The advantages of having your own DPF cleaning machine for workshops

Nowadays, it has become a major challenge for workshop operators: Not only must they be able to meet their customers’ needs quickly and reliably – ecologically and economically sensible solutions are also in demand. An in-house cleaning machine for diesel particulate filters (DPF) and catalytic converters can play an important role here and offer numerous advantages. This article takes a closer look at the reasons for such an investment and why it is advisable for workshops to consider it.

1. Cost savings and higher margins

The use of an in-house DPF cleaning machine can help workshops to reduce costs considerably and increase their profit margins in the long term. Instead of outsourcing the cleaning of diesel particulate filters (DPFs) and catalytic converters to external service providers, workshops could carry out these activities in-house. This eliminates regular external service fees and results in significant savings.

For customers of car repair shops, replacing a dirty diesel particulate filter can often involve considerable costs and cost several thousand euros – a considerable sum for the people affected. In contrast, cleaning the filter offers a far more cost-effective option. By carrying out this cleaning in-house, the garage can pass these cost savings on to their customers and therefore offer more competitive pricing. Alternatively, the garage can use the pricing to increase their own margins and therefore increase sales.

Numerical example:

• External cleaning per filter: 200 – 1000 euros
• Own cleaning costs (material, energy): approx. 20 – 30 euros
• Savings per filter: approx. 180 – 980 Euro

Depending on the order volume, the investment in a DPF cleaning machine can pay for itself within a few months to years and brings long-term cost savings and increased profitability for the workshop.

2. Time saving and flexibility

A major advantage of having your own cleaning machine is the flexibility it offers the workshop. Workshop owners can plan the cleaning process as required without having to rely on external service providers. This can be crucial, particularly in the event of bottlenecks or emergencies, in order to serve customers quickly and minimise downtime.

Having our own cleaning machine also eliminates the waiting time for filters to be sent to external service providers and returned, which speeds up the entire process considerably. This means that customer enquiries can also be dealt with at short notice and additional orders can be accepted.

Advantages at a glance:

• No dispatch times
• Immediate availability of the machine
• More flexibility in workshop planning
• Fast processing of express orders

3. Quality control and trust

The ability to carry out the entire cleaning process in your own workshop offers the advantage of complete quality control. Workshop operators can ensure that cleaning is carried out to the highest standards and that all necessary steps are followed. This creates confidence among customers, who can be sure that their filters will be cleaned professionally and effectively.

The use of modern cleaning machines such as the AD5000 and AD7000 models from Advanpure guarantees gentle and sustainable filter regeneration. This ensures that the filters regain their full efficiency and can be used for a long time, which in turn increases customer satisfaction.

4. Expansion of the range of services

Added value for customers

The acquisition of an in-house cleaning machine for cleaning exhaust aftertreatment systems gives workshops the opportunity to significantly expand their range of services and offer their customers additional added value. By carrying out the cleaning of diesel particulate filters and catalytic converters in-house, workshops can offer their customers a comprehensive solution to vehicle problems that goes far beyond standard repairs. This means that workshops can not only carry out classic maintenance and repair work, but also integrate filter cleaning as an integral part of their services.

This additional service is particularly attractive when customers are looking for a cost-effective alternative to replacing dirty filters. A workshop that offers cleaning directly on site can respond quickly and easily to such needs. The ability to offer both replacement and cleaning sets the workshop apart from competitors who do not have their own particulate filter cleaning machine and strengthens its position as a competent partner for all questions relating to exhaust gas aftertreatment.

Customer loyalty

A broader range of services makes a decisive contribution to customer loyalty. If workshops can offer their customers a quick and efficient solution for DPF cleaning, this increases satisfaction and increases the likelihood that customers will return to the workshop for future problems. Customers appreciate the convenience of receiving all services from a single source and generally favour workshops that can cover a comprehensive range of services.

By integrating a DPF cleaning machine into the daily business, the workshop can also act as a “one-stop shop” that covers all maintenance work relating to the vehicle. This not only strengthens the loyalty of existing customers, but also attracts new customers who are impressed by the comprehensive range of services.

5. Sustainability and environmental friendliness

Environmental regulations are becoming ever stricter and both garages and vehicle owners are under pressure to find environmentally friendly solutions. Regular cleaning of diesel particulate filters and catalytic converters makes a significant contribution to reducing emissions, as dirty filters can increase pollutant levels.

By using their own cleaning machine, workshops can play their part in reducing waste and promoting sustainability. Instead of replacing filters and disposing of old filters, they are cleaned and reused. This not only protects the environment, but also helps to reduce costs.

6. Independence and competitiveness

Workshops that have their own cleaning machine are less dependent on external service providers and their availability. This independence allows them to respond more flexibly to their customers’ needs and gain a competitive advantage. This is an invaluable advantage, especially in a highly competitive market where customers often favour short-term solutions.

It also allows workshops to position themselves as experts in a specialised field and offer additional services that other workshops may not be able to provide.

7. A large market with long-term potential

The market for diesel vehicles in Germany is enormous and offers long-term potential. With 14.1 million diesel cars and a dominant share of diesel engines in commercial vehicles (approx. 95% of lorries), there is a continuous demand for the cleaning of diesel particulate filters. Strict environmental regulations such as the Euro 6 standard further increase this demand, as regular maintenance is essential in order to comply with the required emission values.

So garages need not worry about a lack of demand – in both the passenger car and commercial vehicle segments, diesel power remains a decisive factor, and with the growing requirements for emission control, the service for DPF cleaning will continue to gain in importance. This creates a stable and growing customer base that can be served by workshops with cleaning machines.

Conclusion: Increased sales and an expanded service portfolio as a competitive advantage

Purchasing a DPF cleaning machine for your workshop brings numerous economic and strategic advantages. In addition to considerable cost and time savings, such machines offer an opportunity to significantly increase margins and boost turnover. Workshop operators benefit from the fact that they can handle cleaning processes internally and thus save on expenditure for external service providers. These savings can either be passed on directly to customers in order to offer competitive prices or used to increase their own profit margins.

In addition, an in-house cleaning machine enables an expansion of the service portfolio. Workshops can offer their customers an additional, valuable service and position themselves as experts in filter cleaning. This diversification of the range contributes to customer loyalty and strengthens the workshop’s market position, as customers appreciate the advantage of receiving all the necessary services in one place.

In the long term, investing in a cleaning machine is therefore not only an opportunity to reduce costs, but also opens up additional sources of revenue and strengthens the workshop’s competitive position.