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HOW CARBON CLEANING WORKS

Want to Avoid Replacing your Turbo?

Carbon Cleaning is your best option


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Why does it get clogged up?   Turbochargers are used to increase engine efficiency and performance. Using exhaust gases to spin a centrifugal compressor the turbocharger compresses and forces more air into the engine's combustion chambers than would be achieved in a naturally aspirated engine i.e. at atmospheric pressure. This is known as forced induction. Unfortunately, these exhaust gases that are used to power the turbo are dirty and hot so over many thousands of miles carbon clogging is a natural occurrence causing the turbo to over / under boost and the vanes to stick.

This leads to symptoms such as poor engine performance, lowered fuel efficiency, engine management warning lights and the limp-home-mode being activated (restricted performance), lowered fuel economy and rough idling. We have a great wealth of knowledge and specialise in the diagnostics and cleaning of the turbo. This includes live data analysis using dealer level diagnostics equipment that we include in all our turbo cleaning services.


How do we clean the Turbo?   Firstly we’ll use our dealer level diagnostics equipment to assess the engine management error codes and complete live data analysis. Then assuming the vehicle is fit for cleaning we use a 3-stage carbon cleaning system that includes our world-leading Hydrogen carbon cleaning and our unique chemicals. This means in the majority of instances there is no requirement to remove the turbo for cleaning or reconditioning and assuming it’s just clogged up / dirty this should resolve the issue. On completion of the job, which takes approximately 45-60 minutes, we’ll reassess the engine management system and reset any fault codes.

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Posted 6 October 2026

High Standard of work

Just to say Matts work was to a high standard. He arrived early, focused on the task and did a great job. He completed all tasks required and ran a thorough check afterwards. Very reassuring! A genuine technician and people person. I have no concerns recommending Matt and his company.

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Job location: KT22 Checkatrade
★★★★★

Booked Winston in today for a swirl flap bypass , one of the most genuine mechanics I've met . After his diagnosis, explained about the split intercooler pipe ( somthing my local garage could not discover ) and best to fix that first before proceeding with swirl flaps . Best £90 ive ever spent . I may need him again after fix of intercooler pipe for the bypass , but a big thank you for your honesty .

RH
Ryan Hague Sep 25, 2026
Trustpilot

Excellent service

I was really impressed with the information Jason provided me with. Nice to come across an honest company who put customers first! Highly recommend.

10
Posted 8 November 2025

Job well done

Thank you Matt, Arrived bang on time carried out arranged work to my Audi and a bit more and some great advice .

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Job location: RH10 Checkatrade
★★★★★

Very professional job done by Matt. First day the car didn’t delete for some software issue but he promptly came over to re-do the job to make sure everything worked properly next day.

AM
Alan Moore Sep 22, 2026
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I had Technician Cristian Nicolaie come…

I had Technician Cristian Nicolaie come to my home on Friday morning to diagnose and clean my DPF filter and remove carbon build-up from the engine. From the moment Cristian arrived, he was polite, friendly and professional. He asked me a few questions about the car, explained what he was going to do and talked me through the possible cause of the problem. He also gave me some really useful advice on how to help prevent the problem from happening again. Cristian carried out the work professionally and got the car back to normal. The diagnostic test afterwards showed that everything was working as it should. What made this even more important to me was that I was due to go away that day and had to tow my caravan. After speaking with Cristian, he gave me complete confidence that the car was going to be okay — and he certainly didn’t disappoint. I towed my caravan with no problems at all, and the car performed perfectly. I live in the BS15 area, and I would have absolutely no hesitation in recommending Cristian Nicolaie to anyone experiencing problems with their car. If the other technicians within the company have the same level of professionalism, knowledge and customer service as Cristian, then I would happily recommend the company as well.

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10
Posted 6 October 2026

High Standard of work

Just to say Matts work was to a high standard. He arrived early, focused on the task and did a great job. He completed all tasks required and ran a thorough check afterwards. Very reassuring! A genuine technician and people person. I have no concerns recommending Matt and his company.

Verified reviewer
Job location: KT22 Checkatrade
10
Posted 8 November 2025

Job well done

Thank you Matt, Arrived bang on time carried out arranged work to my Audi and a bit more and some great advice .

Verified reviewer
Job location: RH10 Checkatrade
10
Posted 14 August 2025

Full Carbon Clean and remap

I had the pleasure of meeting Matt today. He was on time, gave great advice, honest feedback, great sense of humour - everything you would want from your technician. Never makes you feel stupid. Explained how the remap works. I'm only disappointed he didn't take a picture of my car for his portfolio.

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Job location: SL9 Checkatrade
10
Posted 9 June 2025

Cleaned DPF and engine very sufficient. Very happy with the service highly recommended.

Cleaned DPF and engine very sufficient. Very happy with the service highly recommended.

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Job location: RH12 Checkatrade
10
Posted 9 June 2025

Egr issue resolved on my Audi in Kent

Very good and efficient

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Job location: ME1 Checkatrade
10
Posted 20 May 2025

DPF and egr clean and reset

Great advice from Cristian the technician who advised and then did the job very well thank you very much.

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Job location: NP44 Checkatrade
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Ryan Hague Sep 25, 2026
Trustpilot

Excellent service

I was really impressed with the information Jason provided me with. Nice to come across an honest company who put customers first! Highly recommend.

AM
Alan Moore Sep 22, 2026
Trustpilot

I had Technician Cristian Nicolaie come…

I had Technician Cristian Nicolaie come to my home on Friday morning to diagnose and clean my DPF filter and remove carbon build-up from the engine. From the moment Cristian arrived, he was polite, friendly and professional. He asked me a few questions about the car, explained what he was going to do and talked me through the possible cause of the problem. He also gave me some really useful advice on how to help prevent the problem from happening again. Cristian carried out the work professionally and got the car back to normal. The diagnostic test afterwards showed that everything was working as it should. What made this even more important to me was that I was due to go away that day and had to tow my caravan. After speaking with Cristian, he gave me complete confidence that the car was going to be okay — and he certainly didn’t disappoint. I towed my caravan with no problems at all, and the car performed perfectly. I live in the BS15 area, and I would have absolutely no hesitation in recommending Cristian Nicolaie to anyone experiencing problems with their car. If the other technicians within the company have the same level of professionalism, knowledge and customer service as Cristian, then I would happily recommend the company as well.

MS
MR SHANE SMITH Sep 6, 2026
Trustpilot

Ukcc auto techs Christian attended my…

Ukcc auto techs Christian attended my property to diagnose my van which had dpf issues and a ad blue problem. Christian was very informative explaining what was happening with my van. Christian then proceeded to clean the dpf and the ad blue fault was very professional explaining the process at all times. I would recommend Christian to anyone who has problems with there dpf or any ad blue faults thanks again Shane

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Ariane Grimshaw Aug 21, 2026
Trustpilot

Extremely happy with the service…

Extremely happy with the service Cristian provided - he was knowledgeable, professional and efficient. Would highly recommend!

KI
Kirsty Aug 20, 2026
Trustpilot

I had a stage 3 clean done today

I had a stage 3 clean done today. The gentleman was very polite and knowledgeable. Very good service. Would recommend to others.

RR
robert righton Aug 20, 2026
Trustpilot

Christian DPF repair

Christian arrived as planned and was very helpful in explaining the diagnostics and what was needed Repair work carried out promptly I had a further issue later in day and Christian met me in evening to sort that issue also at no extra cost Highly recommend him and will be using him again if needed Rob

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★★★★★

Booked Winston in today for a swirl flap bypass , one of the most genuine mechanics I've met . After his diagnosis, explained about the split intercooler pipe ( somthing my local garage could not discover ) and best to fix that first before proceeding with swirl flaps . Best £90 ive ever spent . I may need him again after fix of intercooler pipe for the bypass , but a big thank you for your honesty .

★★★★★

Very professional job done by Matt. First day the car didn’t delete for some software issue but he promptly came over to re-do the job to make sure everything worked properly next day.

★★★★★

Thank you for the 5-star rating, Thomas! We’re delighted you had a great experience and appreciate your support. We look forward to welcoming you back soon.

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best work ...

★★★★★

Thank you Christian being so prompt in coming to fix and diagnose the problem I have with my vehicle , service was very prompt with excellent knowledge behind him . I would definitely recommend Christian 100% . Will definitely recommend and use him again . Thankyou for your help

★★★★★

Perfect job thank you so much

Turbo Carbon Cleaning

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Stage-1 Carbon Cleaning

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Our world class Hydrogen generating machine pulses Hydrogen and Oxygen into the engine which upon contact with dry hardened carbon will burn it back into it's hydrocarbon state (a gas) so that it can exit safely through the exhaust system. Includes FREE dealer leval diagnostics scan.
For more information please view How Carbon Cleaning Works

Recommended for: Those who use our Carbon Cleaning Services annually or every 10,000 to 12,000 miles.


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Stage-3 Carbon Cleaning

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This service is based on stage-1 Hydrogen cleaning but also utilises our unique chemicals for a more in-depth cleaning. It also dries out the moisture (mainly oily residues) which builds up in the turbo and on the vanes so that the Hydrogen cleaning can be more effective. This is then topped off with the inclusion of our proprietary injector cleaner to ensure a cleaner combustion thus slowing down the risk of further carbon build up causing repeat clogging.

Recommended for: Vehicles that are suspected of having a little clogging, perhaps the owner has noticed a slight reduction in performance but there are no faults.



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Chemical based turbo cleaner

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Our own uniquely developed heavy duty turbo cleaning chemical is sprayed into the intake in 3 stages. This activates a change in the composition of the carbon on the turbo and the turbo vanes allowing it to burn off with heat. We generate the heat and cleaning process by taking the vehicle for a spirited 20-minute drive after the cleaner has been added whilst also monitoring the turbo live data on our dealer level diagnostic tools.

Recommended for: Vehicles that are suspected of or definitely have sticking turbo / turbo vanes. PLEASE NOTE: ALTHOUGH 2 IN 3 VEHICLES ARE SUCCESSFUL IN CURING DIRTY TURBOS WITH THIS SERVICE IT IS NOT GUARANTEED AS DEPENDENT ON THE OVERALL CONDITION OF YOUR VEHICLES TURBO.


Price: £199.99


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3-stage engine carbon cleaning

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Turbo issue diagnosis and 3-stage cleaning with customer review

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Other Reasons A Turbo May Not Be Operating Correctly

Unspent fuel and poor fuel atomisation leads to clogging of the exhaust, especially the DPF or Catalytic Converter. This leads to negative pressure on the turbocharger causing loss of performance and power. As this problem manifests it can lead to noisy and unbalanced turbochargers which will shorten their lifespan as well as white exhaust smoke and a high oil consumption.

Splits in hoses that carry the compressed air from the turbo into the engine have a split or disconnected hose that causes a turbo boost leak.

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Extend The Turbocharger Lifespan

Just like all moving engine components, the turbo is lubricated by oil so first and foremost it’s critical that the manufactures recommended oil changes, using the correct oil grade, are adhered to.

It’s important to understand oil only works well as a lubricant when it’s up to operational temperature (usually between 190 and 200 Fahrenheit) so warming the engine up before hard acceleration will reduce wear and tear.

Don’t turn the engine off immediately after it’s been driven hard. Doing so will over a period of time cook the oil, which thickens it into a ‘sludge’ which would then clog all the oil channels leading to excessive wear on the turbo bearings. We recommend leaving the engine to run idle for a minute or two at the end of each journey. It sounds obvious but using the correct gear selection to reduce the workload placed on the turbo.

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Cleaning Your Turbo

There are numerous ways to clean or replace the turbo with varying prices.

The costliest option is a set of a completely new replacement part. Most mechanics will recommend this – Why? It’s generally their only solution. The price of a new turbo will vary depending on brand and type but on average expect to be quoted anywhere between £500 and £3,000. An alternative to this is a reconditioned turbo which can be as much as half the price of a new one.

Then there’s our service, the most cost-efficient option, we’ll even clean your full air side of the engine at the same time!


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Faq

Depending on the level of service chosen our engine carbon cleaning service takes a total of 45-60 minutes.

Carbon cleaning is not as such a fix, its original purpose is cleaning as a preventative measure as carbon build-up is the root cause of 85% of the failure of components. If your vehicle is suffering from a faulty turbo or turbo vanes it could be they are simply sticking due to excessive carbon build up in which case our service will be the perfect resolution. If, however, the turbo has failed in some way then no amount of cleaning will fix that. In such a case the only option is a replacement new or reconditioned turbo, we would then recommend a full 3 or 4-stage carbon clean service to ensure that the excessive carbon built up due to the turbo issue does not cause further issues within the engine.

You cannot clean too much but we recommend preventative cleaning once a year, or every 10-12,000 miles – just like a regular oil change but for the air and fuel side of your engine - little and often is the key and as the saying goes… ‘An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure!

Certainly not. We are a worldwide brand with CE marked machines, operating in over 50 countries with 100’s of machines being used daily – never has there been an engine damaged from our engine carbon cleaning process.

We would not take any risks with your vehicle, so for piece of mind UKCC Auto Techs guarantee to you that all our technicians are trained to the highest standards and are independently fully insured.

No, this process is totally safe and untraceable.

Yes, we offer multi-service and multi-vehicle discounts.

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