quick reasonable professional service. Very satisfied.

  • Louise Reed

    11th February 2024

    After looking at the on line reviews for the garage ( which were excellent !!) I thought id give the garage ago as my car had some issues with the air conditioning and a "clonking noise "coming from the engine, and may I say I wasn't disappointed. Kevin whom I originally spoke to was lovely, very professional and polite (always a good sign) . There was also Isaac the "Manager" Harry and... Read More

  • bob unsworth

    7th February 2024

    The services were conducted efficiently and with good communications at every step, including secure online payment.
    They provide a level of consideration that makes me happy to be a repeat customer.

  • Theresa Radford

    16th January 2024

    5 star service. Always so friendly and helpful. As a family with four cars we bring all cars here and have done for some years.

  • Barbara Poole

    15th January 2024

    I all ways take my car to you
    I trust you and know you do a good job

  • Natalie Kini

    12th January 2024

    We booked our car in for a service & MOT. The team are extremely helpful and efficient, informing us of the possible cost at booking, sending us an emailed breakdown and communicating on the day. Fast and friendly service with the car being ready early for us to collect due to a conflict we had to collect at the end of the day. Automated payment online and regular emails/updates. Highly... Read More

  • H H

    9th January 2024

    Absolutely superb, thanks again for your great value high quality service!

  • Peter Wheeler

    2nd November 2023

    The team were courteous and when they checked car, explained what was required and a timeline. Costs were reasonable and the service was great and my car got its mot and feels lots better than when I dropped it off
    Pete

  • Brian Herbert

    31st October 2023

    I had a poor experience with a Mercedes main dealer and thought I would try these guys. Very professional, fully automated as far as admin is concerned, ( no waiting at an oily desk while someone writes your details in a dog eared book with a pencil). A couple of issues arose during the MOT that they brought to my attention by text & e-mail which I also had done. Excellent work and excellent... Read More

  • Bob Wallace

    31st October 2023

    I was very impressed with the work and time it took to complete it. Also communication was extremely good and I was kept informed at all times.

  • Dionne Garner

    31st October 2023

    Great communication with clear explanation of faults and work required - really friendly service

  • Terry Brown

    27th October 2023

    Excellent service very friendly staff and very happy with the work carried out

  • Phill Mollon

    24th August 2023

    Very helpful and polite

  • paul robottom

    22nd August 2023

    Excellent service as usual!

  • Sarah Edwards

    17th August 2023

    They are all amazing,call one day in the next. Brilliant service

  • Penny Tran

    3rd August 2023

    Been using Ecotest for more than 18 years. Great service thank you x

  • Michal Benyak

    3rd August 2023

    Very quick & friendly services.

  • Jordan Barnes

    2nd December 2022

  • Kuki Juric

    2nd November 2022

    Great garage, extremely well orginised. Communication is second to none. Certain prices for repairs may seem high but they use original parts which are expensive. Overall highly recommended. Great job guys and keep good work going on. 5 stars!

  • Tony Larks

    14th September 2022

    Amazing service from the team at EcoTest, my daughter took her peugeot in for a service today and they did an amazing job of the car and also removing the anxiety of the process as it was her first service. Cracking team and highly recommend for any car servicing needs. Cheers lads.

  • Pam LLewelyn

    11th July 2022

    Ricky and his team were amazing not only in supporting me with my own car but with my nephew's first car since passing his driving test! Extremely professional, supportive and honest! A great company to have in Bracknell. I would highly recommend Eco Test for your car needs?

DPF Bracknell

Why is my DPF light on?

If your DPF light is on it’s crucial that you get it checked immediately. Not only do you potentially have a problem on your hands, but you could also end up facing fines.

If you choose to leave it you’ll end up with a flashing light, which usually means one thing: expensive repairs. Don’t let it get to that point.

Come and see us at ECO Test Bracknell if your DPF light is on. We’ll make sure everything is running as it should.

DPF Bracknell

Why is my DPF blocked?

There are many reasons why your DPF could be blocked. Here are some of the more common reasons:

  • A faulty DPF light didn’t alert you to a problem
  • Incorrect oil
  • Failing turbo
  • Too many short journeys where the regeneration process (the process that burns stored soot to keep your DPF clear) hasn’t had time to activate

 

Please call us for a price.

For a great value DPF evaluation, come to ECO Test Bracknell.

We’re open 8am-6pm Mon-Fri.

What are the common causes of the DPF light coming on?

A failed exhaust gas recirculation valve, issues with your exhaust and injection systems and faulty glow plugs are all common causes of your DPF warning light coming on. Even using the wrong type of oil in a car can trigger the warning light.

Come and see us at ECO Test. One of our technicians will quickly identify the cause and get your DPF working as it should.

DPF Bracknell

How do I stop my DPF blocking again?

The best way to make sure your DPF doesn’t clog up again is by bringing your car to ECO Test and letting one of our technicians regenerate your system by burning all the soot from your filter

DPF Bracknell

Why ECO Test for DPF?

If you live in Bracknell, Ascot or the surrounding areas, we’re your leading local garage. That means you can get an excellent DPF evaluation without having to go out of your way.

Quality is assured when you choose us. As an AA certified and RAC approved service centre, we use the finest equipment and premium parts on every job. Our technicians will have your DPF working wonderfully for a long time to come.

ECO Test Bracknell

DPF Bracknell

If you’re concerned about your DPF, come and
see us at ECO Test and let us take a look.