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NOx sensor bypass: legal, off-road, export?

NOx sensors fail more often than glow-plugs on modern diesels. Dealers quote £350–£480 per sensor and vans have two. Online sellers push £40 “emulators” that spoof the reading and clear the dash light in seconds. Tempting—but is a NOx sensor bypass legal on UK roads? Short answer: no. Long answer:…

Technician using a handheld diagnostic tool inside a van during a mobile AdBlue reset

Peugeot P20EE AdBlue tank fault – fast mobile fix

7 a.m., A50 lay-by outside Stoke. A Peugeot Boxer fridge van sits idling while the driver scrolls panic posts on his phone. The dash flashes P20EE – SCR efficiency below threshold; a “No start in 700 km” countdown has already begun. The dealer quoted two weeks and £2,100 for a…

Close-up of a blue AdBlue cap beside a black diesel cap on a silver van – header for AdBlue removal Stoke on Trent

What to Do If Your Car Won’t Start Due to AdBlue Issues

Dash shows a yellow AdBlue lamp and a countdown like “No start in 500 miles” or “Service AdBlue”? Even with a full tank, some vans refuse to fire once the lock is active. The good news: **not every case needs parts**. This guide explains why it happens, what you can…

Technician preparing diagnostic tool to read vehicle fault codes inside a car

DPF vs AdBlue delete – what’s legal in 2025?

“Should I delete the DPF, the AdBlue system, or both?” That question lands in my inbox daily—especially now the 2025 emissions tweaks have hit the UK statute book. Remove the wrong bit and you could face £1,000–£2,500 fines under the updated Road Vehicles (Construction and Use) Regs. Keep reading for…

Close-up of a car's AdBlue and diesel filler caps inside the fuel door

Mercedes Sprinter AdBlue fault codes – P20E8 to P204F explained

Sprinter drivers love the van but hate the blue DEF lamp. Since 2021 I’ve cleared more than 250 Sprinter AdBlue faults around Stoke-on-Trent, and the P-code gang is almost always the same: P20E8, P20E9, P13DF, P204F, U029E. Mercedes’ own November 2024 technical bulletin lists them as the top warranty claims…

Adblue heater

Winter AdBlue Heater Fault? Keep Your Van Running in Stoke

-3 °C at 6 a.m. on Victoria Road, windscreen white, courier deadlines calling. You key the Sprinter and the blue light joins the crackling frost: P13DF – heater circuit open. No heater means thick, jelly-like urea that the pump can’t pull, and the countdown to “No start” begins. Each winter…

adblue maintenance

How to Top Up AdBlue Without Spills – 5-Minute Van Guide

Crusty white crystals down the side of your van? That’s dried AdBlue and it only takes one rushed top-up to make the mess. Worse, spilled fluid corrodes paint and fools the level sensor, lighting the dreaded countdown. Follow the five-minute method below to refill cleanly anywhere in Stoke-on-Trent—lay-by, yard or…

Mechanic reading P20E8 AdBlue fault code on an OBD scanner inside a Mercedes Sprinter

Sprinter AdBlue Fault Codes – P20E8, P204F & More | Mobile Fix

Own a Sprinter? You’ve probably seen the blue DEF lamp at the worst possible moment—loading pallets in Longton or queuing for fuel on the A50. Since 2021 I’ve cleared 250+ Sprinter AdBlue faults across Staffordshire. Below is the crib-sheet I keep in my van: what each code means, quick checks…

Driver topping up AdBlue while dashboard shows “No start in 500 miles” countdown

No start in 500 miles? Quick dashboard reset for AdBlue

You climb into the Crafter at 6 a.m., slap the key round and—bam—“NO START IN 500 MILES” glares back. Panic follows: Will I make the Stafford run? How much is a new tank? Relax. That blue countdown is a software trip-wire, not a death sentence. In most cases a top-up…

van emissions

Euro 7 Emissions 2025: What Stoke Diesel Vans Must Do About AdBlue

What Euro 7 demands Euro 7 sets the bar higher than any standard before it. The headline figure: 60 mg/km NOx – the same target petrol cars already meet. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0} Real-world tests up to 200,000 km instead of lab-only checks. On-board emission monitors that ping authorities if levels creep up.…