About Us

Experience you can trust.

At DLC Automotive Solutions, cars aren’t just our job, they’ve been our passion for life.

Our founder, Carl Croome started working on cars at just 17 years old, repairing and modifying vehicles for family and friends long before entering the motor trade professionally. What began with wheels and suspension upgrades quickly grew into engine swaps, conversions, electrical installs, and full builds.

That early hands-on experience built the foundations of the knowledge and passion we possess today.

Professional Training & Main Dealer Background

After starting an adult apprenticeship at 25, Carl’s journey moved quickly through some of the most respected workshops in the UK automotive industry:

Independent garage – servicing & MOT repairs on all makes and models
Vauxhall main dealership – completed apprenticeship & SVQ Level 3
Performance-based award winner across the entire dealer group (including an international recognition trip)
Škoda dealership – progressed to Diagnostic Technician, Workshop Foreman & Mentor
VW Audi Group (VAG) / IMI Diagnostic Technician qualifications

Carl Croome

CEO and FOUNDER

EV & Hybrid Specialist Expertise

As the industry shifted toward electric vehicles, we moved with it, investing heavily in high-voltage and EV training.

Joining Hyundai Motor Company, we qualified as:

High Voltage Technician
Expert Technician
Master Technician

Working safely on systems up to 800 volts, carrying out complex electrical, mechanical and battery diagnostics.

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National Recognition

Competing in the Hyundai Skills Olympics, we ranked:

🏆 Top 12 technicians in the UK
🏆 Top 1% nationwide
🏆 #1 Hyundai Technician in Scotland

Proof that our skills aren’t just claimed, they’re tested against the best.

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Why DLC Automotive Solutions Exists

After years in main dealerships, one thing became clear:

Customers were paying main dealer prices, but not always getting main dealer care.

So we built something better.

DLC Automotive Solutions Limited was created to offer:

✅ Dealer-level diagnostics & repairs

✅ Honest, transparent pricing

✅ Personal, friendly service

✅ Specialist EV & hybrid capability

✅ Trust you can rely on

No upselling.
No jargon.
Just straight answers and quality workmanship.

Servicing & maintenance
MOT preparation & repairs
Diagnostics & fault finding
Engine & gearbox repairs
Electrical & wiring repairs
Hybrid & EV servicing
Retrofits & upgrades
Performance & modification work

What we do

      EXCELLENT  
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   Alan Herrod 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Carl was recommended to me by a friend. I've always used main dealers for my services, but I can safely say that I'll be using DLC in future. The site is easy to find and Carl takes his time to explain the service to you. The turnaround time was much quicker than a main dealer and didn't come with any surprise charges or add-ons. Would highly recommend!!
  
 
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   Ian Jow 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I've used DLC Automotive Solutions Ltd a few times now and every time I receive an exceptional service from Carl. He explains everything clearly and always keeps me informed of what he's found wrong and how he'll fix it. Not always easy to find a garage service you can trust but I trust DLC and always recommend them to friends and family.
  
 
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   Alan Thompson 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Carl is your man to go to for any motoring needs he goes above and beyond to keep your car in good health and doesnt attack your pocket like some other big companies

Top garage
Great prices
Amazing customer service
  
 
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   Caroline Swords 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Quick, friendly service at a great price
  
 
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   Roger Southwick 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. DLC (Carl) did the timing belt etc on my Kuga last week. I can highly recommend Carl who did a great job and put me at ease about the work needing done.

Will definitely be back for all my future work.
5 🌟
  
 
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   Allan Gordon 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Highly recommended professional, great communication throughout, reasonable pricing and good quality work completed.
  
 
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   Robin Wallace 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I’ve been having on going bother with my window washers for over a year now, two other garages couldn’t fix it. So I booked it in with Carl @ DLC. Carl was the only one to replace the jets. His first attempt failed but he took the car in again and fitted the new pump I supplied and finally got decent pressure. The lines were also full of gunk (see pic). Thanks to Carl for his patience and honesty when his first attempt failed.
  
 
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   Livi Livingstone 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Great service by Carl. Quick, honest, and reasonably priced, highly recommend this garage!
  
 
  
  
 
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