DCR Auto Electrics

As promised getting a bad review because it happened again... Car engine failed again BUT now getting code 84, so as promised Dave getting a bad review because again stalled on my 75 year old mother, and causing her breakdown stress luckily just before the tyne tunnel... Zero stars, poor service too and feel ripped off with £35 automatic diagnostic check to link to there PC, industry swindled (which also this rubbish diagnostics check didn't pick up any errors, with either: the engine cutting out issues, or why the car would not start after the car stalls, but also why this broken diagnostics report wasn't showing another ongoing Vauxhall Meriva code 68 steering wheel fault; but that wasn't the issue, I brought the car into the shop to begin with) Told the guy, the main car issue, 9:15am, and advised him straight away the issue was with my 75 year old Mother's car engine just cuts out, and why would it not restart after stalling too, told him the issue was something to do with ignition coil connector. This is because opening the bonnet I can restart the car by pushing the coil connector up at the same time restarting the ignition, advised the guy you need to stall the car to get this issue for yourself to understand fault, and problems, but he totally ignored me. He called back 2pm to advise no issue from his car diagnostic report, I asked him did you take the car out for tests, or even try to stall the car to get the same issue, he advised not yet and will investigate further, end call... Time was passing, I called him back at 3pm for an update and he advised, no, haven't looked at it yet because he's busy with other cars and will call back in 30mins (basically a garage that juggles cars, and no service with priority of my car I brought in 9:15am, and that I booked 3 days earlier, wasn't advised he was busy, (if I knew this would have took it elsewhere for a service that focuses on YOUR car) but also if I wanted to replace the coil connector, they would not be official Vauxhall parts and the quality of the other would be lower, plus he doesn't fit official Vauxhall parts, as he only fits lower quality connectors, something about gold plated jargon (as he put it to me)... BUT instead of waiting 30 mins for his callback, decided to walk to the garage, and during this time WALKING back to the garage, received no callback in 30mins, and as I arrived at the garage, 4pm now, found my car in the street, he didn't look at car again, and was advise he hadn't have the time because he didn't start looking at the car until 12pm, and if he did change the connector cable, it would be probably be the next day because of time of day, ended up paying £35 for nothing! THANK DAVE FOR TERRIFYING MY 75 MOTHER.Updated... 5 days later after buying and bought a £20 Aldi code reader that finds issues, explain this, and demand refund.

Excellent, recommended by my normal garage & worth my 35 mile round trip. Have used twice each time Daves been really thorough in finding the issue.Recent visit as my Stopstart has gone off and engine light on. Dave ran a full diagnostic test and printed the result out, now booked in for repair and very fairly priced. Honest, professional garage where you won't feel ripped off!

A Volvo issue of a front light not working. Dropped the car off and Dave, who is obviously a very clever man, sorted an issue that has stumped a good many. I’ve read some reviews that say Its a bit chaotic. Don’t believe it, Dave is a bit of a genius at fixing things others can’t. all I can say is support your local businesses. Very good price with fitting at Wardley and his repair I saved 1200£ on the dealership quote. What’s not to like about that!Top work and thanks for sorting me out so quickly.

Brilliant service from Dave! Top man

Very good quality service and owner very polite.

I've been to Dcr 3 times for various elec problems with my audi a3. Dave has sorted them pronto and for an auto electrician he is very reasonable price wise. He has alot of experience and knowledge and I would recommend him to anyone.

Absolutely fantastic service, would recommend to anyone looking for a reliable auto electrician that won’t rip you off. He came highly recommended by a few of my work colleagues and I can see why.

Amazing service. Recently just past my test and bought my first car. After numerous problems and multiple RAC rescues, the dealership were impossible to deal with.Rang these guys, an emotional mess, just before they closed on Friday.From the first call they were amazing. Dropped my car in on Monday, diagnostic was ready Tuesday morning. Problem was fixed and car returned to me on Wednesday.The level of customer service was incredible. So approachable and not patronising in any way at all.Definitely found my auto electrician.Thank you.

Used this garage now for over 10 years and am always satisfied with the work carried out

Fast, friendly and did a great job