Farmer Autocare Reviews

Very disappointing experience.

Very disappointing experience. My car failed its MOT emissions test and after a Cataclean treatment and retest, I was advised that the catalytic converter had likely reached the end of its life and would need replacing at a quoted cost of around £900–£1200. I was told the emissions had only improved slightly and that replacement of the catalytic converter was the next step. Considering the age and mileage of the car, I decided to seek further advice before agreeing to such an expensive repair. After taking advice elsewhere, I was advised to continue driving the car properly on motorway runs to allow the Cataclean treatment and emissions system to work effectively, especially given my usual short-trip driving pattern. After doing this over the weekend, I independently had the emissions tested again at another MOT centre and the emissions passed comfortably. I then returned for the MOT retest, which the car passed successfully. I was also charged £25 for the retest. I appreciate that diagnostics can sometimes be difficult, but I am disappointed that such an expensive repair was recommended so quickly without exploring or advising further practical steps first. The experience caused unnecessary stress and concern.