DS Garage Services

20/02/2026

❗We are currently experiencing issues with our email system.

If you need to contact us, please send us a message through our social media channels or message us on WhatsApp on;

01159 30 30 36, or call us direct! 📞

We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your understanding.

DS Garage

04/02/2026

Sorry but currently we are unable to accept incoming calls

01/01/2026

15/10/2025

🚨 4 years without a service — this is the result!

On the left: a filter completely clogged with thick, black sludge.
On the right: a brand new filter and this is what it should look like

When engine oil isn’t changed regularly, it breaks down and turns into sludge. This blocks oil flow, meaning your engine parts aren't being lubricated properly.

The result?
🔧 Increased wear on internal parts
🔥 Overheating
🌀 Turbo + timing chain damage
💸 And eventually… engine failure

Even if your car seems fine, the damage builds up quietly over time.

💡 Regular servicing isn't just a recommendation — it's essential to keep your engine alive.

Call the office today to book in 0115 9303036 📞

01/10/2025

🌬️🚗 This Is Why Your Car Might Smell Musty... 🚗🌬️

Check out this charcoal cabin filter we pulled out of a customer’s car - absolutely clogged with dirt, dust, leaves, and who knows what else! 😷

So, what does a cabin filter do?

👉 It cleans the air you breathe inside your car, filtering out:

⭐ Dust & pollen
⭐Traffic fumes
⭐Dirt & debris
⭐Even bad smells (especially with charcoal filters)

Over time, these filters get blocked - just like this one making your heating & A/C work harder, reducing airflow, and circulating dirty air inside your cabin.

🛠️ At DS, we always follow manufacturer guidelines to check and replace these at the right intervals keeping your air clean and your system running efficiently.

29/09/2025

📞 Important Notice – Phone Lines Down 📞

Our main phone lines are currently down — we’re working to resolve the issue as quickly as possible.

In the meantime, if you need to contact us, please:

📱 Call us on: 07727 625626
💬 Or message us on WhatsApp: 01159 30 30 36

23/09/2025

🔧 Clutch Comparison: New vs. Totally Worn Out 🔧

Check out this side-by-side 👇
Our mechanic’s holding a brand new clutch plate next to one that came out of a customer’s car - and as you can see, they definitely got their money’s worth 😅

The old one?
✅ Worn completely down
✅ No friction material left
✅ Running on borrowed time (and luck!)

🚗 If your clutch is slipping, making noise, or just doesn’t feel right – don’t wait until it’s completely gone. Catching it early can save you from extra damage!

📞 Book in today for a clutch check on 01159 30 30 36

18/09/2025

Phone's back on, thanks to Ash & the team at AIT 👍