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Hi. My name is Paul Titheradge. I am an award winning Jaguar master technician with 17 years experience with Jaguar. I have just completed the opening of my new company in Swindon. We are called Wiltshire Jaguar Centre. My aim is to provide a friendly, cost effective service to fellow Jaguar enthusiasts.Please visit my website www.wiltshirejaguar.co.uk I am happy to offer online advice and guidance if any technical issues need resolving

Hi Guys again, Well after browsing the internet early this morning I managed to locate a company in Nottingham just 5 miles from where I live called MGC Servicing and I spoke to the manager Mike Clay about the issue with the DPF. What a great guy...His knowledge and expertise was just the ticket. I drove my car over there for it to have a diagnostic check and to have put right whatever was wrong. I arrived there at 12:45 and by 2pm I was on my way home..The total cost (£50)..I was even allowed to see the results of the diagnostics by the technician and none of this cloak & dagger nonsense. So now once again I'm a happy chappy and after a sharp learning curve I feel I now know a little about the prevention which will hopefully avoid the cure!!! Cheers....Mick

Sorry.... You're very wrong. DON'T have the DPF removed. It is now not only an instant MOT fail, but it is also a criminal offence. New legislation early this year. The DPF thing is a flippin' nuisance, but it isn't confined to Jaguar. All new diesels have them, and have just as much trouble. Have a read: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/new-rules-for-mot-to-test-for-diesel-particulate-filter Keep it clean, keep it checked. Should be no bother. Roy.

Mick, Couldn't you fine a mechanic that is cheaper than the main dealer , they try to give you all the old B******S that they're indispensable, but I can promise you they're not . We have a list of recommended independent garages somewhere on the site (can't remember where, sorry) . i'm sure there must be one near you. ATB, Trevor

Much appreciate all the responses from you guys. The car is booked in for this Friday at the main dealer. I too had the old 'S' button engaged and locked in 2nd gear for 25 minutes (58mph) but the DPF message wouldn't play ball and continued to display. However I have to admit with not being a mechanic or having an awareness of what could happen with these sophisticated diesel engines I have learnt a great deal from the experience - I just hope a new filter is NOT required to rectify the problem ££££. Strange isn't it that the salesmen never make you aware of the possible shortcomings.. Cheers All...Mick.

Wynns produce a DPF cleaner which you can buy at Halfords for £9.99 for a 325ml bottle. Just a fuel additive. The Discount Card will get you 15% off. Peter.