Software won't be a problem.....it's more the "legal" route I'm thinking of........they're only about £400 to buy so why is fitting a new one so costly?

You'll only need one MOT checker to suspect and find it has no DPF and this info will get sent to DVLA which will essentially stop you  from getting an MOT test anywhere unless you have the DPF reinstated and software put back to   how it should be which will cost a hell of a lot of money. Law on DPF is far stricter than it once was with testers being struck off if they pass a vehicle they suspect to have had its DPF removed.

Lots of good businesses that specialise in cleaning or replacing DPF, back street garages usually mess this work up, so research who you use.   

I always send Christmas cards as a thank you for continuous custom, that usually reminds them to give a Xmas tip if they’re inclined to. What I receive in tips far outweighs the costs of the Xmas cards I get printed up, I change the design of my cards every year but always something with my logo on them.

They can be a nightmare but better to try and keep it in because it may not pass an MOT. Plenty of other things can begin to go wrong when removing it, mainly the software. It ends up going on a loop to try and find it and sometimes the immobiliser kicks in. I used to go a long drive once a week until I read about small metal discs that go into the diesel tank. Bought them for £40 for five and haven't had any issues since and that was years ago. Mike Brewer was advertising them, I thought it was a con but they worked for me.

Van's losing power every now and then.....it's going for a regeneration  doing to it next....guy said if that doesn't cure it they can take it out and run without one.
Have read up and it 's illegal to do this but a much cheaper option.....anybody had their DPF removed and if so any problems.

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I used to use this method until I got the tank system. All I do now is wet the SFG and then spray some hypo along and wait 10mins then go back and clean with cold water from the pole. This is the best and quickest method I have come to realise.

Being in Scotland you probably spray half the country without realising it. You’ll no doubt also ruin most of the clothes you’re wearing, get it in your hair, eyes and cover the owners garden.

If you’re now going to say you wear PPE to protect yourself it’s not going to be as quick as you’re implying.

Spraying with my wfp with jet nozzle from my PF trolly. Yes I have ruined many hats, caps and goggles but that's what I buy them for. The method suits me until something goes wrong I'll keep doing it.

You spray bleach through a PF pump?

Yes, paid extra for a chemical pump and always rinse with water when finished. I used to use degreaser but once I went on the Softwash course I began to use hypo. It leaves a better job and saves alot of time so use that now. I have regular customers that I spray their roofs with hypo every 2 years. I spray mine every year now and it still looks like new and it was replaced 15 years ago. I always get asked what I do to keep it looking new and  get new customers .