Any DPF experts on here.

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Not Rover/MG related but I hold the views of members here in high regard.
My sister has a 2012 Vauxhall Mokka 1.7 Turbo Diesel. Used mainly for short journies. The other day, the DPF light came on and went into limp mode. I suggested a DPF cleaner which I sourced and for a day or so, things were looking up. But no longer, it now seems to be a solid fault and she took

it to garage where they hooked it up to the computer. They say it needs:
- a new DPF
- a new sensor ( report doesn't say which one )
- a new glow plug
- new oil/filter/gaskets ( fair enough )


But the cost is truly staggering, the DPF alone is £1,376 and with the other bits, the total bill with labour is not quite 2K.


Apparently, the garage tried to do a 'forced regeneration' but the vehicle didn't want to oblige. I've been doing some research and i see some companies actually clean DPF's ( using various methods ). I was hoping someone might have actually had it done and can comment on the success (or otherwise), failing that, are there any auggestions for a cheaper alternative repair.
many thanks
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