DLG Auto Services Reviews 10,702

TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

4.6

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Review summary

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Considering 1,025 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers consistently praise the excellent service, highlighting the helpful and professional staff. Many people noted the high quality of repairs and the exceptional customer service, with frequent updates and a smooth process from start to finish. However, some people were dissatisfied with the product, mentioning issues such as missed scratches, unfinished repairs, and new damage upon return. A few other people also felt that the quality of parts used was poor, leading to recurring problems, and some experienced delays and a lack of communication regarding their vehicle's status.

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Service

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Staff

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Quality

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Customer service

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Reviews shaping this summary

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

A woman ran into the back of my car and within an hour Direct line insurance (who DLG motors are a part of) phoned me up and said DLG would collect my car. A few days later they did. I was kept... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We were referred to DLG Basildon through our insurance and the service was too class from collecting our car till it was dropped back. They arranged the hire car and kept us informed during the repair... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The original repair was good apart from they had missed a small scratch on the top of the door. After sending a picture to Simon Bennett they asked me to take the car back to see what they could do. J... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I was directed to DLGAutoServ by my insurance company. I filled out the relevant online form on Saturday 14 February, my car was collected on Monday 16th and was returned to me repaired on 19th. Apart... See more

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Company details

  1. Auto Repair Shop

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DLG Auto Services is Direct Line Group’s UK network of bodyshops, today consisting of 23 garages nationwide which makes us one of the largest repair groups in the UK. We repair around 100,000 accident damaged cars every year, and all cars are repaired to British Kitemark BS 10125 standard, the British safety standard for vehicle damage repair. All repair work comes with a 5-year guarantee, and we are committed to ensuring we meet the manufacturers repair standards to ensure our customers vehicles are repaired to the highest standards. By investing in new technologies, we are preparing the business for the future and will have a better understanding of how technology will affect the design and manufacture of cars. Our high operating efficiency allows us to deliver excellent cost control whilst meeting our environmental targets through lowering emissions and increased recycling. We are exploring a range of solutions to embed our environmental goals as part of our emissions reduction strategy, including using alternative fuels such as hydrogenated vegetable oil and energy efficient lighting. Safety and quality are really at the heart of everything we do, and it is paramount that you would use us again and recommend us to your friends and family.

5 year guarantee

5 year guarantee provided on all work

We provide a 5 year guarantee on all of our repairs.

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4.6

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TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very Good

Very Good! I appreciate your services. Thanks

12 May 2026
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Reply from DLG Auto Services

We're happy to hear that you appreciate our services. Thank you for your positive feedback; it means a lot to us.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very professional .

Very professional and friendly to deal with. Kept me informed throughout whilst car was in garage for bodywork work repair. Couldn't fault them. Repair was excellent and car returned looking like new.

11 May 2026
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Reply from DLG Auto Services

We're happy to hear you had a positive experience with our professional and friendly team. It's great to know you were well-informed and satisfied with the excellent repair work. Thank you!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The original repair was good apart from…

The original repair was good apart from they had missed a small scratch on the top of the door. After sending a picture to Simon Bennett they asked me to take the car back to see what they could do. Jamie came out off his lunch brake and polished out the scratch and even had a look at a couple more that were not related to the repair. Couldn’t ask for better service what a top guy and a real asset to DLG!

30 April 2026
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Reply from DLG Auto Services

We're happy to hear that the initial repair met your expectations. We appreciate you bringing the scratch to our attention. It's great that we could resolve the issue quickly, and we're glad you were pleased with the service. Thank you for your feedback!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Car went in on the 6th may i was…

Car went in on the 6th may i was surprised when they phone me on the 7th to say my car was ready, my car was gleaming when i picked it up so well done DLG.
Kenny mcgall

7 May 2026
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Reply from DLG Auto Services

We're happy to hear that your car was ready quickly and that you were pleased with the results. Thank you for your positive feedback; we appreciate it!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great service, would recommend.

Great service from start to finish. Polite staff, kept informed of progress with vehicle repairs.

Picked up and dropped off my vehicle with no problems and kept to the time slots I was given.

Car now returned and looks as good as new.

Thanks for your excellent and professional service.

5 May 2026
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Reply from DLG Auto Services

We're happy to hear that you experienced great service from start to finish! It's wonderful to know our staff was polite and kept you informed, and that the vehicle pick-up/drop-off went smoothly. Thank you for your positive feedback.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The communication while waiting on my…

The communication while waiting on my car getting fixed

6 May 2026
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Reply from DLG Auto Services

We're glad you were informed about your car's repair process. Our team appreciates your feedback and your time. Thank you!

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Used Basildon DLG service as insurance…

Used Basildon DLG service as insurance referred , The time taken extremely longer than Estimated time given and also every time a new date give that kept changing without advance notice of change instead client had to chase the garage to confirm the validity of dates .

6 May 2026
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Reply from DLG Auto Services

We appreciate your feedback. We're sorry the repair took longer than estimated, and the dates changed without notice. We'll review this with our team.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

No customer service from Assessor

My car was collected on a Thursday, I was told I would get a call on the Friday from the Assessor, which I did not. I tried calling on the Saturday but they dont work at weekend so I rang again on the Monday, the receptionist was sympathetic and although she could not get hold of him at that moment she said she would leave a message to call me. I still did not receive a call and called AGAIN on Tuesday and the Receptionist left another message. I eventually got a call back from a parts technician who told me they were waiting for parts and there was a delay due to an IT issue at Suzuki. Later that day I finally got a call from the Assessor who told me the same as the parts guy and said he would keep me posted on progress. I got a text the same day saying the work would be completed on the following Monday. i heard nothing more and eventually called AGAIN on the Monday and spoke to someone in the Parts Department and was told they had found another part that was needed and had to order this from Suzuki, I was AGAIN promised I would be kept updated. On the Wednesday I got a call for the receptionist and arranged for the care to be returned on the Thursday. The collection and delivery drivers were very friendly and helpful as were the Reception staff but the level of actual service fell well below my expectations and the promises I was made. My car was away for two week, which is in excess of the 7-10 days I was advised and as I am disabled I rely very much on my car. The repairs seem to be OK although I have an issue with an alarm that keeps going off but I will ask my mechanic about this when I take the car for Service and MOT in a few days time as I cannot be without my car while DLG sort this out.

17 April 2026
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Reply from DLG Auto Services

We appreciate your feedback and we're sorry your experience fell short of expectations. We understand the inconvenience caused by the delays and communication issues, especially given your reliance on your car. We'll review what happened to improve our service and communication. We're glad the drivers and reception staff were helpful.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great admin staff

Great admin staff. Kept up to date with progress. Friendly staff collected the car. Really pleased with the repair work. The real bonus was the valeting. Neighbours thought I had a new car.

28 April 2026
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Reply from DLG Auto Services

We're happy to hear that you were pleased with our admin and repair teams! It's great to know you were kept updated and that you appreciated the valet service.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

VW golf

After my accident and damage to my VW golf , I left it in DLG auto services care They promptly picked the car up at my convenience, carried out all repairs to the body and returned one week later
The communication throughout this process was first class Again a big thank you to everybody involved in getting my car back on the road .

21 April 2026
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Reply from DLG Auto Services

We're happy to hear that the repair process, including the communication and vehicle return, met your expectations following the accident. We appreciate your positive feedback and thank you for trusting us to get your car back on the road.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Would Highly Recommend

DLG Auto Services repaired my car after an accident I was involved in. They came and picked up my car exactly when they said they would without any hassle. I was provided a courtesy car and it was immaculate and a lovely car. I had to phone them and ask them to make mine a rush job if possible as I my own car was due for an MOT and I was then leaving for Scotland. DLG Auto Services really could not have been more helpful. The girls on the phones were lovely and very polite and helpful and although they had to wait for parts, they were really quick and I had my vehicle back in double quick time so thank you DLG Auto Services

28 April 2026
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Reply from DLG Auto Services

We're happy to hear that the repair process, courtesy car, and expedited service met your needs. We appreciate your kind words regarding our team's helpfulness and politeness. Thank you for your positive feedback!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Fantastic Experience

I can’t recommend DLG Auto Services highly enough.
My daughter was involved in an accident back in October, and only recently—thanks to the warmer weather—we discovered a minor issue with the air conditioning not working.

I’ll be honest, given the time that had passed since the original repair, I was expecting a difficult conversation. However, from the very first contact with Kelly in the office through to Steve confirming the work was complete, the service was outstanding.

Everyone I dealt with, both office staff and technicians, were professional, courteous, and genuinely helpful. The vehicle was inspected within two hours of the initial report, the fault was quickly identified, parts were ordered without delay, and the car was booked in and repaired while I waited.

A truly fantastic customer experience from start to finish. Thank you to the whole team at DLG Auto Services.

29 April 2026
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Reply from DLG Auto Services

We appreciate you taking the time to share your experience. We're glad to hear that you received outstanding service and that our team was professional and helpful in resolving the issue with the air conditioning. Thank you for your kind words!

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

The quality of repair was excellent

The quality of repair was excellent, but the time it took was much longer than expected. They did not keep us up to date with progress , so had to keep ringing, in all it took just over 8 weeks.

28 April 2026
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Reply from DLG Auto Services

We appreciate your feedback and are glad the repair quality met your expectations. We regret the extended time frame and communication issues you experienced. We will review our processes to improve our updates.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Communication great

Communication great
customer care Great
the way they treated me and the car with respect
the person who made the call to the one delivered, I can't find any fault.
there was delay in parts arriving, I never had to chase them , they kept me updated

28 April 2026
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Reply from DLG Auto Services

We're happy to hear that you were pleased with our communication and customer care. We appreciate your recognition of the respect shown to you and your car, and that our updates were helpful during the parts delay.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

First class admin

First class admin, friendly staff, faultless work on my Mini Cooper, thank you

28 April 2026
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Reply from DLG Auto Services

We're happy to hear that you had a positive experience with our admin and staff, and that you were satisfied with our work. Thank you!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent quick service picked up…

Excellent quick service picked up vehicle provided replacement car for duration of repairs kept informed of progress throughout car came back immaculate condition cleaned in and outside well done to their team.

27 April 2026
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Reply from DLG Auto Services

We're delighted to hear you received excellent and quick service! It's great to know you were well-informed and that your car returned in immaculate condition. Thanks for your positive feedback.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Avoid i had a really bad experience…

Avoid i had a really bad experience with this garage after an accident i have received my car back worse than what it was came back to me with sensor issues, Awful experience when asked I was told to take my car to dealers for a full diagnostic report which would cost me £750 ,and old woman which i believe may have been one of the staff was very rude,hope she faces the same issue! Karma is real!

10 April 2026
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Reply from DLG Auto Services

We regret to hear about the issues you experienced after the accident and the condition of your car upon its return. We'll investigate these concerns to improve our service. Thank you for your feedback.

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