DCM Autocentres

Automotive workshop in Shaftesbury and Blandford

DCM Autocentres is a vehicle workshop with two locations in Dorset, in the south-west of England: one in Shaftesbury and one in Blandford St Mary. The company presents itself as a specialist in car maintenance and repair in both towns and their surrounding areas, with services ranging from tyre replacement to electronic diagnostics.

The workshop states experience with brands such as Audi, Volkswagen, Mercedes, BMW and Land Rover, among others, and says it services any make and model. Its technical team works with up-to-date diagnostic tools, according to the company's own description.

Mechanical and maintenance services

The workshop's offering covers routine maintenance and repair operations:

• Servicing: full or interim service, with oil change and safety and fluid level checks.
• Brakes: replacement and repair of pads, discs and brake fluid.
• Clutch and gearbox: repair and replacement of clutches and gearbox components.
• Cambelt and wet belts: replacement following manufacturer intervals.
• Suspension and steering: repair of shock absorbers, springs and steering components.
• Air conditioning: service to restore cooling and airflow, from gas recharges to repair of faulty components.
• Diagnostics: identification of faults from warning lights or performance issues.

Tyres, alignment and mobile service

The company describes itself as a tyre fitting specialist. In addition to tyre changes and puncture repairs, it carries out wheel balancing and alignment. It also offers a mobile tyre fitting service, which travels to the customer's home or workplace.

MOT and regulatory compliance

DCM Autocentres carries out UK MOT inspections, which check vehicle emissions and safety standards. The workshop states that, if the inspection requires repairs, it informs the customer transparently about what is needed to pass the test.

Finance and reviews

The company offers 0% finance plans to make unexpected repairs easier to pay for. In its presentation it highlights a 4.9-star rating on Google Reviews, and the site itself shows a reviews block with a score of 4.8 out of 530 reviews. Among the comments collected, customers mention the staff's attentiveness, clear explanations of the work without pressure, the online system with a breakdown and photos of findings, and the possibility of collecting the vehicle outside business hours via a lockbox system.

Two locations in Dorset

The workshop operates from two locations: the Shaftesbury site, in Longmead, and the Blandford site, on Bournemouth Road, Blandford St Mary. Each location has its own contact phone number and email address, and the company allows online appointment booking.

Locations and premises

Shaftesbury site: Unit 4-5, Longmead, Shaftesbury, SP7 8PL · Phone: 01747 851 654

Blandford site: Bournemouth Rd, Blandford St Mary, DT11 9LW · Phone: 01258 488 667