R. Gould Services

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R. Gould Services is an independent automotive garage in Portland, Dorset, offering vehicle servicing, repairs, diagnostics, recovery and MOT-related services.

Portland, Dorset, United Kingdom

About R. Gould Services

R. Gould Services is a local automotive repair and servicing business based on the Isle of Portland in Dorset, United Kingdom. Advertising materials list the business as “R.GOULD SERVICES” and describe its work as vehicle servicing and repairs, diagnostics, vehicle recovery and MOTs, operating from Unit 18a, Tradecroft Industrial Estate in Portland (postcode DT5 2LN).([daveriley.weebly.com](https://daveriley.weebly.com/uploads/4/8/4/5/4845046/dorchester17mar2024ac.pdf?utm_source=openai)) This suggests a hands-on workshop focused on keeping cars and light vehicles roadworthy, handling everything from routine maintenance to more complex mechanical issues.

A charge from R. Gould Services on your card statement likely relates to work done on a vehicle, such as a service, repair job, diagnostics check, MOT preparation or associated parts. In some cases, a card might be charged for vehicle recovery or towing if the garage assisted with breakdown transport. Depending on how they process payments, you might also see a small preauthorization when you book work over the phone or leave a deposit, which is later adjusted to the final invoice amount.

If you’re unsure about a charge, start by matching the transaction date and amount to any recent visits you made for servicing, repairs, MOT work or recovery. Receipts or job cards from the garage should show the total and payment method. To resolve questions, you can contact the business directly using the phone number or email published in their local advertising (Tel. 07810 060308, E‑mail: r.gouldservices@icloud.com) and provide the last four digits of your card, the charge date and amount so they can look up the job.([daveriley.weebly.com](https://daveriley.weebly.com/uploads/4/8/4/5/4845046/dorchester17mar2024ac.pdf?utm_source=openai)) If you still believe the transaction is incorrect after speaking with them, contact your card issuer to ask about disputing the charge.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Why did I receive a card charge from R. Gould Services?

A charge from R. Gould Services usually corresponds to vehicle work such as servicing, mechanical repairs, diagnostics, MOT preparation, or vehicle recovery carried out at their workshop on Tradecroft Industrial Estate in Portland. Check any recent visits you or a family member made for car work around the date of the transaction.

What types of services does R. Gould Services typically bill for?

R. Gould Services advertises vehicle servicing and repairs, diagnostics, vehicle recovery and MOTs, so charges can include routine services (oil, filters, checks), specific repairs (brakes, suspension, engine issues), diagnostic investigations, MOT-related work, and possibly towing or recovery fees.([daveriley.weebly.com](https://daveriley.weebly.com/uploads/4/8/4/5/4845046/dorchester17mar2024ac.pdf?utm_source=openai))

Could this R. Gould Services charge be a deposit or preauthorization?

It’s possible that a smaller initial amount on your statement is a deposit or a card preauthorization taken when booking work or collecting your vehicle, which is later adjusted to the final invoice total. If you see both a pending and a posted amount, the pending one should disappear once the final charge is settled.

How can I verify what work was done for my R. Gould Services payment?

Look for a paper invoice or job sheet provided when you collected your vehicle—this should list labour, parts, VAT (if applicable) and the total. If you cannot find the paperwork, contact R. Gould Services directly, give them the date, vehicle registration and amount charged, and they can usually reissue or confirm the invoice details from their workshop records.

How do I contact R. Gould Services about a billing question or refund request?

You can reach R. Gould Services using the contact details shown in their local advertisement: telephone 07810 060308 or email r.gouldservices@icloud.com.([daveriley.weebly.com](https://daveriley.weebly.com/uploads/4/8/4/5/4845046/dorchester17mar2024ac.pdf?utm_source=openai)) When you contact them, have your invoice number (if available), vehicle registration, and card charge details ready so they can quickly locate your booking.

What should I do if I don’t recognize a R. Gould Services transaction at all?

First, check with anyone else who might use your vehicle or card (such as a partner or family member) to see if they authorized work on a car at R. Gould Services. If no one recognizes the charge and the business cannot match it to a job in their records, contact your bank or card issuer immediately to report a potential unauthorized transaction and follow their dispute process.

Can R. Gould Services adjust or refund a charge if there was an error on my invoice?

If you believe you were billed incorrectly—for example, duplicate labour, incorrect parts, or a mis-keyed amount—contact R. Gould Services directly as soon as possible. They can review the job card and invoice with you, and if an error is confirmed, they can usually process a partial refund or adjustment back to the same card used for payment.

Are there common charge amounts I might see from R. Gould Services?

Amounts can vary widely depending on the work—smaller charges might reflect diagnostics, minor repairs or an MOT-related visit, while larger charges could cover full services, extensive mechanical work or vehicle recovery plus repairs. If the total on your statement seems higher than expected, ask the garage for an itemized breakdown of parts and labour for that specific job.

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