Season’s Greetings from All of Us at Dakar

We wanted to extend our heartfelt thanks to our valued customers and suppliers for your continued support throughout 2025.

Our Christmas opening hours are listed below, but if you need assistance outside these times, please email sales@dakar.co.uk or contact us via any social platform and we will do our best to help.

We look forward to working with you in the New Year. Thank you again for choosing Dakar.

CLOSED:

3pm 23RD DECEMBER

24TH DECEMBER TO 28TH DECEMBER

OPEN: 29TH AND 30TH DECEMBER

CLOSED: 31ST DECEMBER TO 4TH JANUARY 2026

Normal hours and times as from 5th January 2026

I Could not recommend Dakar enough! My land rover was towed to them after it broke down. They were incredibly helpful (specifically Chris the general manager) in diagnosing my car and getting the work done as quickly as they could. They not only fixed my incredibly broken car to a very high standard, but also took considerable time explaining/showing me all they could so I knew what was going on and did their absolute best to help save me money. I felt completely comfortable in trusting them with my car and they did not take advantage of me like a previous garage. They are more than professional, kind and they definitely showed they are amazing specialists in 4X4 repairs. I wish I could thank them more they all deserve more than just flowers and chocolates. My car braking down while I’m on maternity was the last thing I could afford but their empathy did mean all the world and I am beyond grateful. I won’t be going anywhere else from now on!

These are our most recent reviews received, both customers had timing chains replaced, on a Jaguar F Pace and a 2ltr Discovery Sport manual with a new clutch and flywheel. As a small team at Dakar, we strive to provide a caring professional service to all our customers but it is always nice to receive reviews to ensure we are going in the right direction. Every team member matters and we could not do what we do without everyone pulling together in the same direction.

Dear Chris,

Thank you so much for your email and I'm sorry for the delayed response.

The car has been driving beautifully without any issues and we're very happy with it. We have no concerns at this point in time.

I would like to thank you and the team for your professionalism and support. Your service is top notch!

Best wishes to you all from myself and K...."

Our Team

Barry Chantler

Managing Director

Barry is our Managing Director and founder of Dakar Cars Ltd.

Linda Chantler

Director & Company Secretary

Linda is our Company Secretary and manages all the accounts for our business.

Chris Barnett

General Manager

Chris is the General Manager of Dakar and looks after the day to day running of the business.

Keith Langley

Land Rover Specialist & Senior Technician, MOT Tester

Tyler Cole

Land Rover specialist, Renault Master Technician & Peugeot Senior Technician

Heidi Ferrari

Senior Service Advisor

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