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Shaftesbury Car Servicing: Prices, Reviews & Local Insights

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£266.91
Average car servicing price53rd in South West
4.82
Average customer ratingBased on verified feedback
259
Customer reviewsFor garages in Shaftesbury
1,000+
drivers compared prices to book a car servicein Shaftesbury in the last 12 months
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Verified garages in Shaftesbury14th in South West
Gold Tier1Goldgarage
1Total Tieredgarage

Top Rated

1DCM Autocentres 4.9
2Five Square Motors Ltd 4.8
3Melbury Motor Company 4.7

Most Reviewed

1Five Square Motors Ltd213 Reviews
2Melbury Motor Company29 Reviews
3DCM Autocentres17 Reviews
14
EV drivers in Shaftesbury compared prices to book in last 12 months49th in South West
3
Garages offering Car Servicing
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Garages offering collection & delivery
3
Garages accepting Class 7 servicing bookings
2
Garages offering monthly repayments
Next Available Slot05/11/20262 garages availableGood Choice
Most Popular ServiceFull service
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Garages registered with Motorcodes
3
Garages on IMI Professional Register
3
RMI member garages
3
Garages offering 12-month parts & labour warranty

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Five Square Motors Ltd

Physical Garage

Salisbury Road, Shaftsbury, SP7 8BU

Gold Tier Garage

Why You Should Choose Us for Your Car Service

Established in 1965, Five Square Motors is a family run business with 3 generations of experience in the automotive repair industry, keeping our customers and their vehicles safely on the road. Being a member of the Bosch Car Service Network means we work to a code of practice, ensuring a high level of workmanship and customer service which is adhered to at all times. We are now also certified by the AA, having to pass extensive checks and a high level of requirements in order to display the accredited ‘AA’ logo. We are also members of the RMI and Group Auto, making Five Square Motors your first choice in Automotive Repair, whether it be a S

Servicing from£135

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4.83 (213 reviews)

Reviews Summary

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Reviewers consistently praise this garage for friendly, helpful staff, efficient and prompt service, and good value, with several highlighting the easy online booking, clear communication and convenient collection and delivery. Many describe it as a reliable local garage they return to year after year, and one reviewer called their MOT the smoothest they had experienced. Criticism was almost absent, with only a single review mentioning a failed MOT, and even then the team's helpfulness with the repair and re-test was commended.

5.0/5.0
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“Good Service”
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Review left: 22/09/26
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“Excellent service”
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Review left: 22/08/26
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“Highly recommended”
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Review left: 21/08/26
DCM Autocentres Logo
DCM Autocentres

Physical Garage

Unit 4-5,, Longmead,, Shaftesbury,, SP7 8PL

Why You Should Choose Us for Your Car Service

More than just an Autocentre DCM Autocentres is a proud family-run business, built on trust, hard work, and a genuine commitment to looking after both our customers and their vehicles. What started as a local autocentre has grown into a respected name for tyres, servicing, MOTs and fleet services, without ever losing the personal touch that sets us apart. Our Shaftesbury branch is our main hub, and it reflects exactly what DCM stands for: quality workmanship, friendly service, and an environment where everyone feels welcome. We matters to us: Honest, transparent advice with no unnecessary upselling High-quality workmanship from experienc

Servicing from£140.57

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4.91 (17 reviews)

3.5/5.0
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“Great Service”
Wouldn't recommend
Review left: 10/07/26
5.0/5.0
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“Quality, reliable service every time”
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Review left: 26/03/26
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“Fantastic service”
Would recommend
Review left: 25/03/26
Melbury Motor Company Logo
Melbury Motor Company

Physical Garage

Cann Common, Shaftsbury, SP7 0EB

Why You Should Choose Us for Your Car Service

Melbury Motor Company is a family-run business that has been providing quality car servicing and repairs in Shaftesbury, Dorset for the last thirty years. With a focus on customer satisfaction, they offer a wide range of services, including MOTs, servicing, brakes and exhausts, tyres, cambelts, diagnostics, air conditioning, and engine repairs. Their SP70EB postcode makes them easily accessible for customers in the area.

Servicing from£186.77

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4.72 (29 reviews)

Reviews Summary

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Customers consistently praise this garage for its friendly, professional staff and efficient MOT and servicing work, with many describing it as a trustworthy local business offering good value for money. The waiting area and overall communication are also highlighted as pleasant touches. One reviewer felt that pricing could be explained more clearly upfront, particularly when additional repairs are identified during an MOT, though this appears to be an isolated experience rather than a common theme.

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“Highly recommend”
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Review left: 16/10/26
5.0/5.0
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“Excellent service”
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Review left: 22/08/26
5.0/5.0
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“top class friendly garage”
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Review left: 16/06/26

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Live price ranges across towns near Shaftesbury

TownFull Service
Shaftesbury£200–£266
Warminster£160–£221
Verwood£139–£224
Wimborne£180–£250
Salisbury£179–£266
Poole£171–£249
Ringwood£134–£200
Yeovil£179–£278
Bournemouth£170–£225
Radstock£174–£206

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If you're looking for the most time-efficient way to keep your car in top condition, why not book your service and MOT in Shaftesbury together? Plus, many garages offer a discounted MOT price when you book a service at the same time, so you can also save yourself some money.

 

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Our Spotlight Garage in Shaftesbury Five Square Motors Ltd

Gold Tier
★ 4.8
out of 5
213
verified reviews
£228.00
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“Friendly, good advice, responsive, do their best to meet your needs all round”

– Richard, BMG-Verified review

Why Five Square Motors Ltd Stands Out

✓ Gold tier status✓ IMI registered✓ Motorcodes member✓ RMI member✓ Waiting area available✓ Loan car available✓ Collection & delivery

Opening Hours

Mon–Wed08:30 – 17:30Thu–Fri08:30 – 17:00Sat–SunClosed

*All information accurate as of November 2nd 2026

Frequently asked questions

You should always follow the service intervals specified in your vehicle handbook. Most manufacturers recommend booking a full service every 12 months or 12,000 miles - whichever comes first. They may also recommend booking interim and major services, as well as oil and filter changes, at other intervals.

The frequency of servicing depends on two factors:
● Your driving style
● Your yearly mileage

If you are an aggressive driver or you travel more than 25,000 miles a year, you may wish to service your car more often. Similarly, if your car sits around for long periods of time, you may wish to service it more often to protect it against the negative effects of disuse.

We recommend servicing your car at the following intervals:
● Interim Service every 6 months or 6,000 miles (if you have a high yearly mileage)
● Full Service every 12 months or 12,000 miles
● Major Service every 24 months or 24,000 miles
Each car service takes a different length of time, due to the differing numbers of checks. On average, a car service takes:
● Around 1 and 1/2 hours for an interim service
● Around 3 hours for a full service
● Around 4 hours or longer for a major service

If the mechanic finds extra faults, the repair time will take longer.
A car service is a routine health check for your vehicle, completed by a local garage in Shaftesbury. A mechanic inspects various parts of your car, checking for excessive wear and tear and recommending repairs where needed.

A car service is the best way to keep your car in good condition and helps to avoid expensive repairs and breakdowns. Some of the items assessed in a car service are:
● Tyres
● Oil
● Filter
● Brakes
● Timing Belt
● Windscreen Wipers
● Exhaust
● Suspension
● Steering System