If you're driving a Ford Transit Custom from 2012 onwards, you may be familiar with issues regarding the Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF). As a UK-based master tech mechanic with 15 years of experience, I've seen my fair share of these problems, which can be both frustrating and costly for van owners.
The DPF is crucial for reducing emissions by trapping soot from the exhaust, helping your van meet environmental standards. However, issues can arise, particularly if your vehicle doesn't often hit the motorway speeds needed to 'regenerate' the filter and burn off accumulated soot. Common contributors to a DPF fault include frequent short trips, low-quality fuel, or a failure in maintenance schedules.
The most noticeable signs of a DPF problem in your Ford Transit Custom might include reduced engine performance, higher fuel consumption, or a visible increase in exhaust smoke. An illuminated engine light on your dashboard should not be ignored as it often signals a DPF issue that needs immediate attention.
Addressing a DPF fault can vary from simple forced regeneration, which involves burning off the soot at a high temperature, to complete replacement. The latter option can be particularly expensive, especially if the filter itself is damaged or past its service lifespan. As a mechanic, I often weigh the cost of continual maintenance against the value of the vehicle overall.
Given the complexities and potential costs of resolving a Ford Transit Custom DPF fault, you might find yourself pondering whether it’s simpler and more economically sensible to just sell your vehicle. This is where Vandervan can step in. Why stress over repairs and maintenance when you can receive a swift online quote in 30 seconds, enjoy next-day collection from anywhere in the UK, and get immediate payment into your account of choice?
Selling your van and possibly upgrading to a newer model could save you not only on recurrent repair bills but also on the time and energy spent on keeping an older vehicle roadworthy. Have you asked yourself if the continual repairs are really worth it?
If you're leaning towards selling your Ford Transit Custom, especially if dealing with a DPF fault, exploring options like Vandervan might be your best step forward. Feel free to contact us for more information or to discuss how we can help ease the transition to a newer, possibly fault-free vehicle.
Remember, our goal at Vandervan is to provide a hassle-free service to take your van off your hands, allowing you to focus on what's most important for your needs without the downtime of extended vehicle repairs.
Definitely. In-fact, we recommend it. Come visit our Hub location to explore our vans in stock, inspect and test drive any vehicle we have for sale.
It is free to sell your van to vandervan. We do not charge any fees for our buying service.
You can sell your van to vandervan as quickly as the same day. We operate from 8am to 8pm, serving customers nationwide.
We can pay for any vehicle using an instant bank transfer. We are however flexible, and accommodating should someone need to sell their van cash.
We buy any van, including those with expired or failed MOT tests. No matter the condition of your van, we are prepared to make you an offer, helping you move on without the hassle of repairs or retests.
We buy any van, including those with mechanical issues. Whether your van has engine problems, transmission troubles, or any other type of mechanical issues, we're ready to make you an offer.
We buy any van and collect it from you. We accept collection locations including your home, work or a garage of your choice.
We buy any van including those with bodywork issues. Whether your van has dents, scratches, or more significant damage, we’re interested in making you an offer.
Yes, you can indeed sell your financed van with vandervan even if it's under a Hire Purchase (HP) or Personal Contract Purchase (PCP) agreement.
If you decide to sell your financed van, the initial step is to obtain a 'settlement figure' from your lender, which you can usually find in a settlement letter. Following that, get a valuation for your van.
Our team will walk you through the settlement process.
We do not charge any fees. There are no admin charges or anything like that. Just your van, your money, instantly.
By selling your van through our service, you join a robust network of over 4,000 verified dealers.
This can often result in a more favourable price compared to part exchange, where you might find yourself confined to a single dealer’s assessment, which might not accurately represent the real market value of your van.
Part exchanges often result in less favourable outcomes for sellers, particularly if the dealer is not intending to retail your van and plans to pass it along instead.
However, with our van buying service, you stand a better chance of obtaining a great price.
The process with us is quick and straightforward. Simply start with a free valuation and contrast this with your part exchange offer. You might be delighted to find how much more you could get from using our service than you’d get from a part exchange!
As a van buying service, we encourage you to maintain detailed records of all your service history.
This helps us offer you a fair and accurate price when you decide to sell your van.
Providing documentation of consistent maintenance and early resolution of any issues allows us to confidently assess the van's condition, ensuring you get the best possible offer.
There are numerous van buying sites available, but our service stands out by being remarkably fast, easy, and rewarding.
Our free, instant valuation leverages real-time van market data to ensure maximum accuracy. We also include complimentary home collection and fast payment without charging any fees or commissions.
We are proud to have received a 5-star and ‘Excellent’ ratings from thousands of satisfied customers. Get started by valuing your van with us today!
All we need is a copy of your driving license, finance settlement letter (if the van has outstanding finance), any service records and the V5 logbook.
If you don't have the V5 logbook, see "Can I sell my van with no V5 Logbook" below.
We buy any van, literally. Every van has a value, new or old, running or not.
We buy any van make or model, and any body type. Get a valuation today and see if we can help you sell your van.
Fortunately, we buy any van even if they do not have a logbook, although it is advantageous if you have a full V5 Logbook, or at least the green New Keeper Slip.
It makes it tougher to sell to our network of 4000+ verified dealers, as we have to wait for the DVLA to process a V62 application (usually 6 weeks), so our valuations reflect the delay in sale and storage costs while rectifying missing V5 logbooks.
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