Welcome to Dawson Engineering Ltd, a friendly garage located in Burley, in the beautiful New Forest. Owned and run by Charles Ramsey, he and his team are dedicated to providing the people of the New Forest with high-quality MOTs, services, and repairs. Whether your MOT is due, you’re in need of new brake pads and discs, or you need a diagnostics test, the team here at our New Forest garage will be happy to help you will any of your motoring needs.
Dawson Engineering was established in 1949 and has been providing the people of Burley with consistent, friendly service for all motoring needs for the past 70 years – and we are proud to continue this into the 21st century. We are one of the only remaining garages in the UK that still run an attended service. We pride ourselves on the old-school approach. In fact, some of our customers still have petrol accounts which are handwritten on a sheet.
We understand how important your car is to you. That’s why you always come first here at our New Forest garage. We are open on Saturdays until 1 pm so you don’t have to worry about taking time off work to fit your car in for essential services. We have a waiting area complete with customer toilets and refreshments available to make your visit as comfortable as possible. We also offer free collection and delivery within eight miles and customer drop-off within five miles when you book any service, so you can get on with what matters most.
Taking care of your car, shouldn't take over your life! You can book online using our online booking book tool available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Simply get an instant price and book your car service, MOT or repair in with Dawson Engineering in a matter of minutes!
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We have a huge passion for classic cars here at our garage in the New Forest. We will treat your classic with the utmost care and respect, whether it’s your pride and joy or your daily. We have extensive knowledge of all classic makes and models and specialise in Jaguar. We also have a 12-month parts and labour warranty, so if anything isn’t to your liking, just let us know.
Our MOTs and services are some of the best in the New Forest. We understand your safety should always come first, which is why we leave no stone unturned. We offer numerous different repairs, so no matter your issue, we are sure we can help you with whatever the issue is. Our friendly team will be happy to answer any questions or queries you may have, all for fair, affordable pricing.
We might be old school, but our booking process isn’t. You can book online, using just your registration plate – select the service you require, choose the best time and date for your appointment, and we will sort out the rest. It has never been easier to book your car in at our New Forest garage. You don’t have to pay a penny until the day of your appointment, so no need to faff around with credit card details online. We look forward to seeing you!