Level 1
Oil & Filter
- Drain engine oil and refill
- Replace oil filter
Special or synthetic oils are charged on top.
Sunrise Business Park, Blandford Forum
Your local vehicle specialist.
MOTs, servicing, diagnostics and repairs for cars and light commercials, from Seward Blandford's former Service Manager and Senior Technician. Independent since June 2012, with customer service at the heart.
- Google rating
- 4.7
- 90 Google reviews
- 98%
- recommend us on Facebook
- Established
- 2012
- the year we opened
- MOT testing station
- Diesels tested
- Catalysts tested
- All Makes Servicing & Repairs
- Car & Light Commercial
- RAC Approved Garage
- IMI accredited
- Blue Light & NHS discounts
- Free courtesy car
All Makes Servicing & Repairs
Everything your car needs, under one roof.
Our garage uses the latest technology and equipment and is able to service most makes and models of car. Bring it in for its MOT, a service or the noise that won't go away, and we'll tell you plainly what it needs.
- 01MOTTested in our own MOT bay. Diesels tested, catalysts tested, and we can test up to one month before your current certificate expires.
- 02ServicingOil & Filter, Interim and Full services for most makes and models, using parts made to Original Equipment (OE) standard so your warranty stays intact.
- 03RepairsNo job is too small or too big. From a squeak or a rattle to full engine replacement, we're happy to give you a free quotation by phone.
- 04Engine Management DiagnosticsDash light on? With specialist diagnostic equipment we trace the fault properly, and we investigate in depth before replacing any sensor, which keeps your bill down.
- 05Air ConditioningOver 10% of air-con gas permeates from the system every year. Manufacturers recommend a recharge with gas and lubricant every 2 years, for cooling in summer and warmth in winter.
- 06Exhaust ReplacementManifolds, lambda sensors, catalytic converters, centre boxes, back boxes and tailpipes. We believe in explaining which part has gone and what it does.
- 07MVS Tuning & ECU RemappingWe can tune almost any car, van or truck, with a performance, economy or blended map tailored to it. More power, greater response and lower fuel consumption are what a remap is for.
- 08Free Courtesy CarYour life goes on while your vehicle is with us, so we offer a courtesy car free of charge. Ask when you book.
Blue Light & NHS discounts. Please ask for details.
Call 01258 450178MOT testing station
The MOT, without the guesswork.
Everyone who uses a vehicle on the road must keep it in a roadworthy condition. The MOT checks that it meets a minimum road safety and environmental standard, and the first one is due when the vehicle is three years old.
We can test your car up to one month before your current certificate expires, as long as you bring that certificate with you on the day. Diesels tested. Catalysts tested.
What the tester checks
- 1Vehicle Identification Number
- 2Registration plate
- 3Lights
- 4Steering and suspension
- 5Wipers and washer bottle
- 6Windscreen
- 7Horn
- 8Seatbelts
- 9Seats
- 10Fuel system
- 11Emissions
- 12Bodywork
- 13Mirrors
- 14Wheels and tyres
- 15Brakes
- 16Doors
Pre-MOT checks you can do at home
It's the little details that can make the difference between a pass and a fail.
- 1
Inside first
Tackle your car from the inside out. Make sure there's no play in the driver's controls: the steering wheel and column, the handbrake and the footbrake.
- 2
Windscreen
Make sure there aren't any large chips or cracks on the windscreen, so your vision is clear.
- 3
Seatbelts
Look for damage on the buckles, and if you own a dog, check it hasn't chewed through the belts themselves.
- 4
The bounce test
Once outside, give the car a bounce to test the shock absorbers. Anything other than a firm response could spell trouble.
- 5
Tyres
Tyres inflated to the right pressure, the tyre shape true, and the tread no lower than 1.6mm.
- 6
Lights
No cracked or damaged casings, and every light working, including indicators, fog lights and number plate lights.
- 7
Number plate
An easy one to forget: the spacing between each character should be right and the plate securely fastened.
Servicing
Servicing from a former main-dealer Service Manager and Senior Technician.
Getting a regular car service keeps your car safe, not just for you but for other road users too. Running at its best, it's more fuel efficient, lasts longer and can prove much cheaper in the long run. We may also be able to book you in much sooner than a main dealer.
Level 2
Interim
Every 6,000 miles or 6 months
Halfway between full services, by miles or months.
Level 3
Full
Every 12,000 miles or 12 months
- Our full 72-point service schedule
- Engine, fuel, brakes, steering, suspension, exhaust, tyres and vision
- Service book stamped and a road test
Service light reset where applicable.
We encourage our customers to check what is covered by our service schedule and compare it with their main dealer, to see if they're getting the same level of service.
OE-standard parts
All parts we use are made to Original Equipment standard, so they won't invalidate your warranty.
Still under warranty?
If your vehicle is still within the manufacturer's warranty period, please check that the service you choose meets the manufacturer's service schedule.
Your choice, your timing
If a service turns up something that will need doing, we tell you when. It's then up to you: straight away, or at a time that suits you better.
Car & Light Commercial
Vans back on the road, fast.
We give commercial vehicles the same high quality service as cars, and we specialise in Injector Removal. A van off the road can heavily impact a business, so we work extremely hard to fix any issue as quickly as possible.
We work on all commercial vehicles up to and including Class 7.
Vans we know inside out
- Vauxhall Vivaro
- Vauxhall Movano
- Nissan Primastar
- Renault Trafic
- Renault Master
- Ford Transit
Our story
When the dealership closed, we kept the workshop going.
In February 2012 the Vauxhall dealership Seward Blandford closed its doors. Tony Vincent had been its Service Manager and Dan Hurst its Senior Technician, both well known locally for the standard of their work. So they filled the void themselves, and launched MVS Blandford Ltd in June 2012.
We've inherited, kept and grown our customer base through service excellence, customer feedback and word of mouth, and in our early years we became an approved repairer for the South Western Ambulance Service, a contract only given to garages that meet the emergency services' standard for quality, efficiency and reliability.
We're an RAC Approved Garage and IMI accredited, and customer satisfaction is still the whole point.
Feb 2012
Seward Blandford closes
The Vauxhall dealership in Blandford shuts its doors.
June 2012
MVS opens
Tony and Dan launch their own business, MVS Blandford Ltd.
Early years
Approved repairer
Chosen to look after South Western Ambulance Service vehicles.
2014
Business awards finalist
Finalist in the Blackmore Vale Media Business Awards.
Today
4.7 stars from 90 reviews
Still looking after Blandford's cars and vans.
Blackmore Vale Media Business AwardsFinalist, 2014. Recognising business excellence.
Courtesy Car
Your life goes on while your car is with us.
That's why we offer a free courtesy car on a first come, first served basis. If you live locally and a courtesy car isn't available, we will happily drive you home.
If a courtesy car is essential, please contact us in advance. We can then make a reservation in line with the work needed on your own vehicle.
Reviews
What our customers say.
4.7
from 90 reviews on Google
“First class service from MVS again. I can highly recommend Dan and his team. Friendly and honest. They go the extra mile.”
“MVS is a great garage with excellent staff. Anna on the front desk is always helpful and Minty and his team do a great job at getting you back on the road.”
“I needed my car checking for a light on dash. Dropped by to see if MVS could book me in. They took car immediately for a scan! Found problem and it's booked in for glow plugs within a week. Fantastic customer service.”
“Have used MVS for nearly ten years now. Never ever had an issue, questioned their prices or made to wait for work to be carried out (fobbed off). Only use MVS and 100% recommended them. Thank you MVS team!!!”
“We’ve lived in Blandford for 6 years now and we’ve been using MVS ever since we got here. We’re certainly found our forever garage. The service the team delivers is second to none and is quality exemplified. An efficient, cost friendly, transparent and kind garage who I throughly recommend to all those in Blandford Forum and surrounding areas.”
Bookings
Book by phone or email.
Call us, or email us and please tell us the service you want, your preferred date, a contact telephone number, and your car make/model and registration number. For repairs, call us for a free quotation.
- Telephone
- 01258 450178
Mon-Fri, 8:00am-5:30pm
- Address
- MVS Blandford Ltd
Unit 2C, Sunrise Business Park
Higher Shaftesbury Rd, Blandford Forum
Dorset DT11 8ST
Opening hours
| Monday | 8:00am-5:30pm |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 8:00am-5:30pm |
| Wednesday | 8:00am-5:30pm |
| Thursday | 8:00am-5:30pm |
| Friday | 8:00am-5:30pm |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Send a booking request
We'll come back to you to confirm a time.