Dexel's History

Dexel Tyre & Auto Centre has provided high-quality service for over 60 years. Family values and an honest approach to business have kept the company strong over the decades, with the ethos of providing excellent service and honest advice at a fair price for all customers.

First established in 1961 by Harry and Peter France, Dexel remains a family-owned and run business.

Dexel operates from nine branches throughout South Yorkshire, Lincolnshire and North Nottinghamshire, employing over 130 staff members across its retail and commercial divisions.

Eight of these branches fly the Dexel flag, and a further branch in Sheffield trades under the name One Stop Motorist Centre.

Dexel's retail division focuses on offering a complete solution for passenger vehicle service, maintenance and repair, requiring continued investment in training and equipment as vehicle technology advances.

Dexel's commercial division operates a fleet of 35 mobile fitting vans, accompanied by a team of dedicated fleet inspectors, servicing fleets large and small, locally and nationally. As an independent operator, Dexel partners with all major commercial tyre manufacturers and networks, primarily focusing on proactive tyre maintenance.


Pictured: Staniforth Road Depot Opening, Sheffield, 1966 - (left to right) Harry France, Peter France, I.B. Thomsen, South Yorkshire Chief of Police, Ernie Moore

About
Our customers are able to rest in the knowledge that no matter what problems they might have, we will have the solution.

By employing over 130 members of staff, we can offer a complete range of automotive & tyre services for both retail & commercial customers - all under one roof! With a wide range of expertise, we offer:

  • Car Van, 4x4 Tyres, Commercial, Industrial and Agricultural Tyres
  • Full Exhaust System and Catalytic Converter Replacements
  • Total Fleet Management
  • 2 and 4 Wheel Laser Alignment
  • MOT Class 4, 5 and 7
  • Full Vehicle Geometry
  • Vehicle Servicing
  • Mobile Tyre Fitting
  • Engine & Warning Light Diagnostics
  • Comprehensive Mechanical Repairs
  • Full Brake System Fitting and Servicing
  • Tyre Pressure Monitoring System Fitting & Services
  • Full Suspension System Work

Help from our Experts

The exhaust system is a series of interconnected sections made of pipes and boxes that runs from the engine all the way to the pipe you see at the back of your vehicle. Modern exhaust sections are most commonly made form aluminised steel, as its lightweight, strong and corrosion resistant. However, high-end exhaust sections can also be manufactured from stainless steel, while exhaust manifolds are sometimes made from cast iron to better withstand the heat that is transferred from the engine.

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Selecting new tyres can be a difficult choice with many brands, specifications and personal preferences to take in to account. To ease the decision and help consumers to make a more informed choice, tyre labelling became mandatory in November 2012 under European Regulation.

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Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment Your vehicle's front, rear, brake, fog, indicator and registration plate lights and rear reflectors must: Pairs of lights must emit light of the same colour, size and shape and headlight aim (both dip beam and main beam) should be below the horizontal, so as not to dazzle other drivers.

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