The Best Car Repair And Mot Garages in Shaftesbury, Dorset, United Kingdom (2025)

This was the first time we used Fairview having been recommended by a friend. From the time of booking to the car being return it was so easy. The car was collected from home and dropped baxk which was extremely convenient to us The staff were friendly and experienced. We would highly recommend using this garage.

I have only praise to give to Fairview. They brought a car back to life that had been sitting on our driveway for over a year, and I really thought it was heading for the scrap heap. They didn't give up on it - even towing it from our house to their garage. They fixed it keeping the price as competitive as they could, and we have our car back again, in excellent working order, for a fraction of the cost of buying a second hand one. I am a very satisfied and grateful customer!

Marcus and the team at Fairview Vehicle Services are brilliant! We have taken our cars to them for years and will continue to do so. Courteous, professional and thorough. Great service all round A+ couldn't try harder!

Explained the problem after assessing, sent an estimate which I accepted. My car was collected for the work to be done, on returning it was explained that the job had taken longer that expected a full explaination given. I was happy with the final invoice. A very helpful team only to willing to help.

Came in for a new headlight bulb and the man very kindly fitted it for me within minutes. Couldn’t have asked for a better service, thank you!

Brilliant! Very helpful on the ‘phone. Then fitted wiper blades for me in the freezing weather. Great service! Thank you.

Just had some help from Guy today, regarding a problem with my exhaust and was blown away by the lengths he went to to help me. Did the research I needed, found the part, ordered it and got it in within a few hours and then explained to me exactly how to fit it. This is the second time I’ve received similar outstanding service at Automative.

What a top Gent- I phoned in advance to see if they had the part I needed, arrived shortly afterwards, then he proceeded to fit it without asking for any labour costs (I did insist on paying more, as was deserved after being such a huge help). Highly recommended!

Great garage - I’ve been using Elite here and in Sussex for years. Great quality work and people that genuinely try to do their best for you. I got told I didn’t need a second tyre when I’d already booked both. Very happy will keep coming back! Thanks guys.

Absolutely fantastic service throughout! Had an appointment with them to run a preliminary check on my vehicle, the whole process from making the appointment to the diagnose process and offering suggestions were all done in an extreme professional manner. Great service!

Elite garage has been so helpful with us in general, but today they have helped us twice with our van! Without hesitation they were there to advise and assist my partner with van troubles. I highly recommend this garage! Staff are so helpful. Thank you Elite!!

All good. Staff helpful and friendly. Minor service done in a couple of hours. No problems found. I would recommend this garage.

Excellent service and very knowledgeable. A pleasure to deal with, and as such highly recommended.

Nice to find a local more traditional garage in terms of service and proper mechanics who have an interest in what they do. Always re assuring when handing over your pride and joy. For someone who loves cars and has some mechanical knowledge to, I very much appreciated photo updates/pictures of the work and sensible conversations between customer and mechanic on solutions! Would recommend both Tim & Tim to anyone.

I have been using Hartgove Garage for a number of years, great service and great guys. Wouldn't go anywhere else.

The two Tim's and co are some of the best and personable mechanics around. Always got a smile cracked and no job too big or too little.

Went in with an enquiry as new in the area, very friendly and helpful, and have been using this garage for several years now, good service.

I have always received excellent service from Cooks Garage, but recently they excelled themselves. My vehicle was with them for it's annual MOT test and service, when a third party's van swiped it and then drove off. The damage was pointed out to me when I arrived to pick up the vehicle, and within two weeks they had arranged for the damage to be repaired at no cost to me, including driving it to and from the body shop for the respray. The not insubstantial cost was entirely borne by Cooks Garage even though they were unable to recoup anything from the third party. I cannot praise them highly enough, and it is so refreshing to find a business which shows such honesty and integrity. Thank you!

Outstanding local service, greatly valued by my 92yr favourite Aunt living and driving nearby. Absolutely reliable and supportive. CH And my Aunt is an excellent driver by the way.

Well maintained garage clean reception area Steve was very friendly will be taking all our motorcycles there and our car would be recommending cooks gararge to family and friends, they do a great job all round.

We popped in on the off chance they could have a look at the undercarriage of our car while on holiday - really quick and friendly service, sorted the same day. Very efficient would highly recommend!

Great service from a family run local garage. Got my Mini Cooper back on the road very happy. Will definitely use again. Very friendly

Its a rare thing to be able to leave your vehicle to have work done without a sense of intrepidation as to whether you can trust that the work will be done well or trust the diagnosis you are given. It's even rarer that someone takes the time to spot what else might need fixing so they can all be covered at once. I'm very happy to write that you definitely can with Ian W Hull Car Maintenance. Work is always done well, service is excellent, time is taken to consider the overall maintenance your car might need and all done at a price that's fair.

Lovely honest, hardworking local people. Completely forgot to leave a review from a few months back. These people sorted out my car within hours of having it in the garage. Prior to this I had taken it to a Halfords Autocentre several times and they had no idea what the issue was. Professional, Knowledgeable and Honest.

The guys here are brilliant, really helpful and friendly. The service is excellent and they're always happy to give advice when I've had to ask for it. I recently bought new wheels for my van and booked in for them to change the wheels for me. Brilliant job. Would recommend Shaftesbury Tyres to anyone.

Had an unfortunate flat whilst on holiday, googled these chaps and they were able to help me that morning! Extremely friendly and very helpful! They did a brilliant job & were more than reasonable! Completely recommend!

Absolutely outstanding service. I couldn’t get my dust caps off. Called Shaftesbury Tyre And Batteries. Bring it round was the cheery response. Ten minutes later all fixed. Tyres all inflated new dust caps. Amazing

Have used these guys for our fleet of vans and our own vehicles for a while now and they are always really helpful, honest and great value for money. We've used so many other garages in the past and there is no comparison really. Would highly recommend to anyone

Brilliant service. I rang about getting a new battery for my daughter’s car on Monday. They called back with a price within 10 minutes. It was fitted 36 hours later, the earliest convenient time for us.

Having been unwell with the flu I explained that my hearing has been affected and I couldn't hear very well at all!!!!! the service receptionist was very understanding, helpful and patient ensuring I understood what was happening with my car, keeping me updated on progress. I was very well.looked after as always, when myself or my daughters go to Shaftesbury DCM. We always know that we can trust the team with our cars. We are incredibly happy and we continue to use DCM as will know we will be well advised and given great advice at great prices. Thank you.

I typically use a main dealer for servicing for my car, however they had recently let me down at last minute and managed to get an appointment with DCM in Shaftesbury. I entered their reception area (bright and airy) and was met by their front desk staff in a very friendly manner. I was offered a hot drink whilst I waited. When the service was complete, the engineer didn't just disappear, they actually stayed to chat about what they had completed, before handing over the the front desk staff. I will have no hesitation in using DCM in the future!

I was recommended to Sir Colin by a friend about his good services to my friend's car because I had a hit and run hit my car and right wing mirror went off and that made me worried and stressed. Took the car in this garage and Colin fixed it for me at an affordable price and soonest availability. I'm very grateful for Colin services 🙏🏽 I'm doing my car MOT, repairs and services at Colin. I highly recommend Colin Heckford Car Repairs to everyone. Thank you.

The best garage around! Always so so helpful with any of my car issues and more than happy to help! Always get me in as soon as possible and everyone that works there are so so lovely and understanding! Highly recommend

Sorted my car out last minute, friendly good service, knows what is valued by customers.

Managed to get a last minute MOT, they have fixed some suspension parts on my car before. Rang me for the work that needed doing to my car before it was fixed so the bill wasn’t such a shock! Easy service and very quick, recommend highly!

Really lovely staff. They genuinely care and want to get your car sorted as soon as possible. A real friendly family vibe

Took my motorhome here for a full service, some repair work, and an MOT. They worked really hard to turn it around as quickly as possible for me, for a very reasonable price. Not only will I be using them again, but I highly recommend them to others.

These guys are lovely. They have been so patient with me and my Betsy Banger. Finally got her through the MOT though. So top score all round.

Excellent service. The team are friendly, knowledgeable and very honest. Really reasonable price for brilliant service and aftercare.