DLG Auto Services - Wakefield Reviews 

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TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

4.3

Ripley Drive, Normanton Industrial Estate, WF6 1TZ Wakefield, GB


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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I was kept in touch with the ongoing repair at all times and the collection and delivery service was excellent. Iwas very pleased with the end result.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I'm so pleased that my car was repaired by this company. Great service from the start, from collecting my car, leaving me a decent courtesy car and keeping me updated along the way. My car was return... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Vehicle collection and return service very convenient and well executed. Car repairs completed to our full satisfaction and within the estimated time span. Car returned in a clean condition. Very plea... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I couldn't recommend these guys enough they've done an outstanding job on the repairs of my car after a crash, all the bodywork alignment is perfect, the paint is perfect. Great communication from sta... See more


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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  • Ripley Drive, Normanton Industrial Estate, WF6 1TZ, Wakefield, United Kingdom

  • 0345 3031704

4.3

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TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

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Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Not overly impressed by DLG

Efficient collection, reasonable finish to the repair of my vehicle. Bullish tactics in telling me I had to exchange the rental car back for my repaired own vehicle or there would be costs incurred. Once arranged my car was delivered back at the time stipulated by DLG well in fact 20 minutes earlier but that's by the by. The car was also supposed to come back clean, the interior had a sympathetic tidy round but the outside had been washed at least the day before but had been kept outside overnight and it was dirty with rain and dust water.
In short, decent repair work but poor customer service and attention to detail.

July 31, 2024
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We appreciate your feedback and understand your concerns about the customer service experience. We strive to provide excellent service to all our customers, and we will use your feedback to improve our processes.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

They offered me a brilliant service

They offered me a brilliant service. Very happy to recommend them

July 30, 2024
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Thank you for your kind words! We're delighted to hear you were happy with our service and that you'd recommend us. We strive to provide a positive experience for all our customers.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very efficient and effective.

Very efficient and effective.
I was kept informed of progress on the repair. Collection and delivery of my car before and after repair was exactly on the date and time stated. The repair was excellent, full Mark's DLG.

July 30, 2024
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We appreciate your kind words and are thrilled to hear about your positive experience. It's wonderful to know that you were kept informed throughout the repair process and that the collection and delivery of your car went smoothly. We strive to provide excellent service and are glad that the repair met your expectations.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very pleased with the repair

Friendly and helpful staff; kept in the know as to how the repairs were going on; car returned perfect, and even cleaner than when it went. Couldn't tell where the repair was done, and re-spraying was spot on

July 8, 2024
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We appreciate your kind words and are thrilled to hear about your positive experience. It's wonderful to know that our staff were friendly and helpful, and that you were kept informed throughout the repair process. We strive to provide excellent service and are delighted that you were happy with the quality of the repairs and the cleanliness of your vehicle.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Car repairs

I was very easy to go through the whole process

July 23, 2024
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We're thrilled to hear you had a positive experience!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great service and job done to perfection

Great service and job done to perfection

July 16, 2024
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We truly appreciate your kind words and are delighted to hear that you were satisfied with our service and the quality of our work. Thank you for taking the time to share your positive experience.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Generally a very good service and…

Generally a very good service and repair although contacts were made by land line rather than mobile phone despite DLG being informed that we would be away during the repair. Problem quickly resolved when the mistake was identified and DLG were contacted about this

July 3, 2024
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Was told numerous times our car would…

Was told numerous times our car would be ready first 1 week then another week eventually 4 weeks

July 3, 2024
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Sorry to hear you did not have a great experience. Unfortunately there was a delay in returning your vehicle due to the delivery of parts which was outside of our control. I apologise if you feel there was a lack of communication during this time.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Very good finish

My car went for repair following an incident. DLG were appointed repairer. They collected my car and returned after repair completed. My car was returned with damage to the drivers door. However the company repaired the damage and provided a hire car for duration of the repair.
I have no complaints regarding the service.

June 28, 2024
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Repairs

DLG auto services repaired our Range Rover following an accident, they were very good, efficient and kept us up to date throughout.

June 19, 2024
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Did not repair my car properly wing is…

Did not repair my car properly wing is still miss aligned car has been to them 3 times now some one coming in Tuesday to rectify agian every time they take comes backs with damage else where including scathes and a broken windscreen

May 21, 2024
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Reply from DLG Auto Services - Wakefield

We apologise for the inconvenience and frustration you've experienced with the repairs to your car. We understand how important it is to have a vehicle that is in proper working condition.

Thank you for bringing these issues to our attention. Your feedback is essential in helping us improve our services and provide a better experience for our customers.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great service

Great service great repairs to my car good notifications about progress of repairs al in all first class service

May 21, 2024
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Paintwork is brilliant, but

So, my car had a rear end shunt, quite minor damage, but three electrical faults were reported along with the body damage.
My light failure notification on the dashboard says that since the crash, my left rear tail lamp has failed, my right rear tail lamp has failed, my left rear tail lamp has failed, my right rear tail lamp has failed (yes, I get the messages twice) some other strange error messages appear, and since the accident my tailgate has opened twice, while driving!. Once before the repair once since the 'repair'
Fortunately the second time was while I was on an empty 30MPH road, so I could stop and close it.

I was told, after my car had been assessed, that a Merc specialist would be called in to solve the issue. This obviously has not happened. I sent a message to DLG, but got no response, so I fear my car will have to be sent to somewhere else at my own expense. I have very little faith in this garage, although the paint job is first class. I think they spent more time making notes on how dirty my car was, rather than fixing it. As the driver of the car that drove into me was at fault (by admission and video evidence) I feel very unhappy that I have to pay for repairs that were not present before the accident.

This is not the first time such an issue has occured with this company. But as stated, the paint work is excellent.

Update
My car has been back, for the second time today following the repair. I really hoped I could give at least one more star following my initial review. But I have actually removed a star. I would remove the remaining one if at all possible.
Following the accident, I had warning lights on my dashboard, and the boot lid would open randomly, even when driving (one case was middle lane of the M62)
Bad as that may be, it has been clearly stated that my dog travels with me.... In the boot! (My car is a c-class estate with plenty of room... Just for those of you concerned about my transport arrangements for my best friend)

According to a phone call following the first return visit, today they replaced the lock, the control and the boot motor.... I forget the full details of what was promised.

So they called me today to tell me it was ready to collect. I asked about the error messages on the dashboard, and was told there are no error messages on my dashboard. So when I sat in the car and turned the ignition on, I was not entirely surprised to see one of the error messages was still there.
So some chap came out to have a look... Firstly he complained my car smells of dog.... Er, my main worry about the random boot opening is because I HAVE A DOG!.

Then came the explanation as to why the error messages don't matter because there wasn't a fault. Well, there is a fault, when an error message appears, even if if there is no cause. In the end, he replaced a bulb, and at the moment (less than 6 hours, I have been clear of dashboard warnings)
My current issues are multiple. One, I had been clearly told there were no error messages. That was proven to be false.... Therefore I have no faith that anyone at DLG autos has taken the repair of my vehicle seriously. I have no faith the repairs have been carried out properly. I have no faith that my dog, the one that smells like a... Oh, yes, smells like a dog is safe while we are driving. I hate my car now, I feel my dog is at risk every time we drive anywhere.
If all of that was not bad enough, when I tried to explain that my car did not behave like this before the accident, the exact words this manager (whatever title he has) said were
"I only have your word for that"

How insulting can you be? I would have left the two stars if not for that revolting comment.

I would seriously recommend that you stay away from this place.

So I have been offended, I have doubts about the safety of my car, and someone ran in to me, the accident was not my fault. So I feel like I am being punished for the mistake made by a young driver. I am seriously unhappy.

This update has been edited multiple times because I am so unspeakably angry, my spelling and grammar suffered. This final version is the best I am able to present.

April 25, 2024
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Thank you for leaving your review, sorry to hear you did not have a great experience. I have made the site aware of your comments If you would like to discuss matters further please contact us direct

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