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Spread the Cost of Car Repairs with 0% APR at DCM Autocentres
Car expenses have a habit of arriving when you least expect them. You might take your car in for a routine service and discover something needs attention, pick up a puncture on the way to work, or suddenly hear a noise from the brakes that you know should not be ignored. Whatever the reason, getting…
DCM Autocentres Yeovil Update: Bigger Plans, Better Facilities and a Little More Time
There has been plenty happening behind the scenes at our new Yeovil branch, so we thought it was time for an update. When we last updated you, the plan was to get the doors open in roughly six weeks. As anyone who has been involved in a major garage fit-out will know, plans can change…
The Difference Between Wheel Alignment and Wheel Balancing
The Difference Between Wheel Alignment and Wheel Balancing Wheel alignment and wheel balancing are two terms that often get mixed up, but they are not the same thing. Both can affect how your car drives and how your tyres wear, but they deal with different problems. If your steering feels off, your tyres are wearing…
How to Prepare Your Car for Autumn and Winter Driving
How to Prepare Your Car for Autumn and Winter Driving Autumn and winter can be tough on your car. Darker mornings, colder starts, wet roads, fallen leaves, misted windows and sudden weather changes all put extra demand on your vehicle. Even if your car has felt fine through summer, the change in season can quickly…
How to Tell If Your Wipers Need Replacing
How to Tell If Your Wipers Need Replacing Windscreen wipers are one of those parts of the car that are easy to forget about until the weather turns. During dry summer months, they might barely be used. Then suddenly, as rain, spray, darker mornings and early evenings return, you rely on them every day. If…
Is Your Car Ready for Darker Mornings and Evenings?
Is Your Car Ready for Darker Mornings and Evenings? As the days get shorter, driving conditions can change quickly. The school run starts to feel darker, the evening commute becomes less forgiving and familiar roads around Shaftesbury, Blandford and the wider Dorset area can feel very different once visibility drops. Darker mornings and evenings do…
Why You Should Check Your Tyres as Summer Turns to Autumn
Why You Should Check Your Tyres as Summer Turns to Autumn As the summer heat starts to fade and wetter weather begins to roll in, it is a good time to give your car a quick check over. One of the most important areas to look at is your tyres. After weeks of hot roads,…
DCM Autocentres Proudly Sponsors Pimperne United Youth Girls Club
DCM Autocentres Proudly Sponsors Pimperne United Youth Girls Club This is a really proud moment for everyone at DCM Autocentres. A few months ago, members of our team from the Shaftesbury and Blandford branches came together for a community volunteering day at Pimperne Football Club. The aim was simple: help refresh the facilities and get…
Why Mobile Tyre Fitting Is So Useful for Busy Families and Work Vehicles
Tyre problems never seem to happen at a helpful time. It might be a puncture on the school run, a flat tyre before work, or a damaged tyre on a van that needs to be out earning. Whatever the situation, losing time trying to get a vehicle to a garage can quickly become stressful. That…
Full Service vs Interim Service: Which One Does Your Car Need?
Car servicing is one of the best ways to keep your vehicle reliable, safe and running smoothly, but knowing which type of service to book can be confusing. Many drivers know their car “needs a service” but are not sure whether that means an interim service or a full service. The right choice depends on…
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