Black Horse Finance Reviews 

586
TrustScore 2.5 out of 5

2.6

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Review summary

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Considering 110 reviews, most reviewers were unhappy with their experience overall. Many people encountered significant problems with payments, including unexpected increases, charges for already settled vehicles, and difficulties making online payments. Customers frequently reported issues with the products financed, such as cars breaking down shortly after purchase, being unfit for purpose, or having undisclosed faults. Reviewers often described customer service as unhelpful, unresponsive, and difficult to communicate with, leading to frustration and unresolved complaints. However, some customers also noted positive experiences with the service, finding the finance process quick, easy, and straightforward. A few people also felt that specific staff members were very helpful and informative, making the process easier to understand.

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Customer service

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Service

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Payment

Clients share negative opinions on payment, with many reporting issues such as being charged for vehicles... See more

Staff

Consumers find staff to be ambiguous, with many reviewers reporting negative experiences due to incompetence,... See more

Product

Customers consistently express dissatisfaction with the products, primarily vehicles, they received, often... See more

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Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Black Horse Finance very quick and efficient in their credit checks. Very quick in their decision making for approval. Not transparent enough to explain their decision on the APR and what customers ne... See more

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

After paying a deposit and agreeing a monthly payment figure for a car I was buying on finance, I was informed during the collection appointment 3 days later that the monthly amount had increased by a... See more

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Missed one payment in 7 years, have had multiple calls from them with bots to call them. Called them several times but no one answers,the system just goes around in a circle,got a letter about missed... See more

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Quick and clear process that was fairly simple to complete. Prompt follow up welcome message containing useful information in a short, easy to understand visual presentation. Something new to me and p... See more


Company details

  1. Car Dealer
  2. Non-Bank Financial Service
  3. Used Car Dealer

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Black Horse offers finance for new and used cars, caravans, motorhomes, motorbikes and scooters through our network of over 4,500 dealers across the UK.


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2.6

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TrustScore 2.5 out of 5

586 reviews

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Beware of Potential Data Breach

I recently took out a Black Horse policy after buying a used car and when I tried to create an online account I got a message to say that I already had an account, so I tried to log in, but it didn't recognise my email address. Turns out, someone else's email address has been assigned to my account, and when I called Black Horse to query this I was told it is a known fault with their website/app that is effecting some customers and the problem would need to be logged with IT. The lady I spoke to couldn't tell me when the issue would be resolved and more importantly, she couldn't be certain that someone else couldn't access my account and see all my personal details. I was just told to "keep checking on the progress", which I think is an appalling way to treat customers who are trusting you with their data. Black Horse should be keeping me informed, I shouldn't have to chase them. I can't believe after all the recent data breaches that Black Horse are not taking more steps to ensure their systems are secure. It's just unacceptable.

June 12, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Gabrielle- very helpful at sorting out…

Gabrielle- very helpful at sorting out my issue when other staff were not as helpful

Gabrielle was very helpful this morning when i needed assistance this was after I had spoken to another member of staff who wasn't very helpful. Thank you! :)

June 11, 2025
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Awful website

Awful website. I have an online account which I’ve never had any difficulty logging into before. It is now asking me to change my password but won’t allow any of the new passwords that I’m trying despite them all meeting the requirements set out.

June 9, 2025
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Disabled Customer Ignored for Over 2 Years

I’ve been trying to get a response re a complaint from this company for over two years. I’ve repeatedly told them I’m disabled and autistic, yet I’ve received no response, despite multiple attempts to contact them.

Their customer service is appalling, and their handling of my concerns including serious questions around the car sales commission, has been completely unacceptable.

This is a breach of both FCA rules and the Equality Act 2010. I’ll be taking this to the Financial Ombudsman Service.

Avoid if you’re a vulnerable customer as they do not care.

June 6, 2025
Unprompted review
Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Still Awaiting a VAT Receipt

Everything worked as it should have until it came to the end of contract excess mileage. Having paid the correct fee, I asked for a VAT receipt but was advised that they do not issue them. I questioned this, and upon checking internally, they confirmed that they were required to provide one if requested. Well, here we are over a month later, and despite chasing them, I still have no VAT receipt.

April 28, 2025
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Purchase a car on finance reported the…

Purchase a car on finance reported the issues with the car to Blackhorse they wasn’t very helpful at all took 11 weeks and never received my compensation or the money back for the investigation into what was wrong with the car been left £3800 pound down due to having to get rid of the car ended up having to pay negative equity as it wasn’t worth what it was finances at during purchase they never ring you back when they say they will and conveniently haven’t received emails even though I emailed the same email that had received my emails before!!!!! AVOID YOURSELF THE HASSLE OF DEALING WITH THEM 😡

December 20, 2024
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Absolutely abysmal website

Absolutely abysmal website. I was logged on, my password saved on my iPhone, nothing changed. Then all of a sudden I can’t log on with my usual details and nothing has changed. I have tried changing the password to no avail. Been like this for a month or so now.Can’t email them , or live chat, just a phone call which I can’t do while I’m at work and when I could call them they’re closed. You can’t even access their website after around 10pm at night when it will allow you log on. Bit of a joke really.

May 22, 2025
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Black horse finance your car and after…

Black horse finance your car and after just only 2000miles in 9 months say wear and tear even after main audi dealer ship say very un likely .black horse never made decision till time limit by law up then financial ombudsman take 4 mths to say wear and tear even after two independent reports so now having to appeal and ombudsman saying another 3 mths to look at it any all the time b /horse wanting there money dont deal with any on them

August 3, 2024
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

It's been about 2 months now

It's been about 2 months now, and I can't get on my account. I've done everything the call operator said "forgot password, reset password" etc, and still no access. Operator just said it's a problem they don't know how to solve.

May 13, 2025
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Would give them zero stars if I could

Would give them zero stars if I could.

Black Horse have failed to settle my finance agreement, despite full payment having been made by my insurer, Allianz, on 12 February 2025. As of today’s date, 13 May 2025, the matter remains unresolved, and they continue to withdraw monthly payments from my account.

I have contacted both Black Horse and Allianz via telephone and email to rectify the issue, yet it remains outstanding. Had the situation been reversed – had I failed to make a scheduled payment – I have no doubt there would have been immediate and serious repercussions, including negative impacts on my credit record, potential collection action and fines. Surely this sham of a company should be held to the same level of accountability.

Allianz on the other hand have been amazing, communicative and v helpful.

Financial Ombudsman next. Disgraceful company, avoid using them.

May 13, 2025
Unprompted review

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