Really friendly staff, all questions answered honestly. Despite being really busy, Ben and the rest of the staff were very attentive. Smooth transaction when sorting the financial side of things with... See more
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If you are looking for great savings on quality used cars and vans in the Rayleigh area, then you have reached the right place. Cars Under £3,000 are a specialist used car and van dealer based in Essex. We are proud to offer you a first class customer service and very competitive pricing, so please browse our stock list. At Cars Under £3,000, we stock a range of used cars and vans to suit all budgets and lifestyles so we are sure to have the right car or van for you. If you are looking for a second hand car or van in Rayleigh, then don't delay, call us today. In order to offer cars and vans to suit everyone we make sure that we update our stocklist regularly. It is therefore always worth giving us a call, even if you don't see what you are looking for on our website. We offer advice on vehicles and vehicle maintenance and our friendly staff will go the extra mile to guarantee that you receive the advice and support you need. At Cars Under £3,000 we don't just sell cars and vans, we do everything possible to get you on the road with your perfect vehicle. Why not come along to our dealership in Rayleigh? We look forward to meeting you!
London Road, Rayleigh, SS69ES, Rayleigh, United Kingdom
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My experience started off a bit mixed but ended on a very positive note. I found the car on Auto Trader and arranged a viewing right away. Josh showed me the car, and I really liked it. However, I did notice some stains inside and a few scratches on the exterior. I later learned that they only address cosmetic issues after a deposit is placed, which wasn’t Josh’s fault but something to be aware of.
When I was told the car had been sorted, I came back to complete the purchase. Unfortunately, the scratches hadn’t been properly dealt with and had been poorly touched up. Despite this, I decided to take the car as I urgently needed a vehicle as my current one was no longer roadworthy, but Josh and Adam were very apologetic.
Even after the sale was finalised, Josh remained committed to resolving the issue. I brought the car back for the scratches to be redone and by the second time taking the car in, the job was done perfectly. You honestly can’t tell there were ever any scratches. Josh went above and beyond, even a month after purchase, to make sure I was happy with the car.
Mechanically, the car has been great, I haven’t had any issues. The initial concerns were purely cosmetic, and they’ve now been fully addressed. What really stood out was the customer service. Josh was always friendly, easy to talk to, and took time to chat beyond just car talk. It’s clear they value customer relationships, not just sales.
My one piece of advice for future buyers would be to make sure you're completely happy with the car’s condition before buying. That said, I’m happy with my purchase and don't regret it, it was fairly priced, came with a recent MOT and service, and I never felt pressured. Josh gave me the space and time I needed to decide.

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We just bought our car from cars under 3000. They were so helpful, we noticed something minor on the car and they sorted it straight away for us. Thanks for turning around the car so quick too!

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I just bought a Ford fiesta from cars under 3000, all the staff were so helpful, Josh in particular made the process so quick and easy and made sure it was all done correctly. Can’t praise enough, no issues and everything was done efficiently. Definitely recommend.

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Wonderful experience very helpful staff and Bailey was great with the whole process of getting us in our new car.

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James was an absolute legend, was polite and helpful and sympathetic and honest when it came to an experience with a different dealer, cannot recommend these guys enough. Car is cracking as well, like new!

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Have just purchased a fiesta over the weekend and would like to praise the staff, Bailey in particular, for their professionalism and helpfulness. This was the first time in 12 years I have bought a used car and Bailey made the whole task very easy and stress free. He was friendly and helpful and not pushy at all. Would thoroughly recommend this dealership to anyone looking for a used car.

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Great service from Bailey :) Walked away with our dream car!

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Adam was really helpful and honest throughout. Would recommend.

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Brilliant! A stress-free and pleasant experience all round. We were attended to by Adam, who was both friendly and professional, putting us at our ease. The car is awesome and, I would have no qualms about recommending ... Cars under 3000 to anyone looking to buy a good-quality used car! Thank you Adam and cars under 3000!

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Brilliant experience with these guys. Bought my car about a month ago and no issues at all. I dealt with James and he was professional, knowledgeable and just overall extremely helpful from start to finish. Would go back for sure, and have already recommended a few people to go and have a look. Thanks so much! - Kim

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I recently bought a car from Cars Under 3000, and overall, it was a very positive experience. Josh was great to work with—friendly, professional, and knowledgeable. He took the time to answer my questions and was knowledgeable in his job.
The car was in great shape and matched the online description, there were a few minor scratches & dents, which I was reassured they would arrange to sort these out. Also a trim needed to be replaced which they arranged & sorted as promptly as they could.
Would definitely recommend Cars Under 3000 and especially Josh, if you’re looking for a smooth car-buying experience.

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Bought a car from Carsunder3000 and I was assisted by Adam who was very kind and professional.im very happy with my new purchase and I would recommend to everyone who wants by buy a car ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

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Sold us a great car. No messing about, great support and after care. Sales team was very helpful. Good team which are transparent and look after you. Would recommend them to others for sure

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Bought my first car with CarsUnder3000, was assisted by Josh Walsh who was really lovely and helpful! He explained and answered every question I had, he made buying my first car super easy, Would definitely recommend!

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Saw a car online, spoke to Adam who was absolutely amazing ran through all details of the car with me, the purchase was done in a flash, very happy with service and extremely happy with the car. I would highly recommend this company to anyone. Top marks all round especially to Adam, Many thanks a pleasure to deal with

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The car salesman Bailey was very helpful throughout the whole process of purchasing a car and I am more than happy with my purchase.
I would certainly recommend Cars under 3000 for the quality of the cars and the attitude of all members of staff.
Thanks again to Bailey

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Professional service and a wide range of vehicles, all at a reasonable price. Good place to visit for a first-time car.

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The team at Rayleigh Essex made it a good experience buying our daughters car.
We initially dealt with Josh who was honest and knowledgeable which was good for me as I don't like high pressure sales.

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Great company and received great service from bailey when buying my car.
Reserved the vehicle over the phone and test drove the very next day, drove straight off of the lot.

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