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DKW Automotive

DKW Automotive

4.7(85 reviews)See reviews ↓·Launceston

What customers say

Based on genuine customer reviews

Drivers bringing vehicles in for servicing and repairs in Launceston consistently highlight the professionalism and friendliness of the DKW Automotive team, with Daniel, Kirsty and the front-of-house staff named in several accounts. Several accounts note honesty and reliability, describing a locally owned, family-run operation where customers feel their vehicles are in trustworthy hands and where work is carried out precisely and with evident pride. Clear explanations recur as a theme: mechanics take time to describe what is required and why, including detailed reports on warning-light faults and the steps needed to prevent them returning.

Communication during jobs is praised, with progress, costs incurred and expected costs relayed as work proceeds, and one motorist whose car broke down in the area noted that the workshop was upfront about availability. Pricing is described as reasonable and fair, efficiency and punctuality come up often, and the welcoming manner of staff leaves customers saying they would take their cars nowhere else. Family ownership, long experience in the trade and a helpful, efficient approach round out the picture.

Reviews

Reviews are taken from publicly available sources.

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phani vamsi2 July 2026

I had a very disappointing experience dealing with Andrew. Communication was poor, and I felt pressured into paying unexpected storage fees that had never been clearly agreed to in writing. My vehicle was even refused for collection by my tow truck despite me arranging pickup within the timeframe discussed. A professional business should communicate clearly, treat customers respectfully, and honour what has been agreed. Unfortunately, based on my experience, I cannot recommend this business.

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keith11 May 2026

Daniel and his team are very thorough and professional.

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John Brophy14 April 2026

With all our dealings with DKW they have been professional, honest and reliable. We can highly recommend them.

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David Thornley5 December 2025

Good service reasonable pricing Max waiting time about 3 hours

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Cameron Mccormack13 June 2025

Called in we’re super responsive to my issues, helped with warning light issue, and gave me a detailed report on why it was happening and what is needed to address it for the future.

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tedk199816 April 2025

Friendly, professional, efficient and helpful. My car broke down in Launceston and I was recommended DKW by a friend. Rang them to explain the situation and they were nothing but helpful and honest about when their next availability was and other businesses nearby. I chose to stick with them as they were recommended to me. They kept me up to date on progress made, costs so far and costs expected to come. My car was actually ready a week before I expected it to be. I wasn’t able to collect for a few days due to work commitments which wasn’t a problem. When I collected the car I was shown the problem parts removed from my car, given a free air freshener + Easter egg and they even rounded my bill down to the nearest 10. I have just had my other car in for major works at a brands garage in Launceston where communication was awful, organisation non existent and repair time more than double planned, it’s refreshing to see such a well ran privately owned mechanic.

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Charlotte26 February 2025

I cannot recommend DKW enough I've taken our car there since being in Launceston and they're super friendly, honest, and really reasonably priced. Highly recommend to anyone in the area! Lovely people! Thank you, guys 😊

Car repair and servicing in Launceston compared

Ordered by rating, weighted by the number of reviews — businesses with only a handful of reviews do not jump to the top automatically. 12 businesses in this category in Launceston are compared.

RankProviderRatingReviewsOpen Sat.
1mycar Tyre & Auto Launceston City★ 4,9754Yes
2mycar Tyre & Auto Launceston★ 4,9741Yes
3Tazzy Auto Repairs★ 5,018No
4Ron's Automotive Services★ 4,874No
5RB Automotive Solutions★ 5,04No
7DKW Automotive (this page)★ 4,785No
Contact
+61363319988www.dkwautomotive.com.au39 Canning St, Launceston TAS 7250
Working hours
Monday08:00–17:30
Tuesday08:00–17:30
Wednesday08:00–17:30
Thursday08:00–17:30
Friday08:00–17:30
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed