Are you experiencing issues with your Renault Trafic’s diesel particulate filter (DPF)? If your van dates from 2014 onwards, this might be a familiar situation. Let’s dive into what causes these issues, the common symptoms you might notice, and the typical repair processes.
The DPF is crucial for reducing the amount of soot emitted by diesel engines. However, like all parts, it can experience faults due to a variety of factors. In models such as the Renault Trafic from 2014 onward, a DPF fault can lead to performance degradation and increased emissions, which might eventually result in your vehicle failing its MOT test.
A Renault Trafic (2014 to present) DPF fault is usually precipitated by insufficient regular driving at motorway speeds where the engine can reach high enough temperatures to naturally burn off the accumulated soot. This is often referred to as 'passive regeneration'. The primary symptoms indicating a DPF issue include:
Sudden or frequent short trips can exacerbate this problem, preventing the DPF from efficiently burning off the soot.
The resolution typically begins with a diagnostics check to confirm the presence of a DPF fault. Cleaning the DPF can sometimes resolve the issue; however, if the DPF is beyond salvage, replacement might be necessary. This procedure can be quite costly, not just in terms of parts but also the labor involved.
If you're noticing any of the symptoms mentioned above, it might be more practical to consider alternatives to costly repairs.
Considering the potential expenses involved in repairing a Renault Trafic DPF fault, you might find it more practical to sell your vehicle. Especially if your van is frequently encountering this issue, the cumulative repair costs and downtime might not justify keeping it. This is where Vandervan comes in.
At Vandervan, we understand the hassles that come with van ownership, especially when faced with a recurrent issue like a DPF fault. With our straightforward process, you can sell your Renault Trafic swiftly, often within a day, and receive immediate payment. This eliminates any downtime and allows you to invest in a new van that better suits your needs.
Why wait and face more breakdowns and repairs? Checking the value of your van is as easy as visiting our site for a quick quote. If you’re ready to sell, contact us today. We collect nationwide, offering you a hassle-free service to transition into a new vehicle effortlessly.
Have you considered the benefits of selling your Renault Trafic instead of enduring the cost and time associated with repairs? It might just be the best decision you make this year.
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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