It's 6am on a Sunday. Your car won't start. The battery's dead, the clutch feels wrong, or there's a noise that definitely wasn't there yesterday. Most mechanics? Closed until Monday. Dan from D.N Motor Services? He answers his phone.
With 151 Google reviews and a 4.7-star rating, this Waterlooville-based mobile mechanic has built a reputation on one simple premise: he comes to you, he's honest, and he doesn't rip you off.
The Sunday Morning Saviour
Sarah Kendell messaged Dan on a Sunday morning, not really expecting a reply. "Didn't really expect an answer till the following day being a Sunday," she recalls. "But not only did he respond, he came round a couple of hours later, diagnosed the problem..."
It's a pattern that repeats across his reviews. Tim's son's Kia Picanto wouldn't start: "He arrived within the hour and immediately diagnosed a flat battery. He quickly sourced a new one which was fitted without any problem."
The Honest Mechanic (Yes, They Exist)
But what really sets Dan apart is his honesty. Lee Roberts booked through ClickMechanic expecting clutch work. Dan could have easily charged for a full replacement.
That integrity shows up repeatedly in reviews. One customer notes: "Honest hard working man who brought my quoted price down over 1/3 from Mercedes."
When Your Van Is Your Livelihood
For tradespeople, a broken-down van isn't an inconvenience – it's lost income. Ratty Powell's alternator cable snapped on a Friday afternoon. He needed his van for the weekend.
Going the Extra Mile (Literally)
Kirstie needed a part urgently. Most mechanics would tell you to wait. Dan drove two hours to collect it.
What You Need to Know
D.N Motor Services covers all surrounding areas including Waterlooville, Portsmouth, and Havant. Dan handles everything from diagnostics to clutch replacements, brake work to battery fitting.
- ✓Rating: 4.7 stars from 151 reviews
- ✓Phone: 07462 495130
- ✓Website: dnmotorservices.co.uk
- ✓Coverage: Waterlooville, Portsmouth, Havant and surrounding areas
- ✓Hours: Monday-Saturday, emergency callouts available
The bottom line? When your car breaks down and you need someone who'll show up, diagnose honestly, and charge fairly – Dan's your man. 141 five-star reviews can't all be wrong.
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