Premium finishes, metallic paint and meticulous blending
Drivers in Barlaston often own newer or higher-specification cars, with metallic or pearlescent finishes that are harder to repair invisibly. A small mark on such paint can look more prominent than it would on a plain colour, and a poor match shows immediately. The finish is what you paid for, and it deserves a repair process that respects it rather than a quick cover-up.
DB Autos treats such work with care. We inspect the damage, check the paint code and the condition of the surrounding finish, and explain how we would prepare, colour match, blend and clearcoat. You hear the plan at our Stoke-on-Trent garage before anything starts, and no extra work is carried out without your agreement. Every stage is explained plainly.
Metallic and pearl paints reflect light differently depending on how the flakes lie, so spraying a repair requires technique and blending into neighbouring areas to avoid a visible patch. Sensors, cameras and trim on newer cars add further considerations around bumpers and mirrors, such as the housing, indicator and heated glass in modern wing mirrors. We keep the process clear, explaining what is being done and why. For Barlaston customers who want the car returned looking as if nothing happened, expectations and details matter, and we discuss them honestly. The garage is 6 miles from Barlaston.
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.
Often very well with correct preparation, matching and blending, though results depend on the paint and the panel. We explain what is realistic after seeing the car. Photos are useful for a first opinion, but we prefer to judge the finish under proper lighting.
Yes. They are checked as part of assessment because they sit in the area being repaired. We tell you if anything needs attention before or after refinishing. Radar and camera units behind trim need care, so we flag those early to avoid surprises.
They can usually be repaired, but glass, motor, heater and indicator are separate parts. We check each one and tell you what is working and what is not. This keeps the repair predictable, and you know exactly what is working when the car returns.
DB Autos is 6 Miles from Barlaston, 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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