A1ortos Reviews 

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TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

4.7

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Considering 144 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers frequently praise the helpful and professional staff, noting that sales representatives provide detailed information without any high-pressure sales tactics. People also appreciate the smooth and efficient purchasing process, describing the vehicles as being in fantastic condition and well-prepared upon collection. However, some reviewers were not happy with vehicle conditions upon arrival and reported encountering unexpected issues or incorrect details. A few consumers noted that dealing with these preparation oversights made their overall transaction significantly less smooth. These individuals felt that communication could have been improved during problem resolution.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

From start to finish our sales guy Darren was brilliant. He was knowledgeable, straight talking and honest and although the car we viewed wasn't suitable, the whole experience of A1 Ortos was really... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Our experience here has been “A1” from start to finish! Jay has been a consummate professional even when faced with unexpected problems (of our making not the garages)! The only thing I can say is b... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I bought a Mercedes from Brett at A1Ortos back in December and I couldn’t be happier. Brett was friendly, straightforward and genuinely helpful from start to finish. The car has been brilliant and the... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great service from Brett. Nice, easy deal making! No back and forth, gave me a fantastic price on our trade in. We travelled from Sunderland and glad we did. A slight imperfection on the leath... See more


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TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Brett was really helpful

Brett was really helpful, not pushy or patronising. Staff have tried hard to make the experience positive and have followed through on what they promised- can’t ask for more!

January 15, 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Bought a Jaguar F-Pace from Tony at A1…

Bought a Jaguar F-Pace from Tony at A1 Ortos. Great service from start to finish. I rang earlier in the week before purchasing to hold the car. When we arrived to view the car was ready and in a superb condition. There was no pushy sales pitch and everything was explained clearly. It's early days with the car but no issues driving the 100 miles home and since then. Would definitely recommend to other people.

January 10, 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Darren at A1 Ortos was brilliant from…

Darren at A1 Ortos was brilliant from start to finish. Attentive and professional throughout and a top notch service. Nothing was too much hassle, and the few minor issues we had were booked in and resolved within a week! Very happy and would highly recommend Darren and the team!

December 31, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Kenny from A1 ortos was fantastic very…

Kenny from A1 ortos was fantastic very friendly and sorted out every need for our new vehicle .

So pleased with the way he dealt with everything !

Great service guys
Hope to use you again when we decide to renew or pass friends and family over 👌

Thanks
Ian and Linda

January 8, 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

A 1 Ortos a first class dealership. …

From start to finish our sales guy Darren was brilliant. He was knowledgeable, straight talking and honest and although the car we viewed wasn't suitable, the whole experience of A1 Ortos was really positive. The dealership had some fantastic cars and the guys that work there are friendly with a great ethos. There are a lot of dealerships out there that could learn a thing or two from A1 Ortos. All the best and thanks again Darren 👍.

December 14, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

VERY KNOWLEDGEABLE

We loved the non pushy service and loads of detail before seeing the car including a personalised video. Daren was very knowledgeable and made us feel very comfortable. The car is amazing and would definitely use their service again in the future.

December 27, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Kenny is fantastic

Kenny is fantastic. Have had multiple cars off him and each time his customer service has been great and has found us the perfect car within budget

December 28, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Came into buy a car

Came into buy a car, Tony was very knowledgeable and polite, Brett dealt with all the paperwork and kept us informed throughout. Very quick and very efficient with how they dealt with things. Very impressive!

December 24, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Exceptional service!

Our experience here has been “A1” from start to finish! Jay has been a consummate professional even when faced with unexpected problems (of our making not the garages)! The only thing I can say is brilliant! He has done all the heavy lifting in this process leaving us nothing to do but drive away in our new car extremely happy! Thank you Jay

December 23, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great service from Brett

Great service from Brett. Nice, easy deal making! No back and forth, gave me a fantastic price on our trade in.

We travelled from Sunderland and glad we did. A slight imperfection on the leather was sorted swiftly.

We will 100% return as a customer when looking for our next car.

Thank you for your patience - made the whole process run smoothly.

December 19, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

First Class service…

First Class service…. Tony had helped and Support me through the process showing exceptional high standards and professionalism , i hope you deal with you again in the future and the 200 mile journey was worth .

December 19, 2025
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

AVOID!!!

Do not buy from A1 Ortos – a deeply upsetting experience at the worst possible time

I bought a car from A1 Ortos in April 2025, and I genuinely wish I had never dealt with them. This was meant to be our first family car, purchased during a very special but vulnerable time, as my partner and I were expecting our first child. I delayed writing this review because I truly wanted to give A1 Ortos every opportunity to do the right thing and resolve the situation fairly. Sadly, they have not.

From the outset, the car was mis-sold to me. The salesman, Brett, explicitly told me the car had adjustable suspension. After taking the car home and driving it properly, I realised it did not. When I raised this, he denied ever saying it. I then spoke to the sales manager, Dilan, who also insisted the suspension was adjustable and tried to convince me that “this is just how the suspension is.” While in front of him, I called Audi directly, and Audi confirmed the vehicle does not have adjustable suspension. Only then did it become obvious to them that they were wrong. Even the general manager, Marc, later confirmed that his staff had provided me with incorrect information.

During this time, I noticed they had another vehicle of the same specification in stock and intended to request a test drive to compare the two. Before I could even do so, the listing was suddenly taken down. Shortly afterwards, the same car reappeared online, but with the exterior trims now wrapped in black. When I questioned this, I was told this had been done at a customer’s request. However, this explanation made little sense, as the vehicle was then re-advertised with the addition of a “black styling pack.” This only deepened my concerns and left me feeling that information was being altered or presented differently from what was actually the truth.

The vehicle was advertised as being in “stunning condition” and an “impeccable example,” yet this could not have been further from the truth. Within a day of driving it home and leaving it parked, the tyre went flat due to TPms valve being sealed with silicone instead of being correctly fitted. The boot would not open at all. Chrome trim had been wrapped black and then crudely painted black, with visible blobs of paint. The oil level dropped to a dangerously low level after barely being driven. Basically there was numerous issues with the paintwork, bodywork, tyres, and interior. This was not a car in “impeccable” condition by any reasonable standard.

The most distressing part came when it was time to go to the hospital for the birth of our child. I could not even use the car. The boot would not open, one tyre was flat, and when I finally accessed the boot through the back seats, I discovered the tyre inflation kit was out of date. A car bought specifically to keep my growing family safe was completely unusable at the exact moment we needed it most. The thought of potentially driving my newborn baby home in a car that was not safe to drive is genuinely frightening.

After returning home from the hospital, I formally rejected the car and requested a full refund under the Consumer Rights Act 2015, as the vehicle was not as described and clearly not of acceptable quality. A1 Ortos refused outright. Instead, they offered vague “goodwill” gestures that did nothing to address the seriousness of what had happened. After reading other reviews, this appears to be a pattern rather than an isolated incident.

I also asked A1 Ortos to engage in independent mediation by joining The Motor Ombudsman. They refused. This has left me with no choice but to pursue legal action, something I never wanted to do, especially during such an emotional and important time in my life.

Based on my experience, I strongly urge others to stay well away from A1 Ortos. A trustworthy dealership would not mis-sell vehicles, deny responsibility, ignore consumer rights, or refuse independent mediation. Instead, I felt taken advantage of at one of the most vulnerable moments of my life.
Update 25/12/2025 I still haven’t received a refund or a reimbursement, the car is parked up on a drive, they still haven’t signed up For a ADR. Waiting on to take legal action.15/01/2026 Marc (general manager)could not tell me the grounds I rejected the car and has blocked my emails. The car is not in use I don’t trust it.

April 24, 2025
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Reply from A1ortos

Thank you for your review. We are sorry that this situation has been distressing for you, particularly given the personal circumstances you have described.

However, we must clarify for readers that we strongly dispute several of the claims made. The vehicle was accurately advertised, met its stated specification at the point of sale, and was inspected both before and after purchase. Where concerns were raised, A1 Ortos investigated them promptly, carried out remedial work, and made multiple goodwill offers in an effort to resolve the matter amicably — despite not accepting that the vehicle was misdescribed or unsafe.

There is an ongoing and fundamental disagreement between both parties regarding the facts of the case and the legal position. This matter is now being addressed through formal channels, and for that reason it would be inappropriate to debate individual allegations in a public forum.

A1 Ortos does not take advantage of customers and rejects any suggestion to the contrary. We remain committed to transparency, professionalism, and treating all customers fairly.

We wish you and your family well and hope the matter can be resolved appropriately through the relevant process.

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