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TrustScore 4 out of 5

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

My company recently purchased a van from Compact Cars with a new MOT carried out by a company of their choice. However on driving the vehicle my driver realised that the brakes were on metal and the h... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Bought a 9 seater Vivaro and collected it within a week. Walked us through financial procedures and made it easy to understand. Worked with us on timeline and even came in on their day off on the Sa... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We have bought several vehicles from Compact Cars and Vans over the years and have always found the service excellent. The staff are knowledgeable, and friendly and nothing is too much troubl... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Fantastic friendly team. arranged all my private plate transfer for me also for a complete hassle free experience which other dealers didn’t want to get involved in. Aftercare advice when needed has a... See more

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Welcome to Compact Cars And Vans The largest used Car & Van dealer in South Wales! Established in 2001, we have been providing our customers with the highest quality used cars and used vans and Campervans for over 20 years. Our wide range of vehicles has been carefully selected and our experienced team is dedicated to matching our customers with their perfect vehicle. We pride ourselves on a professional and personal approach, with a reputation for excellent customer service. We are a CarGurus Top Rated Dealer 2020 and Motonovo Extra Mile Award Winners 2021, we have also signed the AA Dealer Promise. We are audited every year to confirm our fulfilment of this highest level of customer service. This has enabled us to build a loyal customer base and earned hundreds of positive reviews from happy customers. Our customers can drive away with confidence as all of our vehicles are HPI checked, provided with a fresh service and a brand new MOT certificate, clear of any advisories. Our team of top technicians puts each vehicle through a comprehensive series of vehicle checks to ensure they are safe and in top condition. We also provide 12 months’ AA Breakdown Cover completely free as well as an award-winning warranty. If you’re looking to purchase a vehicle on finance, we have an experienced team of finance advisors on site. We work with a range of trusted finance partners which enables us to find you the best deal with options available from 7.9% APR. We can also offer part-exchange deals, or if you’re looking to sell your car we provide a hassle-free process that maximises the value of your vehicle. Browse our wide range of quality used vehicles online today or come and visit us at our dealership in Glamorgan where we have more than 100 cars and vans in stock. We’re conveniently located right on Junction 35 of the M4 and our knowledgeable team is here to help seven days a week.


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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent service

Visited this business, after looking elsewhere and found they had several models of the car we were looking for. Dean was very nice and not at all pushy.
Prices were good and they put a brand new MOT on the car purchased.
I’d highly recommend them.

May 26, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Bought my car from Compact just over a…

Bought my car from Compact just over a year ago so fair to say I've given it a good run before reviewing. Car is excellent with no issues at all. Compact put a new MOT on the car before I picked it up and changed the timing belt. Just passed it's first MOT since I bought it and only needed a tire. Service when choosing and collecting the car was superb

June 4, 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Been getting cars from this garage for…

Been getting cars from this garage for a few years now. Brilliant guys. Just got a new car with Dean, he was very informative, professional and friendly! And made my decision and the transition over to a new car so easy! Wouldn’t go anywhere else! Fab company!

March 7, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent service

Excellent service from the start. I’ve bought my last 3 cars from compact spanning 10 years and every time I’ve experienced nothing but honest professionalism and care to detail.

October 22, 2024
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Dodgy focus bought August 2024

Bought a focus from them in August 2024. Explained how I had been let down by previous garage and needed reliable car. Told they would never treat me like the other garage. Talked the talk. Then drove focus away and within 5 minutes an engine light came on. Phoned garage in the morning and told to take it in. Fixed a sensor and upon collecting it was told to keep an eye on it as often the 2nd sensor can go as well. Half way to folly farm with kids same thing happened and loss of power. They advised me to drive home slowly as the breakdown cover they provide for free wouldn't get me or kids home. Back to garage and 2nd sensor fixed.
Drove to west midlands and clutch started slipping and had smell of burning rubber. Before returning to garage I cleared car out and noticed the door seal was falling off and had been taped on. Then realised this was the issue with all the door seals. Was told they weren't the ones to do that but didn't like it when I said if that was the case the car could not possibly have been checked over properly before sale.
Finance was eventually cleared but took numerous calls from me.
Customer service is non existent as soon as there is a problem with the car. Car now back up for sale. Let's hope they have fixed all issues with it. Be careful if buying the blue focus. BG66WKZ.

August 20, 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Exceptional Customer Service

We had a great experience here from start to finish. Luis greeted us when we arrived onsite and was very welcoming and friendly. He pointed us in the right direction for what we wanted and let us browse at our own pace with no pressure, but was able to answer any questions we had! Once we'd decided on our car he was extremely helpful in talking us through the next steps and detailing exactly what was going to be done to the car in prep. We ended up having to delay pick up but they were extremely accomodating with great communication through WhatsApp. I'd highly recommend buying a car from here due to the exceptional customer service experienced, feeling like they went above and beyond what I was expecting, through out the whole process, as well as our car being prepared to a very high standard for us for collection. Thank you Luis!

September 13, 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Lisa was great!

Lisa was fantastic, he was very proactive in getting the car to the sales garage from their sister company, sale was lovely and smooth, fantastic experience all round! 5*. Highly reccomend.

September 13, 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Fantastic Level of Service

Luis was an absolute pleasure to deal with from start to finish. They didn't actually have the vehicle listed that we really wanted, but just by having a conversation, we ascertained that they had just taken delivery of a vehicle that matched our requirements. As such we actually saw the vehicle at its worst prior to it being sorted for collection. The vehicle was presented very well on collection day and Luis continued his fantastic customer service. 5* I would recommend.

September 13, 2024
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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Great friendly and helpful staff with…

Great friendly and helpful staff with great after sales care. My car had a water leak issue but the warranty had just expired. However the repair was still carried out free of charge. Very pleased with the service provided and attitude of both Dean and Louie.

September 4, 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Top Experience From Compact Cars and…

Top Experience From Compact Cars and Vans.

Today I collected my Punto from compact, Dean and Lewis were a massive help and done a fantastic job overall, I left the forecourt with Tax, 2 air fresheners and a thank you pack with sweet treats and a few cleaning cloths.

They left no questions unanswered as I wanted to know as much as possible about the car.

The team down in Compact are so good at what they do and I’m so happy about my purchase and the people that helped me, I couldn’t recommend Compact Cars and Vans enough but definitely will not be buying a car off anyone else but these guys.

Thanks to the team down in Compact

September 4, 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great experience

We purchased a used car from compact cars. The team were excellent, very helpful and knowledgable. Would definitely buy another car from them.

August 19, 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

got my first car from here this week

got my first car from here this week. the staff were really helpful, friendly and made buying my first car experience amazing. everything they promised to do with my car was done. quality cars for great prices. overall, it was great.

May 15, 2024
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Thank you Seren for such a lovely review, enjoy the Polo!!!
Luis Compact Cars And Vans

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Lovely experience and great…

Lovely experience and great communication and service. Thank you for all your help.

April 20, 2024
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Reply from Compactcarsandvans

Thank you Alexandra, enjoy and we look forward to seeing you again when you are looking for your next vehicle!!!

Luis Compact Cars And Vans

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