Student cars, campus parking and first-car scrapes
Keele has a lot of young drivers, many in first cars that have already seen a few years of use. Between busy parking areas, unfamiliar manoeuvres and the odd tight reverse, scuffed bumpers and dented doors are common. A university term is not the best time to be without a car, so people tend to put repairs off until something gets worse.
Staff, students and locals from Keele are all welcome at DB Autos. We look at the damage, describe the repair in ordinary language and let you decide. Nothing is carried out without your approval, so you can compare options sensibly before spending anything on the car. An older runaround is as welcome here as a newer car, and we explain every step.
First cars often have older paint and plastic bumpers that have faded or become brittle, which affects how a repair is approached. A cracked bumper cover may be repairable, while a badly split one is better replaced. Mirrors suffer too, especially on busy streets lined with parked cars. If a minor collision happened while someone was learning the car's size, we can also check that steering and suspension are unaffected. For drivers based at Keele, our Salem Street garage is around 5 miles away.
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.
Sometimes. Cracks and splits can often be repaired, and repair is occasionally better than replacing. We assess how the damage affects the bumper's mounting points and shape, then explain the choice before doing anything. Cost-conscious decisions are easier once you know the real options.
Yes. Depending on the car we can deal with the glass, housing, painted cover, indicator, and electric adjustment or heated element. We check which part has actually failed so you only pay attention to what needs doing. The work is explained to you in plain terms.
Always. We explain what we found and what we recommend, and nothing beyond the agreed repair goes ahead unless you authorise it. Pictures or a short clip of the job can be sent to you if you ask. Stills of the work can also be sent.
DB Autos is 5 Miles from Keele, 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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