DLG Auto Services - Castle Donington Reviews 

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TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

4.3

Sills Road, Unit 10B, DE74 2US Castle Donington, England, GB


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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I am just so greatful to get my car back after waiting a considerable amount of time and as I’ve picked it up, it’s just in the best condition I could have asked for! I’m raised my concerns with DLG g... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Just had our car repaired by DLG Auto Services through Churchill Insurance after extensive damage. What an absolutely top class service from start to finish. I don't know where to start. Car collect... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Repairs done to an excellent standard (looks as new) after rear impact collision completed. Was very pleasantly surprised how quickly this was done in just a week - was expecting much longer with new... See more

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

The repairs were fine, good quality. The main issue was the four dates I was given for completion, firstly around Christmas, then end of December, then 2 dates in January. Eventually it was read... 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.

Contact info

  • Sills Road, Unit 10B, DE74 2US, Castle Donington, England, United Kingdom

  • 0345 3031615

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TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

They caused damage to premium car A45 AMG

They caused damage to premium car, never returned to date had to phone Direct Line i am classed as vulnerable adult, use inexperienced staff.
The receptionists lie and make excuses up, do not deal with…

July 1, 2025
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Reply from DLG Auto Services - Castle Donington

We apologise for the repeated inconveniences you've faced with your vehicle repairs. It's understandable that you're frustrated and disappointed with the issues.

We genuinely value your feedback and will use it as an opportunity to improve our processes and ensure that such incidents do not occur in the future. Thank you for bringing these matters to our attention, and we sincerely hope that we can regain your confidence in our services once these issues are resolved.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

You broke my door handle then denied it…

You broke my door handle then denied it !!

July 10, 2025
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Reply from DLG Auto Services - Castle Donington

Hello there, we are sorry to hear you did not have a great experience and we were unable to resolve the matter. I have made the site aware of your comments.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Damage made very good

The car was picked up and delivered back on time
The damage repair was of a high standard
The car was immaculate inside and out
The same person picked up and delivered and was knowledgeable and polite

July 3, 2025
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Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Overall a challenging experience.

Overall a challenging experience. Centre staff that I engaged with were polite and helpful, however the quality of the initial repair was poor- 2x door seals, and an external door trim not fitted correctly, a decal with blisters , missing trim stud. Also the car was returned filthy - dust and debris all over required full valet.

During rework, they also supplied a courtesy car, however, with one tyre with a small cut and less than 2 mm tread!

Clearly the quality standards, checking and assurance process has broken down in multiple areas, or the company is just cutting corners to avoid cost.

Overall not the customer experience that should be expected of a major UK company! I am unlikely to use this repair shop again.

June 20, 2025
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Reply from DLG Auto Services - Castle Donington

We apologise for the repeated inconveniences you've faced with your vehicle repairs. It's understandable that you're frustrated and disappointed with the issues.

We genuinely value your feedback and will use it as an opportunity to improve our processes and ensure that such incidents do not occur in the future. Thank you for bringing these matters to our attention.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Good service

Yes everything went well Good service

June 3, 2025
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Reply from DLG Auto Services - Castle Donington

Thank you for your review, we’re delighted to hear you are pleased with your repairs and our service.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very good company

Very good company . all the staff I delt with where very professional and very helpfull.my car came back lookin new.the repair job was fantastic .the car looked like new.thank you all for a very good job .

June 3, 2025
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Passat cc

I am very satisfied. Very nice, understanding and friendly service for a person with poor English. My car repaired better than I expected

May 30, 2025
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Poor and terrible work with my car I…

Poor and terrible work with my car I had to take my car bk after they said my car was done, an I’m still not happy with the work

May 27, 2025
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Reply from DLG Auto Services - Castle Donington

Sorry to hear you did not have a great experience and we were unable to resolve the matter to your satisfaction. If there are any issues you would still like us to address, please get in touch with us directly.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

My car returned back with more damage…

My car returned back with more damage they have done for the second time I would not pay them with washers very bad repairs, don’t understand why the insurance companies use them when we have better repairs done near to my home.

May 14, 2025
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Reply from DLG Auto Services - Castle Donington

We understand your frustration with the condition of the car upon its return. We strive to provide a seamless and positive experience for our customers, and it's clear that we fell short of your expectations in this instance. We appreciate you bringing this to our attention and will use your feedback to improve our processes.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I would not recommend.

I had my car sent here from Churchill insurance around early March after someone hit my car.
I only had my car back on Wednesday 14th May. It has been back 4 times since first went in. The lack of concern and speed in which to sort for me has been ridiculous and disgusting.
The first time my car came back it was disgusting inside - they had done work not covered seats and fine powder all over seats and floor & left dirt & oil marks inside. I was told we don’t valet ? I didn’t ask for that but it’s not unreasonable to expect your vehicle returned to the same standard sent in. I sent in pictures no one cared. 2 weeks later it had to go back as 2 jobs not done - the came took my car and called to tell me need to order part returning car will rebook once in. I asked why was part not ordered first - to which I was told needed to see what to order this could have been done by someone coming out and checking at my premises rather than take car away and bring back and not put me out.
2/3 weeks later my car taken again for the 2 jobs to be done - returned back to me 1 job done ? I called and was told we are booked up can’t do until 2 weeks. I asked why was it not checked jobs done before returned to me - no answer. I booked again and done this week finally. I asked for a manager to call me 2 weeks ago and again this week - no call. They don’t care I was messed about or inconvenienced.
I would never use this place again.

May 14, 2025
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Reply from DLG Auto Services - Castle Donington

Hello, we are sorry to hear you did not have a great experience. I have made the site aware of your comments to prevent similar situations from happening in the future.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Please be communicative.

The end result of my vehicle repair has proved, so far, to be very good and would have merited 5 stars in that respect but sadly, the process in getting there was much less so.

I was regularly sent texts giving me completion dates which turned out to be totally wrong and conflicting. I understand that many parts had to be obtained and that delays naturally occur , but the automated system for sending out such texts needs some attention as it is confusing and creates disappointment and uncertainty.

Communication was very bad. On almost every occasion I tried to ring, an answer service invited me to leave a message which I did. Not one message received the courtesy of a response . When I did manage to speak to a human being, apart from one extremely helpful lady whose name I did not record but who handed the vehicle over to me at the end, the rest all seemed untrained and appear to have read standard information from a screen and would not listen to anything I tried to say or ask, but would talk through me in a determined way but without attempting to answer any of my concerns. More importantly, they refused to try to put me through to anyone who had a clue as to what the position actually was, saying "he's busy" or "he's not in" and not telling me who "he" was or if "he" would call me back.

While the quality of the Company's technical workmanship appears to be more than adequate, my experience with them was marred by a lack of information, false information and an apparent lack of interest by, bar one, inadequately trained or prepared staff answering the phone.

It created, in my case, an unhappy atmosphere in an already distressing situation. The entry in the date of experience section below should read, if it had allowed me to make such an entry. "From 26th March to 2nd May 2025" which is the period when the Company had my vehicle

May 2, 2025
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Reply from DLG Auto Services - Castle Donington


Hello, thank you for leaving your review. Whilst we are glad to have gotten the repair side spot on, we are sorry to hear that you didn't have a great experience. I have passed your feedback to the site's manager to improve the customer journey in the future.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great Company

Great company to work with. They kept me updated of the progress of the repair, there is an online portal which you cam access without having to wait to speak with someone on the phone. Quality of the repair was excellent.

May 6, 2025

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