D R Automotive Reviews 7

TrustScore 4 out of 5

4.2

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  1. Vehicle Repair

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We are both an AA and RAC approved independent repair centre. For customer convenience, we operate a free vehicle pick-up & drop-off service covering Stone, Eccleshall, Stafford and Stoke-on-Trent. Call 01785 816785


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4.2

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TrustScore 4 out of 5

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

D.R Automotive are excellent

D.R Automotive are excellent. I have used them for years. I live in Burton-On-Trent but I travel to Stone because I can rely on their professional work and support with every problem I have had with my vehicles. Once again I thank you for my repair today.

27 March 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Fabulous service

Fabulous service. Came out to me when I broke down, got my car going and took me back to the garage while they did the repairs. No call out fee added to my bill and what a friendly bunch they are. Would highly recommend.

7 April 2021
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Had my mercedes e class lazer tracking…

Had my mercedes e class lazer tracking done with Dr automotive. fantastic results and friendly professional service I would recommend them to eany one thanks guys.

18 March 2021
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Thank you Mark for taking time to review.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Fantastic customer service

Fantastic customer service, can not fault DR Automotive at all. The staff were helpful and friendly. Would recommend.

19 June 2020
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Rated 3 out of 5 stars

If you can't fix it just be honest and say...

I purchased my car with a 3 month warranty with a company called Motorway Direct, it developed a hesitation problem within the first week and I was directed to Halfords initially who had it in for a day and held their hands up and said that they could not find the fault (No charge). I was then directed to DR Automotive in Stone by the Warranty Company. They kept the car for 4 days and charged the warranty company over £230.00 for fitting components that turned out were not required. Contacted them within a week to inform them the fault was still present and felt the response was rather negative and not interested. Had to take it then to W.T.Bell's in Burslem who informed me that the EGR Valve and Oil Cooler needed replacing and it was a main dealer job. The Mechanic there Christian, went the extra mile and rang the main dealer and warranty company and arranged it all for us. We went to the main dealer a week later who found the fault straight away and fixed it at a cost of over £650.00. Plus one part was replaced under the extended warranty which would have sent the bill to over £1000.00. I wish garages could be honest with you if the fault is above their technical capability and not put you through the inconvenience of keeping your car for 4 days.

25 November 2019
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Reply from D R Automotive

Hi, and thank you for the review,
The reason we had your vehicle for 4 days was due to the authorisation process with the warranty company and time for parts to be ordered and delivered we have no control over this.
As for parts not being required the air flowmeter was tested and had failed also the cap could not hold the correct pressure so was also replaced.
The EGR was tested and passed testing at the time we had the vehicle and completed a 10 mile road test. (This information was taken from our job card.)
As for our response when you called back I'm sorry your feel this way and I can't really comment as your review was over 16 months ago.
We have only just been made aware of this review and didn't even know we had a trust pilot profile, we have not set this up but have taken ownership of it today.
For anyone reading this review please take a wider view of all the review platforms such as facebook , bookmygarage, google, yell and many more and you will get a more accurate picture of our standing in the industry.
I believe looking at all of Mr Rhodes reviews we have been unfairly reviewed due to the saga he had with his Volvo purchase.
Thank you Dec Roberts CAE AMIMI.

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