Working vans, workday scrapes and tidy panel repairs
Audley is a sizeable village with plenty of tradespeople, and a van or work car gets knocked about by the nature of the job. Loaded ladders, tight sites and narrow drives all leave their mark in the form of dented panels, scuffed corners and chipped paint. A scruffy van is not just a cosmetic matter either, since a tidy vehicle reflects well on the person who drives it.
DB Autos looks after all makes and models, including smaller vans, and we know a working vehicle cannot sit idle for long. We inspect the damage at our Stoke-on-Trent garage, tell you what repair is worthwhile and what can safely wait, and keep everything transparent. No extra work is added without your approval. We keep the explanation practical.
With a work vehicle the priority is often protection first and looks second: stopping bare metal rusting, tidying a dented sliding door so it still runs properly, and fixing a bumper that has cracked on a site gate. We discuss which repairs are structural or protective and which are purely cosmetic so you can prioritise sensibly. Because we are also a mechanical garage, if a bump has affected lights, mirrors or steering, we can check those too. That practical outlook suits Audley's working drivers. The Salem Street garage is 6 miles from Audley.
Every vehicle is inspected individually, then the repair is explained before work begins.
A long-established, family-run Stoke-on-Trent garage.
DB Autos is an AA Approved garage.
Part of the Bosch Approved servicing network.
Parts and labour carry a 12-month guarantee.
We handle all makes and models, including smaller vans. Bring the vehicle in and we will inspect the panel damage, then explain which repairs are worthwhile before anything starts. Smaller vans vary, so describing the vehicle when you call helps us plan the inspection.
That is your choice. We can point out where bare metal is exposed and needs sealing, and where a dent is purely cosmetic, so you can decide how much to do. Either approach is fine, and we are happy to explain the options without any pressure.
Yes. We can inspect headlights, wing mirrors and other items that tend to take knocks, and tell you what is repairable and what would need replacing. Mirrors, lamps and trim are common casualties on working vehicles and are often repairable.
DB Autos is 6 Miles from Audley, at Units 3 and 4 Salem Street, Stoke-on-Trent.
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DB Autos
Units 3 & 4 Salem Street
Stoke-on-Trent
ST1 5PR
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